2. Château Laleard A truly unique and boutique Country Club development and an opportunity to be involved with a very special piece of South West rural France. Within easy reach of three and soon to be four, airports, TGV train services to a wide number of destinations including Paris (just over two hours away) and the stunning coast of La Rochelle. The Chateau is just a few minutes away from the motorway network, a very short drive to the local village and within easy reach of the two notable towns of Cognac and Saintes with their quality shopping (including Gallerie Lafayette) and restaurant facilities. The city of Bordeaux is also only about an hour and half away by car, with all it’s cultural activities and four golf course within one hours drive. The Chateau Laleard development delivers clients a Country House, ‘House and Gardens’ and ‘Country Living ’ experience, with period accommodation comprising of self contained suites appointed to the highest standards of finish and equipment. Set in landscaped gardens around two formal quadrangles extending to nearly 7 acres with heated swimming pool and tennis courts, boule, gym facilities and a range of outdoor pursuits.
3. Château Laleard , Background The Chateau Laleard and its 3.5 hectares (approx 7 acres) of grounds has a rich history stretching back over many centuries, if not millennia. The site was originally occupied by the Romans and then, in the 11th century, a defensive tower within a castle complex was built to protect the local land owner. The Chateau still carries the term ‘castle’ in many documents. Some 25 years ago the Chateau was converted and developed in to a ‘hotel touristic’ which has now ceded. During the great storm of 1999 the Chateau lost over 13000 sqm of roofing, all of which has now been replaced. We are now adding to the rich tapestry of the site and surrounding area with a loving restoration and sympathetic subdivision of this rambling complex, including the installation of some new key structures, adding stature, structure and integrity to this classic building complex. The Country Club will deliver classic French hospitality, outdoor pursuits, with at least 50 boutique managed suites, houses and hospitality facilities.
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5. Artists Impression A sketch of the chateau complex after completion Awaiting delivery of pen and ink from artist