Sologne, FranceVernou-en-Sologne
La Borde en Sologne - Château & Spa
Secluded woodland château
Vernou-en-Sologne Sologne, France
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness ResortOutside the door
Secluded woodland château
A restored seventeenth-century estate runs as a private country home, with walking trails leading deep into the surrounding forest.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A listed seventeenth-century brick château retaining original hand-painted murals and Bérain wood paneling.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its current custodians are a couple of youthful Parisians who’ve wisely left the property’s best features alone: French and English gardens, a private lake, a working farm, and the stone castle’s original hand-painted murals and grand fireplaces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in a fifty-hectare private woodland estate in Vernou-en-Sologne, surrounded by forest trails and lakes.
The rooms
Rooms keep their high ceilings and herringbone parquet, and bathrooms have walk-in showers or deep marble tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool is bordered by brick paving and manicured hedges, looking back toward the brick château.
The spa
The spa occupies the restored orangery, with a mosaic hammam, a dry sauna, and treatments using Tata Harper.
Restaurant Mémoire
Seasonal dishes draw on the estate's organic garden and Sologne producers, served across three salons overlooking the park.
How it began
The owners bought the seventeenth-century estate from a cousin in 2020, keeping a family property held since 1904.
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How we rate hotels.
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.