Unspoilt nature, a place out of time
In the south of the Charente, on the border with the Dordogne and the Gironde, the Château de la Faye estate stretches across more than 500 hectares of unspoilt countryside. Here, forest reigns, ponds follow one upon another and wildlife flourishes freely. Roe deer, wild boar, hares, ducks and pheasants make up the quiet character of this protected land, discovered at the gentle pace of its forest paths.
Twenty kilometres of trails cross the estate, offering complete immersion in a rare natural world made for silence, walking and contemplation. Château de la Faye is not simply a place.
It is a world apart.
A medieval château reborn
A history written through time
The origins of Château de la Faye date back to the 13th century. Once the seat of an important seigneury, the estate has endured through the centuries, shaped by the families who lived in and transformed it.
Encircled by moats still fed by the estate’s ponds, the château has been in turn a refuge, a seigneurial residence and a witness to the great chapters of local history, notably during the Hundred Years’ War.
Over the centuries, architectural styles evolved, stonework was reshaped, and the estate adapted without ever losing its identity.
In the early 18th century, the feudal castle gave way to the present main house, in a more residential spirit, while keeping the memory of its origins alive.
After several lives and several owners, the château entered a period of slow decline before being saved from ruin in 1990.
Since 2023, a new chapter has been unfolding. An ambitious restoration is returning Château de la Faye to its former glory, balancing respect for heritage with contemporary comfort.
A privileged setting
At the crossroads of the great regions of south-west France, Château de la Faye enjoys a strategic location while remaining deeply secluded in nature.
- 35 minutes from Angoulême
- 40 minutes from Cognac
- 1 hr 15 from Périgueux
- 1 hr 15 from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport
Easy to reach, with a gradual approach, then the feeling of leaving the world behind to enter a place apart.
Our château benefits from a privileged situation near the Bergerac Dordogne Perigord airport with names of international liaisons against the Royaume-Uni. The regulations after London, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh allow access in 1h30 to the château.
Spaces designed to welcome
Château de la Faye offers great freedom of use, making it possible to imagine completely bespoke stays and events.
Family gatherings or breaks with friends, weddings, seminars or private events: the estate adapts to every occasion with a sense of harmony and ease.
Exceptional outdoor spaces
The château terrace, the courtyard, the orchard, the wooded grounds and the view over the 8-hectare lake form a natural setting that is ideal for your shared moments. Ceremonies, cocktail receptions and convivial gatherings can take place here in an elegant atmosphere open to nature. A pool area completes these outdoor spaces, offering a more intimate and relaxed alternative as the mood takes you.
Elegant reception spaces
The main body of the château houses a reception room of around 130 m², seating up to 95 guests for dinner. Outdoor arrangements also make larger receptions possible, always within a harmonious and carefully managed setting. A second room and a covered area complete the available spaces, offering ideal alternatives for welcome receptions, the previous evening’s dinner or a fallback should the weather turn.
Accommodation in the heart of the estate
To extend the experience, Château de la Faye offers a range of accommodation across the estate:
- 5 guest rooms sleeping up to 15 people, with a relaxation area including an indoor pool and sauna
- A self-contained gîte with 6 double bedrooms for 12 people, with an outdoor pool
These spaces welcome families, friends and guests in discreet comfort, at the very heart of the estate.
The quiet luxury of nature
At Château de la Faye, every stay is an interlude.
A moment suspended between history, nature and elegance, where you take the time to reconnect and live differently.
A place you do not simply pass through.
A place you live.
