Chateau de Lassalle

13/08/2026

What a discovery (well for us anyway!)

Nothing says summertime to me like days spent at the lake. Pack up the cooler, some towels, floaties, and a good book and you’re set for the day.

Earlier this week we visited Lac de Clarens for the first time. It’s a little less than an hours drive from the chateau and is set amongst the pines and natural beauty of Casteljaloux. It has something for everyone: a water park for the kids (and adults alike from the sounds of things), a bar, ice cream stand, a sports rental place (we opted for paddle boarding yesterday), quiet picnic areas away from the crowds, and even a casino.

We loved it so much that we’re heading back again today. Would highly recommend a visit to anyone in the area ☀️👙🏄🛶

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

What’s behind that door?

Our inside entrance continues to evolve - it had a reception desk when we bought it, but since our vision wasn’t a hotel, we took out the front desk and added an antique "vestiaire d’entrée" that we found at a brocante and some comfortable seating. It’s a great place to gather before dinner or heading out to explore, and also to soak up the beauty of that front door 🚪🥰

11/08/2026

One of our favourite things about this property is how the chateau is not visible from the road, but slowly reveals itself as you make your way through the wooded park, past the initial outbuildings and into the peaceful courtyard. The earthy stone buildings, the centuries old trees, and the smells of rose, lavender and rosemary lingering through the air… nature is a healer.

14/07/2026

Back to where it all started…

As much as we wish chateau life was more relaxation and parties, and less DIY and problem-solving, the reality of running a seasonal business and caring for a chateau in the summer is that there are rarely any days off. There is always something needing attention and the window between guests is typically short, meaning everything tends to be urgent. But today, with the heat and it being La Fete Nationale, we wanted nothing more than to sit by the pool and relax (after getting our steps in, of course 🤣). I’ve been desperate to read a book for pleasure and recently had many recommendations that sounded perfect for mindless, escapist entertainment. But after being thwarted by Kindle for nearly an hour yesterday, I decided to go back through my own books and pick something to re-read. And there it was.

Under the Tuscan Sun. I’m pretty sure I can pinpoint the start of my real desire and dreams of owning a property in Europe back to reading this book for the first time. My fascination and love of Italy has not lessened over the years and is still a point of discussion between Sassan and I…. Maybe someday. We believe we even chose this part of France and this chateau as the views remind us of the majestic rolling hills of Tuscany and the style of chateau more closely resembles an Italian villa than a turreted castle. Although we absolutely love this part of France, I still dream of living in Italy 🇮🇹

So, back to reading this book for probably the 3rd or 4th time.. thank you for the inspiration all those years ago ❤️

Bonne Fête Nationale à tous

28/06/2026

Save your place!

Thinking of an end of summer reset? Not quite ready to get back to the grind? Why not book your place and join us at the chateau this September for 5 sumptuous days of yoga, massage, excursions to delightful villages and delicious meals (and wine!).

https://www.chateaudelassalle.com/retreats/private-yoga-wellness-retreats/

September 20-25th 2026

18/06/2026

Chambre 14 - AKA The Pink Room

A third of the four rooms accessed down the East Wing hallway. We inherited a unique numbering convention when we took over the chateau - there was no room 13. Some cultures find it a lucky number but many don’t so we decided to keep the numbering as it was. Therefore the four rooms are numbered 11,12,14,15.

All the bedrooms in the chateau are en-suite and the pink room has the bonus of a twin bed in addition to the queen sized bed, a desk and a courtyard view.