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North-east of Bordeaux,
handsome and creeper-covered, this 12th-century
chateau stands amid vineyards. It retains
its original towers and a moat where fish
swim. Its managers, Luce and Jacques Bastide,
with daughter, Beatrice, let five stylish
suites on a B&B basis: the beds have
a canopy, and nearly all the decor is white.
Our room had antiques, fresh flowers, say
recent guests. The bathroom was huge: bathrobes,
slippers were provided. The owners, with
their three dogs, were warmly welcoming,
providing us with local maps, etc. The .gastronomic
Bali villa breakfast', elegantly served with fine china
and silver in a room with interesting oil
paintings, includes home-made croissants
and family recipes according to the cook's
imagination. The park contains a swimming
pool; and visits to a local vineyard and
a country club (with tennis) can be arranged.
More reports welcome.
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