History
In one of the most beautiful villages of France with spectacular views overlooking the river valley and set in a beautiful landscaped park of 1,5 HA, a chateau and guest cottages, renovated to a very high standard.The Chateau is tastefully restored and has unlimited privacy and is very secure.

Aubeterre sur Dronne is a charming village with its narrow winding roads, a river beach, a famous monolithic church , a lively town square with terraces and shops.It is listed as 'one of the most beautiful villages of France', and has a rich history, as a stop on the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela, and birthplace of the founder of the Human Rights league , Ludovic Trarieux.

The Chateau itself is situated on a rock formation; completely walled with large towers, it dates back to the XIth century, and was completely restored in the XIVth century.

The imposing entrance looks out onto the central village square, the back on to forest and fields.
The Chateau stands above the monolithic church, the largest in Europe. A passage now closed linked the castle to the church.

Before the castle was built there were already people living in this area, the first Christians and possibly other people before them.
Julius Caesar has had an oppidum romanum built , later there was a cloister in this place.

The Chateau

-Corps de Garde, the former gates building, which is now a house with entrance, library with outside gallery with fabulous views, dining room with    impressive fireplace, hall with toilet, two bedrooms with two bathrooms, utility , and fitted kitchen.

-Chapel from the XIVth century, used as a chapel for wedding ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions.

-Apartment over the chapel consisiting of living room with large terrace with again the fabulous view, kitchen, three bedrooms with bathrooms, and    dressing room.

Three gites: At the foot of the castle, opening onto the market square with their own entrance and garden, and a possibility to go up into the castle    grounds and pool:

Gite 1 living area, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, mezzanine with three beds.
Gite 2 living area kitchenette, shower room, toilet, bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
Gite 3 entrance, kitchen, utility, bathroom, living area and bedroom.

Swimming pool with large terrace partially covered by a beautiful pergola Cave, consisting of summer kitchen, bathroom, sauna, pool house.
    From the terrace lovely views over the village and the flowerbeds and cedar trees.

Troglodyte grotto , not sure whether this was first discovered by the first Christians or dates back to the Midrash culture; there is a wine cellar and    garage next to this.

Motte des artilleurs: a mountain where there used to be the oppidum romanum, now being used as picnic place and the best spot to watch the    sunset.

The castle is very suitable for people who think privacy and safety are very important; the property is completely walled and easy to close off at the    entrances. Nowhere is it overlooked!

The area is abundant with things to do and places to go, golf courses, the river beach, horse riding, the famous wine growing regions of Bordeaux    and St Emilion, Atlantic coast are all close. There are many restaurants and cafes serving all the regional specialities.