"What a splendid place to spend family holiday! We swimming in the pool, reading books in the sun, playing ping-pong tournaments or just enjoyed the silence! A great experience for all of us." B. family, from Germany.
"Having returned for a second visit after 10 years, we had another lovely sky. The house has changed and yet not changed!" D. family, from UK.
"We returned to this beautiful
house with great pleasure. We had fun in the pool. We canoed down the river from Chenaud to parcoul - what an
adventure! We dined at Chenaud and Aubeterre to spnanish guitars and flamenco dancing. We had a relaxed
BBQ at home. We visited the Chateau de la Rivière at Fronsac - well worth a visit." The S., R. & W. families, from UK.
"A wonderful holiday for three
generations from 16 months to 66 years.
Our weather was mixed and enabled us to get out and about when not lazing by the pool. We spent a wonderful "fête des pères" tasting
wines at the salon du vin in St Emilion - two quite merry fathers!! The little train was a wonderful way to see the sights.
Our second visit to Manoir de Puymangou did not disappoint. All was as good as we remembered." P. Family, from Ireland.
"A wonderful time
had by all. Felt at home from day one! Just wish we had 2 more weeks!" W. & B. C.
"Puymangou had all the ingredients for
a perfect vacation. We've spent a wonderful two weeks alternating between relaxing, lazy days and enjoying garden meals, and the rest of the
time exploring the Dordogne, Charente and Gironde. We'are also very grateful to have had the chance to meet you in person, and to get all the
good recommandations for our trips and dinners. We had the best foie gras of our lives at the restaurant you recommanded!
We hope to be able to come back to Puymangou soon.
C'étaient des vacances tranquilles dans un paysage beau et une maison exceptionnelle" The R. family, from Austria.
"Wonderful relaxing time in a beautiful spacious home. The space in the manorhouse and garden is a great asset. A fine base for exploration far and wides." The F. family, from Australia.
"We will definitly recomend this beautiful place to our friends." The S. family, from Netherlands.
"We've had a great
two weeks in this lovely manor. We've been so lucky with the weather. The pool was a god-send.
Things to definitely
recommand:
- Chalais market on Mondays - nice cheese man!
- Lunch and underground church in Aubeterre.
- Day out to St-Emilion - beautiful town. Great views from the top of the clock tower.
- Treat yourselves to diner at Le Château Le Mas de Montet near Aubeterre : lovely food and ambiance.
- Spend a day kayaking from Parcoul - a beautiful way to see the scenery.
- Hire VTTs from the same places - lots of great routes round here.
It's a beautiful part of the world and we've had a great two weeks exploring it." (September) M & N, L, M, S & E the dog! from UK.
"We've had a lovely
two weeks in the manoir. Périgueux was beautiful, Angoulême and Périgueux good for shopping - Markets in Chalais and Ribérac
great fun. Swimming by the river on the "beach" in Aubeterre and St Aulaye - the kids loved it. Beaches at Royan lovely but a bit far away!
Good café in Aubeterre by the "black cat" in the square and the ruins are a must.
Very relaxing holiday for everybody." (June) R. Family.
"We've had a
wonderful holiday in your beautiful and peaceful chateau. We have enjoyed the pool, the table tennis, the gardens, the house
and church nearby.
Between us we have been cycling, fishing, canoeing, golfing, horseriding and walking. We also visited
Cognac, St-Emilion & a local producer of Pineau and villages nearby! We have had cloud,
an electrical storm and lovely sunshine - all in one week.
We return home relaxed and refreshed. Thank you!"
S, J & JS; J, P & TR
"A wonderful 2
weeks spent relaxing by the pool, playing table tennis and badminton.
Visiting Cognac, Sarlat, Bergerac + Riberac + canoing from Parcoul. The
weather has been glorious and enabled us to enjoy the beautiful
countryside and charming gardens of the chateau. C'est très
très bon." The S. family.
"A stuning
place to escape the rigours and routine of everyday life. Puymangou 's
an atmospheric deligth with a warm welcome, and very much a home away
from home for a young family such as ours. It is easily the best
self-catering accomodation we have ever stayed in, and possibly wait be
bettered. Why would we need to look elsewehre ? Thank you for such
memorable holiday." J, J, J & S P
"Escapades of 4 adults, 3 children
+ a dog,
- Shopping
- Bordeaux : elegant town, great stops
- Riberac market : found some locals + brits
- Sigth seeing
- St Emilion : smart, picturesque, excellent visit.
- Aubeterre sur Dronne : more burrowing Marks.
- Drinking
- Chateau Franc Mayne : interesting private visit, beautiful expensive wine.
- Remy Martin : professional presentation, children loved the train."
(May)
The W. & W. families
"Thank you for
making our stay in Puymangou so comfortable. We've had a wonderful first holiday with our 4 month old son. We will
definitely be returning. So, here's to the next time..." M, S & T C"
"We've had an
amazing holiday in this beautiful and charming manor and have felt very much at home. We will take away fond memories
of beautiful walks and relaxing evenings by the fire. We're looking forward to our next visit!" K & M (second part of September)
"We've had a wonderful time
in this beautiful house - lazy days by the pool, al fresco dining, table tennis, country walks and visits to all the local sites.
It all makes for a very pleasant change from our London lives, and we hope to visit again soon." T,Z,K,O,P,F,G,I,P,C
"We've had a very
pleasant week in your wonderful house/castle!! 3 days in the sun at the pool and another 3 days of exploring the beautiful
surroundings!! Beaucoup de charme, très jolie demeure. A toute a l'heure!!" C B J J B
"Un grand moment de détente entre le soleil, la lune et le silence... Que demander de plus avec une maison qui accepte le soleil des deux faces et des murs qui nous ont familiarisé avec une vie proche du bonheur." (Septembre) Famille O. de Suisse
"En souvenir de notre délicieux séjour dans cette belle région où votre enracinement à Puymangou témoigne d'une superbe réussite. Le visiteur ressent dans votre demeure un tel attachement qu'il éprouve une certaine nostalgie à la quitter." P&J C
"Des vacances délicieuses, paresseuses, gourmandes et au calme dans votre si jolie maison! Nous en avions révée depuis que nous l'avions découverte sur Internet et nous n'avons pas été déçus! Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de revenir avec tous les enfants." (Septembre) Famille J. de Belgique
"Nous nous sommes sentis tellement bien dans votre Manoir, que nous l'avons un peu considéré nôtre pour ce temps de vacances..."
J&M O. de Suisse
"Cette demeure chaleureuse et accueillante est propice au repos et à des vacances entre amis..."
Famille B. d'Ile de France
"Nous avons passé un excellent séjour grâce à cette demeure au croisement stratégique de quatre départements. De Saint-Emilion à Aubeterre, nous en avons bien profité ! Rester à la maison était aussi un pur bonheur; le charme de ce manoir nous a tous enchantés. Nous reviendrons avec un grand plaisir."
T, I, A, N, F, C, J, G, G. d'Ile de France
"Deux semaines de vacances à Puymangou, cela passe trop vite! La maison: géniale! le jardin: top! la région: que du bonheur (vins, foies gras,...)!" Famille J. d'Ile de France
"Un séjour merveilleux dans un lieu qui ne l'est pas moins. Nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour en Périgord"
Famille L. de Genève