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| Château
de La Meynardie 24450 Département:
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| We are very pleased to include
among our members the lovely
Château de La Meynardie located in the north of the Dordogne département of
Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The château is very
convenient to so many of the prehistoric and Medieval attractions of
the Périgord vert as
well as the Route Richard Coeur de Lion. La Meynardie dates back
to the
late 16th century and early 17th century and built in the Louis XIII
style during the time of Henri IV. Its elegant appearance comes
from an unbroken row of battlements, stone pediment dormers, and
pavilions on the high slate roof. The estate also included the
forge of Meynardie on the River Valise, which in the 18th century
produced more than 500 quintal of iron. It belonged to the
Croissant family, and was passed on through marriage to the Lord of
Meynardie, and then to the Count of Villoutreys, most of whom are
buried in the castle chapel.
At the time of the Revolution, the family emigrate and
the castle was put up for auction and ownership passed to three
families, the last of which did extensive interior work and created a
French park and stables for his hunt. The estate was finally
purchased in 1941 by the family of the current owners who made it a
theater of the Mission Alsos during World War II ~ an intelligence
gathering operation to learn first-hand how close Germany was to
developing its own atomic weapons. One Colonel Pash wrote a book, The
Also Mission, in which he speaks at length about La Meynardie as an
'impressive old castle". The estate includes the vast family home, an entry
courtyard bordered by two outbuildings, a huge esplanade terrace that
creates a beautiful park landscaped in the French manner overlooking
meadows and forests. The owners are happy to organize a large
party in the park for special occasions. Also in the park is the
Orangerie, built in the 19th century, which has been transformed into
an independent house. Château de La Meynardie and the Orangerie can
comfortably accommodate 23 people who will enjoy a heated swimming pool
and fine new tennis court in the heart of the large organic vegetable
garden. Adults and children alike will enjoy their holidays here
while being at the crossroads of many famous touristic and gastronomic
places of interest. On site, the housekeeper will welcome
you
and assist you during your stay to make your time at the château
comfortable and enjoyable. * * * Book this lovely château by contacting au Château and mention 'Meynardie' in the subject line. * * * |
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| Château
Guest Rooms |
Cuisine and Potager | The
Château and Park |
Salons
and Dining |
Orangerie
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