![]() Good news! For a little extra, this property can be booked as a Vill’otel His influence on French history is evident in the numerous statues and landmarks named after him in France. ![]() Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner can be taken on the terrace overlooking the picturesque local village, or alternatively a candle lit dinner can be enjoyed in the dining room.Īn historic landmark in French history, the chateau was once the palatial home of a duke who served under Napoleon and it was given to him as a token of his appreciation for his dedication to France. There are 16 bedrooms across both the Chateau and the adjacent annexe for up to 34 guests.Ĭhateau Le Duc is set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, complete with fruit orchards, a swimming pool and badminton court. All bathrooms are of the highest standard, using brands such as Lefroy Brooks and Sottini and bed linen and towels from Frette. Each room has been carefully decorated with traditional colours and wallpaper from Farrow and Ball, and furnished with antiques and works of art. Built in 1840, it has recently been refurbished to the highest standard of luxury. ![]() I need to visit Australia…….In the heart of Perigord Vert in the Dordogne, lies the magnificent 19th Century Chateau Le Duc and adjacent annexe. Can we get fireworks at every wedding please?!!!Īnd finally, 5. To Amélie’s mum, I’m sorry I stood them in front of the closed Butchers store when we had a stunning French church behind us, but I couldn’t help myself. Amélie, and more specifically Amélie’s parents, you guys can move!!!! If I had an award for the best dancers I’ve seen at a wedding, I’d be posting it to you right now!!!ģ. Steve, your 20 minute battle to get your shoes on will stay with me for many many years to come, but it was totally worth it, they looked absolutely mega mate!!! I’m sat here smiling whilst I remember your struggle! The struggle was real folks!Ģ. and I only met these guys the day before, so I can only imagine how good the day must have been to their friends and family, some of whom had travelled from the other side of the globe! I’m sure those journeys and the collective airmiles were all worth it for the smell of the champagne alone, let alone the dancing, eating, fireworks and laughs that followed!!!!Ī few quick things to mention before I let you get stuck into the images…ġ. They left it late, based over in Sydney, I think they enquired with only a couple of months to go, but my gut feeling from the initial email that it was to be a good one, was spot on…. Amélie and Steve contributed enormously to the smile that I found myself taking back to Bordeaux airport on that hot Wednesday afternoon!! Their wedding at the stunning Chateau La Durantie in Lanouaille was nothing short of remarkable, but I knew from Steve and Amélie’s initial enquiry that I had to be at their wedding in the Dordogne. On reflection, it was one the craziest and most brilliant weeks of my career as a wedding photographer. *goes off to google ‘Humdinger’* – yep, that’s the word I need for this Chateau La Durantie wedding!!!Ī few weeks back was a first for me, it was the first time I flew to France for consecutive weddings, and naturally when you return from such a trip, people ask you ‘how was it’, and honestly, I’ve struggled to find the right words.
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