{travel inspiration: the south of france}
Monday 8th November, 2010
by Roséline
. . . if you ever find yourself in the south of france, be certain to visit the chateau la durantie . . .
built in 1845 for the duke of isly, the astonishingly romantic chateau is located in perigord vert, a beautiful and tranquil part of dordogne, southwest france, and is filled arched windows and juliet balconies, glittering chandeliers and canopy beds, luxurious marble baths and italian bedlinens, while outdoors, twelve acres of perfectly manicured grounds, swimming pool, tennis court and orchards . . . and already there are thoughts of sparkling holiday parties by the beautifully ornate fireplaces on chilly nights or an enchanting weekend away . . .
{images: chateau la durantie via junebug weddings}
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that’s the definition of: FRANCE + GLAMOUR + CHATEAU , no?
Absolutely fabulous!!!
what a lovely and romantic place
Very classic and honest in its timeless nature. Just stunning. Thanks for sharing
Jamie Herzlinger
Don’t you just love all things french? Exquisite! Love your blog by the way =)
http://www.buttonsnribbonspaperie.blogspot.com
This is beautiful, but there are so many wonderful places like this here in the south of France.
so regal! completely lovely.
http://www.cailenascher.blogspot.com
The South of France – or Le Midi – is where I imagine myself holidaying (or perhaps living) when I am a successful novelist. A chateau like this nearly always appears in my dreams… but I think you’d be more likely to find me in a villa like this:
http://andreareh.blogspot.com/2010/07/there-is-something-right-about.html
Andrea x
andreareh.blogspot.com
This has gone to the top of my list!!! Great post.
This is one of the most beautiful places I have seem… Thank you so much for sharing it!
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
this house is amazing.. looks almost like mine :) i just came across your blog today and am your newest follower!
This is breathtaking! Must be amazing in person.
So refined… so beautiful!
So pretty!
If only I could live there!. I love the way it’s a massive estate but the inside is just cozy enough. I know it’s in France but I still kept looking at the pictures thinking Mr.Darcy. Lovely post (as always.)
Oh, everything looks so relaxing!
Oh how I long to attend a sparkling holiday party as you say, on such elegant and gorgeous grounds! Tranquility with character…such a glamourous vintage charm to this stunning place.
Thank you for a dream-filled Monday! :)
xoxo
Rachel
incredibly lovely
hi, my first time visiting here.. I am Claire and I would like to contact you in regards to some home reviews which I would like to offer to you.
Hope you can drop me an email at reanact(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thanks!
Claire
Um, yes please! When I think of ‘glamorous chateau in France” this is what comes to mind. Just gorgeous!
umm…yes please!