Chateau De Lys France

Have a fairy-tale holiday at the Chateau de Lys, a 14th century castle in Aquitaine set on 550 hectares. The extensive grounds include woodlands, an all-weather tennis court, fenced deer park and a games room with table tennis, darts, baby foot, boules and billiards table. The 20m fully enclosed pool has a covered terrace area and shower. You’ll see the estate’s vineyards on the horizon, and guests can sample and purchase from our long list of wines.
Inside, 25 guests sleep comfortably in 12 bedrooms (some modern, some traditional) with 5 en-suite bathrooms and 3 shower rooms. You’ll love the large stone fireplace in the main lounge, the chapel and the UK TV and Wi-Fi. With two kitchens, you can self-cater easily for a group, but private chef service and a wedding planner are available for your convenience.
Adventurers will find plenty of nearby outdoor activities, including canoeing, pony trekking, golfing, archerty, shooting and a treetop adventure course. The nearby towns of Nerac and Mezin have bustling markets, delicious restaurants and sightseeing.
This castle in the Lot-et-Garonne department is within 1.5 hours of the Bordeaux, Bergerac, Toulouse, Pau and Biarritz airports. TGV trains run to Agen, 30 minutes away.
* From 2015 the chateau will accommodate 25 guests in 12 bedrooms, 5 en suite bathrooms plus 3 shower rooms.
The chateau is situated in the Lot-et-Garonne on the borders of Gascony, famous for Armagnac, wine production, duck and, foie.
The Chateau is situated approximately 10 minutes from the towns of Nérac and Mezin which both have bustling markets, fine restaurants, boat trips and plenty of other sightseeing opportunities.
The Chateau is also only a 20 minutes’ drive from the Cathedral town of Condom and 30 minutes from the elegant city of Agen.
International airports are located at Bordeaux, Bergerac, Toulouse, Pau and Biarritz, which are all within one and half-hour’s drive. TGV services run from Paris and the Mediterranean to Agen, which is about 30 minutes away.
The chateau produces its own wine under the label of “Baron de Lisse” which is stocked in the Chateau cellar as is charged on consumption for guests.  We can arrange a half day wine tasting course with our own Master of Wines at the Chateau, you will compare grape varieties (3 pairs: two white and one red); then go and look at the vines and chais and come back for another tasting of 6 wines with cheese and bread.  Duration approx. 2 ½ hours including walking up to see the vines. Price is from 400 euros 10 people.
The Chateau is ideally located for golfers with a good 18 hole course 15 minutes away. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits within 5 minutes’ drive from the chateau, such as canoeing, tree top walking, horse riding, walking, paintball and water parks.
If you prefer to relax, contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to book a pamper day with your own beautician at the chateau, who offers facials, massage, manicures or pedicures.- Maid service is optional, charged at 20 euros an hour (minimum 3 hours)- Private Chef available from 400 euros per day (excluding cost of ingredients)- Catered Meals: buffets from 30 euros a head, 3 course meal with canapés 40 euros a head- Babysitters charged at 20 euros an hour (minimum 3 hours)- Welcome Hamper for all your essential basics, ingredients for a cold supper and breakfast from 100 euros- Wedding planning service available
To arrange these services, contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team.