Le Cariol
There is something magical about an ancient chartreuse that has been beautifully restored and brought back to life...
Marthijn de Groot, renowned artist, came to the Dordogne three years ago, saw the old chartreuse, Le Cariol, fell in love with it and bought it. Over the three years, he has lovingly restored a ruin into a work of art -- attention to detail, exquisitely artistic touches and delicious little surprises, perfection and above all beauty -- that is what now awaits you when you arrive at Le Cariol.
But -- with Marthijn there is always more. A visit to Le Cariol now not only includes the pleasure of seeing some of his amazing body of work -- both paintings, ceramics and sculptures, but invariably there will be something else added to the experience -- a jazz evening, braziers with fires shooting fire fairies into the dark Dordogne night, a piano recital in the art studio, a luxurious sauna in the wellness spa down below, an after dinner drink in the pool pavilion under the stars.Marthijn and his lovely Irene now offer chambres d'hotes (B&B style accommodation -- or rental of the entire house) -- five star luxury in an ancient chartreuse -- as well as tables d'hotes -- a dinner with the two of them and the current residents with the excellent cuisine of Chef Paul, three times a week.
And -- special for the last days of summer, a fabulous offer:
A week of yoga - from 10 to 17 September, under the guidance of visiting instructor, Lilian van Dam. Attendees stay at Le Cariol and the price for the week includes three delicious vegetarian and organic meals per day, refreshments, and of course use of all the wonderful facilities. The group will be a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 -- so be quick to book your place :
Contact Irene at irene@lecariol.com
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Chateau Les Merles
Driving up the gorgeous treed lane to the Chateau les Merles (Remember? merles= blackbirds, merlot = baby blackbird!), is a little like driving into an adventure filled with delectable pleasures and enjoyment. Not only do you know that you will eat like royalty at the table of the excellent chef, Darius -- either in the more formal La Borie Blanche (White Heather) restaurant, or in the more informal bistro, that you will drink the best of the best wines of the estate of Les Merles - or any other top wine domaines in the southwest of France -- that you can indulge in a round of golf on a most beautifully kept course, you can play tennis, enjoy the last of the summer sun around the gorgeous black swimmingpool -- but you can also get all this, if you stay at the Chateau during the months of September, October and November 2010 -- i.e. during the 'Indian Summer' of the Dordogne, at a much reduced cost -- you stay three nights but only pay for two, stay seven nights for the price of five!
What an amazing offer! Make your bookings now -- before the 15th September!
Contact: Jan & José van Grinsven
Judith Wagemakers
Château les Merles
Tuilières
24520 Mouleydier
France
tél.: +33 553 63 13 42
fax: +33 553 63 13 45
E-mail: info@lesmerles.com
www.lesmerles.com
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