Domaine De La Louyre

About this property

Set within 150 hectares of woodland, vines and fields, this 17th century stately home enjoys an exceptional natural setting, ideally located for visiting medieval villages, pre-historic caves, grand châteaux and the undulating landscapes of the Périgord region of France.

Domaine de la Louyre sleeps up to 12 guests across its two historic houses. Step into the beautiful main residence and admire original features, antique furnishings and a wonderful collection of artwork from across the world. The living room is refined with its grand fireplace, heavy wood beams, tiled flooring and elegant sofas whilst the light-filled kitchen and dining area is perfect for atmospheric meals with family and friends making the most of the region’s fine gastronomy.  

Climb up the wooden staircase to four gorgeous bedrooms where historic elegance meets modern luxury. All four doubles feature king-size beds (three of which can be split into twins) and sumptuous bedding alongside three bathrooms (two en suite) with good quality toiletries. Another four guests will stay in the little house by the courtyard with its simple yet charming living area and bathroom on the ground floor and two double/twin bedrooms beneath the eaves upstairs.

On warm summer days, enjoy your morning coffee beneath the wisteria-clad terrace and gather for long lunches on the shaded tables in the courtyard. The swimming pool also awaits, fenced off for safety, and there’s a lovely area in the garden with deck chairs and shade sails. Spend quality time with loved ones as you splash around in the pool, play boules and table tennis or enjoy long walks through the glorious garden and beyond.   

Another unique highlight of this domaine is the Napoleon Museum, set within the grounds around 1km away. Arrange a guided tour to see the private collection of paintings, sculptures and other artefacts housed in the manoir owned by Napoleon’s descendants.

There’s a characterful village just over five minutes away by car with restaurants and an épicerie selling local produce or head to the bustling market town of Le Bugue for further amenities as well as canoeing/kayaking and other family-friendly activities.

Dine in the Michelin starred restaurant in Trémolat near the banks of the Dordogne, paddle in the river after pottering around the pretty village of Limeuil and spend time in other gems of the region such as Bergerac, Périgueux and Sarlat-la-Canéda, all perfect days out reached in less than an hour by car.

In the Périgord Noir, this beautiful historic residence sits within 150 hectares of woodland, vines and fields, part of the same vast estate as the highly regarded Napoleon Museum.

Around 1km away, this museum is home to paintings, sculptures and other personal objects from the Napoleon family’s private collection, some of which are classified as Historical Monuments - guided tours can be arranged on certain afternoons in the week (April to September).

There is a lovely medieval village around 5km away with two bakeries, a grocery store with local products, a pharmacy and a small handful of restaurants and café-bars. There are further amenities in Vergt (14km) and the bustling market town of Le Bugue (16km). Across this area look out for atmospheric markets and restaurants showcasing the excellent gastronomy of the region.

There are many other gems of the Dordogne within a short drive. The picturesque village of Trémolat (15km) is home to the Michelin starred restaurant, Le Vieux Logis, not far from pretty Limeuil (17km), classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ where the Dordogne and Vézère rivers converge.   

The pre-historic treasures of the Vézère valley await with Les Eyzies (22km) less than half an hour away whilst the Lascaux IV Centre International de l'Art Pariétal (40km) is also easily reached – perhaps detour to the charming villages of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère (33km) or Coly-Saint-Amand (53km) en route.

A little further afield, historic Périgueux (34km) is a fantastic day out with its grand architecture and wonderful markets, or visit the vineyards close to Bergerac (35km), combined with lunch out in this handsome riverside town famed for its wine production.

Heading east instead, Sarlat-la-Canéda (45km) is another highlight of the region, not far from several famous Dordogne villages (Domme and La Roque-Gageac, for example), iconic châteaux (Château des Milandes, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Château de Beynac etc) and the very beautiful Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, all within an hour by car.

Accommodation

Main House Interiors

Ground Floor

-    Living room with wood-burning stove and TV
-    Open-plan kitchen and dining area with table for 12 guests and doors opening out to courtyard terrace. Kitchen well-equipped including dishwasher, electric oven, gas stove, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, electric teapot and coffee machine

First Floor

-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be split as two singles) and en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be split as two singles) and en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be split as two singles)
-    Bathroom with bath and sink
-    WC

Courtyard House Interiors
Ground Floor

-    Simple living area
-    Bathroom with shower and WC

First Floor (sloping ceilings)

-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be split as two singles)
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be split as two singles)

Outside Grounds

-    Swimming pool (10x5m, depth: 1.8m) with safety gate/fencing. Open approximately May to October
-    Garden overlooking pool area with deck chairs and shade sails
-    Courtyard with shaded dining table for 12 guests
-    Wisteria-clad terrace with table and chairs
-    Barbecue
-    Boules pitch
-    Badminton set
-    Table tennis
-    Parking
-    150-hectares of private grounds (woodland, vines, fields)