Enjoy an authentic chateau stay in Dordogne and discover the region’s picturesque villages, lush vineyards, history, culture, and rich gastronomy. Chateau Masburel is an ideal base. In an idyllic location, surrounded by vines, the 18th century chateau which is a working wine domain, has a luxury gite and B&B rooms which ooze character and unique, elegant charm.
An authentic chateau stay in Dordogne
Masburel is an historic castle, built in 1740 by the consul to King Louis XV. Recognising the richness of soil, he promptly ordered the planting of vines on the south-facing slopes. For the next 50 years, the castle remained home to favoured royal administrators. With the French Revolution the castle was saved by becoming a wine making estate and over the centuries the wine made in the area came under the appellation Montravel – producing the top Bergerac grand crus wines.
Current owners Chris Walker and Irma Lazickiene have spent the last few years bringing the castle back to life after a decade of it “going to sleep” as they put it. Their hard work in the vineyards has resulted in the production of a range of superb red and white wines and a raft of awards.
Stay at the chateau
Sweep up the treelined avenue to the honey-coloured Chateau Masburel and find a truly special place to stay. After a warm welcome, settle in and… relax.
Chateau Masburel offers B&B stays with luxurious, elegantly decorated rooms with antique furnishings. All are ensuite and all have views over the vineyards. There’s also an enchanting gite that sleeps up to 4 people. It’s beautifully furnished, hung with antique tapestries, and has its own private outdoor dining area.
Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the vines, or in the elegant sitting room with an open fire for chilly days. Discover the chateau grounds, take a wine tour of the chateau cellars – and a tasting of the award-winning Chateau Masburel wines as you learn about winemaking, relax in the gardens, and explore the area, soaking up the unhurried vibe.
Explore the area
Dordogne is one of the most stunningly pretty parts of France. A land of outstanding natural beauty, forests and vineyards, where ancient castles seem to be on every corner in medieval villages and atop every hill. The famous Dordogne River meanders through the department, its twists and turns keeping the land lush and verdant.
The historic town of Saint-Foy-la -Grande is just eight minutes away from Masburel by car and there are plenty of restaurants, shops and a Saturday morning market plus oodles of old-world charm. Masburel is also close to the famous wine making town of Bergerac, where there is a fabulous foodie market. And it’s ideally placed for exploring the local area.
Discover prehistoric cave art, sip wine in artisan vineyards and load up with delicious produce in foodie markets from charming Sarlat-la-Canéda and historic Monpazier among others. Dine in rustic restaurants, take a boat ride in a gabare, a flat-bottomed boat designed to float on the river Dordogne. Pop over the border into neighbouring Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion is just 40 minutes away by car. There is so much to explore in the area, the Gers, Aveyron and Bordeaux are all within comfortable driving distance of Chateau Masburel.
Indulge in the finest Gastronomy in France (probably!)
Dordogne is home to some of the finest food in France. Famous for its duck dishes, rich patés, freshwater fish dishes and rustic country soups and many more delicious products.
While the world constantly changes there is one thing that you can be sure stays the same in the Dordogne – the gastronomy will always be sensational. And if you know where to look, you will find that the region’s rich history is to be found not just in the age-old castles and prehistoric caves but in its dishes and local specialities, in its vineyards and walnut orchards, boulangeries and fromageries and ancient inns where dishes include sliced potatoes cooked in goose fat, and chunks of cheese are served with rustic bread and local truffles.
The markets of Dordogne are at the heart of daily life. Restaurant chefs visit each day for fresh and seasonal supplies such as strawberries in the spring, blueberries in the summer, cèpes in autumn, truffles in winter. In summer, local farmers markets spring up, featuring producers from the surrounding area, often with a festive atmosphere. This is a foodie’s paradise.
Discover the land of 1001 castles, the most picturesque villages, wonderful wines, outstanding gastronomy and stay in a castle among the vineyards…
Find out more and book your stay at: chateau-masburel.com
