It’s perfect for family gathering where children can play with their cousins, uncles and aunts, and grandparents. The Chateau of Equals is located on 21 hectares of private grounds, with private pool, a small lake for fishing, and a 2 hectare park and private forest. The nearest town is located 7 minutes away and provides a bakery, butchers and basic shopping facilities. There are two local restau
rants within 5 minutes driving distance from the chateau. Supermarket facilities, as well as wider choice of restaurants, are located 15 minutes away. The closest city is Limoges, is a 45 minute drive. Limoges has an international airport with direct flights to London, Manchester, Southampton and Liverpool. There is a direct train connection to Paris (about 3 hours) and Toulouse (about 3 hours). The Chateau is built on the foundations of the old castle, which dates back to the 13th century when the castle included 11 towers. The current Chateau includes one tower from the 16th century. A second tower probably dates back to the 19th century when the Chateau was modernised. We are continuing to investigate the Chateau’s history. Some parts such as the chapel and the grand fireplace probably date back to the 17th century, when two French royal families married and made the Chateau their home. The castle is very well preserved including original paneling, floors, and fireplaces. We have a very strong interest in sustainability, i.e. ensuring that the Chateau has a low environment impact, e.g. zero carbon footprint, and that the Chateau remains well preserved for generations to come. By today’s standards, has many sustainable characteristics, including:
(i) the building is built from stone excavated from a nearby quarry;
(ii) all the Chateau’s water needs are sources from a natural spring. The quality of the spring water is check annually and is pristine. (iii) the building has central heating system, which is fueled by wood logs. The wood is sourced from our property and supplimented by wood prurchased locally. In the future we plan to reduce the heat losses and improve the energy sufficiency of the Chateau. (iv) Most windows have double glazing. We plan to upgrade the rest of the windows to double glazing in the next few years. However as the windows are approximately 200 years old and in good condition, we need to find a solution which will not only be energy efficient, but will also preserve the architecture of the castle and, with the right maintenance, last for next 100- 200 years. The Chateau of Equals is not a hotel. It is our home. We feel fortunate to live here and feel a responsibility to maintain and improve the Chateau for future generations. The beauty of the building and the fairytale-like surroundings made our dream come true. If you also have such a dream and would like to experience life in a castle please consider a stay in our home for a contribution.
