Comfort
Accommodation and dining are true highlights of this holiday.
There are different room types available:
• Pavilion Room: 13 to 22 m², these rooms can be set up with a Double Bed (180), Twin Beds (2 x 90). Located in the Garden Pavilion, on the side of the château, they are furnished in a country style. These rooms are ideal if you're travelling with a pet.
• Classic Room: 13 to 22 m², equipped only with a Double Bed (140). Furnished in country style and facing north, inside the château, these rooms offer a direct view of the training tracks.
• Comfort Room: 16 to 26 m², these rooms can be configured with a Double Bed (160) or Twin Beds (2 x 90). Facing south, they offer either a view of the training tracks or the Bourbonnais countryside.
• Superior Room: 22 to 27 m², these are furnished with a Double Bed (160). One Twin bed can be added to make a triple room. Facing either north or south, they offer either a view of the training tracks or the Bourbonnais countryside.
• Luxury Room: 35 m², furnished with a Double Bed (160) and featuring only a bathtub. This room has triple orientation (north/south/west) and offers a superb panoramic view of the countryside.
All rooms are equipped with either a shower or a bath, a TV, a minibar (on demand), Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
The Superior and Luxury rooms also feature a courtesy tray, allowing you to prepare a hot drink at any time.
Please note the pool is open from early June to late September.
Meals
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays at lunchtime. At dinner time, there is a set menu (no options available) which is served at a single table for all guests.
All meals are served in the chateau’s restaurant. Many of the ingredients used are sourced from the vegetable garden located in the property.
The restaurant was featured in several gastronomic guides, including Le Routard, Le Guide Champérard, Le Bottin Gourmand, and the prestigious Gault et Millau.
Drinks are not included.
Climate
The climate in Auvergne has some mountain influence. Winters are long and cold, while summers are very pleasant but rather short. Winter temperatures drop below 0°C, and in summer, temperatures rise well above 30°C.
Tips
In France, tipping is appreciated but remains at your discretion and is not mandatory.
Packing list
Head
- A riding helmet is mandatory, and we recommend that you take your own to ensure a correct fit. Helmet makers (GPA, HKM, LAS Helmets, Lamicell, Troxel, Equithème) now offer horse-riding helmets that are ventilated, strong, light and comfortable.
- Sunglasses - with a cord attached so they don't fly off when riding
Upper body
- Long sleeved shirts provide protection from the sun or extra warmth
- T-shirts
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Rain jacket
- Bathing suit or similar
Lower body
- Lightweight, comfortable riding trousers or jodhpurs - we recommend riding in them at home before taking them on holiday to ensure they don't rub
- Casual clothes for the evenings (jeans or walking trousers)
- Non-irritant cotton or synthetic underwear
Hands and Feet
- Comfortable riding boots.
- Lightweight shoes for the evenings
- Several pairs of warm socks
- Gloves - your hands are particularly exposed to the sun, wind or rain whilst riding
Other useful items
- Water bottle (1.5 litres or 2 equivalent)
- Toiletries
- Ear plugs
- Camera and memory card. Spare battery
Medical kit
Make sure any allergies (to medication or otherwise) and clearly stated in your medical kit
- Any medication you regularly take
- Painkillers
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhea medication
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Eye drops
- Plasters
- Blister plasters in case of any rubs
- Antiseptic cream, plasters, aspirin, anti-histamine, insect-bite salve etc..
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Antiseptic wipes
Our Recommendations
- Backpacks cannot be worn whilst riding. We recommend a small bumbag or a coat with pockets so that you can carry small items with you during the day (camera, sunscreen, lip balm etc)
- A soothing cream may be useful to treat areas irritated by long hours in the saddle
- We recommend travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes in your hand luggage - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride!
- Keep a copy of your passport and insurance details with you.
In your hold luggage
- Any liquids, such as shampoo, moisturiser, deodorant over 100 ml and all bottles can be decanted into small, clear, plastic Ziplock bags. We recommend biodegradable washing products where possible.
- We recommend taking a copy of your passport and insurance documents with you in case you lose your originals
- In your hand luggage carry any valuables, such as your camera, ipod, ipad etc.
