Chateaux De La Treyne, LaCave, Southwest France

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Chateau de la Trayne seduces with it's idyllic setting and luxurious, individually decorated rooms.

Lodged on a cliff overlooking the Dordogne just six kilometers from Rocamadur, the famous pilgrimage town that served as a way-station to Santiago de Compostella in Spain, the castle was built between 14th and 17th centuries. In fact, the castle itself was a stopping point for travelers on this important pilgrimage route.

Selected by Karen Brown's France Hotels as the most romantic hotel in all of France in 2007, Chateau de la Treyne has 16 beautifully furnished period rooms and suites that have all the modern creature comforts like satellite TV and home theater, air conditioning, minibars and spacious marble bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs.

Surrounded by 120 hectares of lovingly manicured formal gardens and private forest, the hotel features a tennis court, heated swimming pool and an impressive restaurant. A member of Relais and Chateaux hotels, the chateaux is owned by Gombert family; Philippe and Stephanie Gombert are the hotel managers.

Each room is unique and full of character, like the Soleil Levant chamber, housed in the former chapel. And talk about rooms with a view! Book the Dordogne-facing rooms and you will not stop talking. The prettiest river view is from the magnificent Louis XIII suite, which features a four-poster bed, parquet floors in the style of Versailles, a sitting area with garden views, a gorgeous amoire from the era of Louis XIII and a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Other rooms with views over the Dordogne include Duc, Scribe, Louis XVI, La Tour, Fenelon, Turenne, Prison Doree and Cardinal.

For families traveling together, choose the Prison Doree ("Golden Prison") apartment, perfect for a group of five. Situated at the top of the 14th century Square Tower, the Prison Doree is comprised of a large bedroom, a separate salon with a sofa bed for two children, a second bedroom with a single bed and two bathrooms.

Dining is a pure pleasure at Chateau de la Trayne, and a meal enjoyed on the outside terrace overlooking the Dordogne is not to be missed. As to be expected from a chef who was awarded a Michelin star in 2001, Stephane Andrieux's plates exhibit a poetic harmony of flavors and artistic presentation. Three special menus highlight the region's rich flavors, with signature specialties including seared foie gras with walnuts and quince compote served with a medley of lobster and artichoke hearts, scallops cooked in their own shells with a citrus confit; and Millefeuille of Aubrac beef layered with Cahors wine-marinated duck, served with a souffle of apples and locally harvested mushrooms and morilles. Then there is the tasting of foie gras presented in four different ways: gently cooked in Cahors wine; marinated with salt and star anise; served in a terrine with spices; and boiled in a pot-au-feu.

Chateau de la Treyne is the perfect spot for weddings, with a professional team on hand to organize the event. In fact, guests can take the entire castle - the chateau can sleep 40-50 people comfortably, and there are six additional rooms available at the Chateau du Bastit to accommodate between 12 and 18 persons.

From Chateau de la Treyne you can easily access all of the wonderful sights in the region, and Stephanie Gombert is happy to make arrangements. There is plenty to do right outside the front door; fishing, hiking, or picniking along the riverbanks. Canoeing along the Dordogne is the best way to discover the area, or take a guided tour of the 14th century Moulin de Caughaguet, a visit to the nearby caves at Lacave and a tour of local goat farm.

We would be happy to arrange transportation and private driver ot all of Dordogne's famous sites. Or even arrange hot-air-balloon or helicopter rides directly from the castle gardens.

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