![]() ![]() The French formal garden is surrounded by 120 hectares of forest.Philippe and Stéphanie Gombert handle the art of living to perfection: rich and refined bedrooms, breakfast in the shade of ancient cedars, dinner in the Louis XIII lounge or on the terrace overlooking the river. Overhanging the Dordogne, the castle (XIVth and XVIIth century) combines the authenticity of past, the stamp of comfort and the highest quality standard of a listed site. It is after all the most beautiful countryside in the world, according to Henry Miller. ![]() But the laid-back atmosphere of idiosyncratic warmth and comfort which pervades the hotel is the same throughout, perhaps simply reflecting the delight of living in this area. The prestigious Suite des Consuls with its high ceiling and wide windows overlooking the surrounding countryside could have been the private realm of the head of the family, the colonial bedroom : the den of a prodigal son, always between adventures, the Boudoir : the colourful, light hearted cocoon of a young maiden.All the rooms are very different therefore. With its nooks and crannies, and its twists and turns, Le CLEMENT V retains the feeling of a true family home.The CLEMENT V was recently renovated in keeping with this atmosphere. Inside, however, you will discover 11th century vaulted cellars and exposed rafters in the attic bedrooms, you will sit by the log fire of the sitting room or have tea by the conservatories lemon trees. The CLEMENT V could easily be mistaken for one of those village houses which choose to protect their charms behind an unassuming front. ![]()
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