Confolens, FranceSaint-Germain-de-Confolens
Domaine de la Partoucie
Moated feudal manor
Saint-Germain-de-Confolens Confolens, France
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Moated feudal manor
With only five rooms, the former feudal stronghold runs as an intimate country home surrounded by woodland and water.
What it’s good at
Notable
Scenic garden wallpaper meets custom artisan oak carpentry inside the classical manor.
Notable
Re-flooded medieval moats surround an eighteenth-century manor preserving its fifteenth-century feudal wing.
Listed
Breakfast brings wood-fired bread baked from estate-grown wheat alongside fresh Charente orchard juice.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
An old feudal estate in the Charente, Domaine de la Partoucie wears its substantial history lightly; though its buildings date back to the 18th and 15th centuries, the interiors aren’t overly precious about their heritage.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In an 18-hectare woodland estate outside Confolens, ten minutes by car from the town's restaurants.
The rooms
Rooms take their names from gardens, furnished with family antiques and French linen overlooking the grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-metre saltwater pool sits within the former orchard, bordered by open lawn and mature trees.
At the table
Breakfast is served on the terrace beside the moat, with local spelt pastries and housemade preserves.
How it began
During the Second World War, the estate sheltered Dutch Jewish refugees organized by painter Conrad Kickert.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.