chateau · luxury-resort-chateau
Domaine des Etangs
About This Venue
A place to find balance through art, nature, and the time-honored traditions of French country living
A magnificent 700-year-old stone château set on 1,000 forested and lakeside hectares in the Charente region, featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant, luxury accommodations in the château and farmhouse cottages, world-class wellness facilities, and extensive art collections.
About the History
13th century · Medieval stone château
Built more than 700 years ago by the knights of Chasteignier de la Roche-Posay, this storybook castle has been meticulously restored while maintaining its historical character. The 13th-century stone château is imbued with grandeur and history, blending old-world charm with modern luxury and contemporary art.
- • 13th-century stone walls
- • original wood beamed ceilings
- • skylights
- • historic chapel
- • courtyards
- • lakefront gardens
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 140 guests for a seated dinner.
Chapel Gardens
Outdoor- lakefront setting
- historic chapel
The Historic Chapel
Indoor- historic chapel on grounds
Château Gardens
Outdoor- courtyard setting
- château backdrop
Longère Gardens
Outdoor- proximity to La Laiterie art gallery
- garden setting
Ciel
Indoor- original stone walls
- suspended wood beams
La Laiterie Terrace
Outdoor- stone terrace
- overlooking art gallery
Accommodation
Le Château
chateauLa Longère
longhouseMétairie Cottages
cottagePricing & Packages
2026 pricing
Starting price for low season (November to March) wedding event with exclusive use of the entire estate.
| Season | Months | Price |
|---|---|---|
| low | November, December, January, February, March | €15,000 |
| medium | April, October | €17,000 |
| high | May, June, September | €25,000 |
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire 1,000-hectare estate
- Accommodation for up to 58 guests in 29 double bedrooms
- Access to all estate facilities and amenities
- Dyades one-Michelin-starred restaurant services
- Wellness facilities at Le Moulin spa
- Access to gardens, lakes, and outdoor spaces
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
1,000 hectares of forested and lakeside grounds with manicured gardens, natural lakeland, pastoral rolling hills, formal gardens, hedge gardens (Le Labyrinthe), orchards, vineyards, and water features.
Getting There
By Air
- Limoges Airport 50 minutes
- Bordeaux Airport 2 hours
By Train
- Paris Montparnasse TGV 2 hours
Key Distances
- Paris 2 hours by TGV train from Paris Montparnasse
- Paris 2 hours by TGV train
- Bordeaux 2 hours by car
- Limoges 50 minutes by car
Massignac, Charente, France
1,000 forested and lakeside hectares with tranquil ponds, rolling hills, verdant meadows, and preserved countryside
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