Fodor's Expert Review Château de la Treyne
Lacave, Occitania, 46200, France Fodor's Choice
Certainly the most spectacular château-hotel in the Dordogne, this Relais & Châteaux outpost sits amid Baroque gardens perched over the Dordogne River. Located in Lacave, northwest of Rocamadour, La Treyne was nearly destroyed in the 16th-century Wars of Religion but reconstructed under Louis XIII. Today the Michelin-starred Great Lounge restaurant (no lunch except Sunday) is a feast of crystal, boiserie, and Louis XIII chairs. Stylish guest rooms range from the stunning Prison Doreé (or "Golden Prison," set atop the castle tower) and the hyper-charming Soleil Levant (the former chapel, now glowing in historic lime and yellow), to a deluxe suite with gorgeous antiques and views over the river.
PROS
- fascinating history
- modern amenities like Jacuzzis and minibars
- Michelin-starred restaurant
CONS
- restaurant is pricey
- rooms with mind-blowing views are not cheap
- decor old-fashioned in some rooms
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–mid-Mar., No Meals
