Chateau de Castel Novel
Europe /
France /
Limousin /
Varetz
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Type: Hotel
Chain: Relais & Chateaux
Address: 19240 Varetz, Limousin, France
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Open All Year... The Chateau, perched on a rock from Perigord, dates from XIIIth and XVth centuries. The "Orangerie" was built during the XVIIIth century. The Cottage and the "Biscaye" room, close to the swimming pool, are there to complement one another in order for you to enjoy staying in this hotel.
The Chateau, perched on a rock from Perigord, dates from XIIIth and XVth
centuries. The "Orangerie" was built during the XVIIIth century. The
Cottage and the "Biscaye" room, close to the swimming pool, are there
to complement one another in order for you to enjoy staying in this hotel.
HistoryThe chateau de Castel Novel has travelled across the centuries since medieval
times and has seen the passing of many great men throughout the History of
France. Still retaining something of its initial function as a fortress, it has
developed over the years to adapt to the requirements of each era.
The Chateau throughout history Colette stayed at Castel Novel where she
devoted herself to writing some of her novels, notably "Le Blé en
Herbe" and "Chéri".
Geographical location and access.
Castel Novel is located at 110 km North West of Brive- La-Gaillarde.
Road
- Paris 470 km approximately 4.30hrs
- Bordeaux 160 km approximately 2.30 hrs
- Toulouse 180 km approximately 2 hrs
- Limoges 100km appropximately 1 hr
Train Station
Brive 12 km Many trains to/from Paris approximately 4 hrs.
Airports:
- Brive 10 km
- Limoges 100 km
- Bordeauxs 160 km
- Toulouse 165 km
Intentionally regional in flavour, the cuisine presented by the Castel-Novel
restaurant underlines the riches of the region, notably the truffle, foie gras,
poultry, veal from calves reared on the farm, and mushrooms.
In order to give these outstanding dishes their full flavour, Albert Parveaux
and his chef, Patrick Bouloton have updated traditional recipes, as well as
preparing some original dishes
But just to get those taste-buds tingling, let us dip into the menu at random :
Creamy Boletus mushroom soup served hot, Plain duck foie gras with sweet and
sour figs, Truffle pastry with vintage port, Sol fillet with curly kale and
pig's trotters, Wild thyme panful piece of veal with vegetable from the autumn,
Pan fried duck foie gras escalope, Orange Armagnac liqueur souffle, Iced dessert
with walnut liqueur and hazelnut gateau, Chocolate dessert with caramelised
apple...At Castel-Novel, visitors revel in the flavours of Southwest French
cuisine, especially as it is complimented so well by the great wines of the
region : Cahors, Bergerac, Monbazillac and of course, the great vintage Bordeaux.
The Domaine of Castel Novel is situated in the heart of a park of 48 acres
including an oak grove with 60 varieties show different from oaks.
- Outside swimming pool
- Golf 3 holes: 2 par 4, 1 par 3
- Tennis
- Tennis table
- Boules
- Jogging
- Golf clubs
- Tennis rackets
- Bicycles are at your disposal
Close by
- Horse riding 15 km
- Golf 18 holes in Brive at 10 km
- Golf 18 holes in Aubazine at 25 km
- Canoeing- kayak
- Hikes
The 27 bedrooms and suites in the Castle,10 bedrooms in the Cottage, are all
beautifully maintained with each one personalised : for example, the Louis XVI
apartment which was Colette's room, the Louis XIII round bedroom in the turret
with exposed beams, duplex with wooden stairs to the children bedroom ...
The annexe located 50 metres away from the castle houses ten attic bedrooms.
These slightly mansard rooms are a little smaller but all with air conditioning.
A large French window in each room, opens onto the garden and offers a fantastic
view of the park.
Room Amenitis:
- Separate bathrooms and toilets
- Hair dryers and magnifying mirrors
- Direct telephone
- Satellite television with international channels
- Mini-bar
- Air conditioning
- Fax
