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Château du Fraisse, a residence with its origins in the thirteenth century when
it served as the noble dwelling of Demoiselle Quitterie du Fraisse who became
the bride of Urbain des Monstiers in 1220.
Eight centuries later, Château du Fraisse is still in the family, and Comte and
Comtesse des Monstiers Mérinville are eager to welcome you to their historic
home. Little is left of the original château after having been set afire in 1356
by the army of Prince Edward of Wales (the Black Prince). It was subsequently
rebuilt in the fifteenth century by Jacques des Monstiers following the Hundred
Years War, forming what today is considered the "vieux château".
The central part of the present structure is Italian Renaissance, the result of
reconstruction by Jean des Monstiers, the Bishop of Bayonne, who also had a
notable diplomatic career. The architect for this portion of the château was
Italian Sebastian Serlio. You will no doubt be impressed by the main entrance
door with its four Ionic columns and inlaid marble, as well as Serlio's
incredible fireplace found in the first floor living room -- the lower part of
which is a naïve fresco depicting life at Le Fraisse in the sixteenth century.
The owners conduct tours of the estate for groups, but those who enjoy this
wonderful château the most are the guests who stay in one of the delightful
rooms! Once you are inside, you will find that this warmth and appeal is not
diminished. Instead, you will discover the interior is sensitively and
tastefully appointed with magnificent antique furnishings, exquisite art work
and restful colors. Your room will be a place of comfort and solitude after you
have been out during the day touring the region of the Haute-Vienne. Time on the
property can be spent on the tennis courts or enjoying a challenging game of
French billiards in the billiard room. Whatever you chose to do, you will agree
that Château du Fraisse provides a rewarding journey back into history while it
serves today's guests in twenty-first century comfort. |
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Bellac (15 Kms.)
St. Junien (32 Kms.) |
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Airport: |
Limoges Airport (40
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Poitiers Airport (80 Kms.) |
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By car: |
From Paris:
Take the A10 south to Poitiers,
followed by the N147 from Poitiers to
just before Bellac, then right onto the
D951 direction Mézieres. In Mézieres
take the D4 direction Nouic, proceed
only 2.5 Kms. and look for signs --
Château du Fraisse will be on the right. |
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ROOM NAMES |
RATES
B&B
RATES IN EUROS |
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Chambre Bleue - Twin Beds |
114 |
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Suite Saumon - 2 or 3 people |
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Double |
114 |
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Double + Single |
145 |
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Chambre Rose
Double room |
92 |
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Chambre Jaune
Double room |
92 |
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Chambre Rouge
Double room |
92 |
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Double Room Chambre Rouge + Chambre Jaune |
154 |
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Chambre Rose + Chambre Jaune |
154 |
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