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Go for a stroll around the ornamental gardens and woodlands with trees over 100 years old.
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With storybook stone walls, an on-site art gallery, Hermès furnishings, and food picked from the surrounding farmlands, what’s not to like?
Travel + Leisure, July 2024The beautiful setting of this estate could be straight out of a fairytale: 2,500 acres of gardens, wildflower-filled meadows and woodland, with the 700-year-old chateau reflected in the lake.
National Geographic Traveller, October 2023This restful retreat, once the vacation home of the Primat-Schlumberger family, is set on 2,500 practically virgin acres. And it's all yours to roam in total freedom, be it on horseback, mountain bike, or in an electric car.
Travel + Leisure, June 2016A home turned hotel offers more than a playful take on French hospitality. Indulge in a lazy picnic in the gorgeous formal gardens, take to a rowboat on the water, play a set of afternoon tennis, dip in thermal Roman baths...
Condé Nast Traveler (US), March 2016Domaine des Etangs is a 'pinch me, am I dreaming?' kind of place. It was once the country retreat of the late French billionaire Didier Primat, and now his daughter Garance has created the smartest, most heavenly family holiday camp EVER. It's perfect.
Tatler, January 2016Awards
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Domaine des Etangs
Seemingly frozen in time, Domaine des Etangs invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, loved ones, and yourself in an environment of vast open space and artistic design. From the château's seven elegantly appointed suites, attic games room, and Gallo-Roman-inspired thermal baths, to the six charming Metairie cottages and the rustic suites of The Longère, untouched original materials blend seamlessly with playful art and experiences, creating a sense of curiosity and discovery.
Wellness and Rejuvenation
At the heart of the estate, housed in a centuries-old mill, lies Moulin des Etangs, the dedicated wellness center. This rustic, waterside retreat harmonizes with nature and the surrounding terroir. With a focus on the Earth’s curative powers, guests are encouraged to reconnect with life’s essential foundations through history and nature.
Activities in Nature
Domaine des Etangs offers a variety of nature-based experiences, from horse riding to guided forest walks, providing a perfect balance of adventure and healing time in the great outdoors.
Farm-to-Table Dining
The estate’s spiral-shaped organic garden provides fresh, seasonal ingredients daily, which are prepared with care in the château's kitchens. Dyades, the main restaurant, opens onto a terrace offering postcard-perfect views. Whether you choose to enjoy a picnic in a tranquil glade, a barbeque in your private garden, or a celebration in Monade, the château’s private dining room, the dining experience is flexible and delightful. Alternatively, indulge in a bistro-style room-service meal in your Farmhouse Cottage.