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'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne

'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne

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Elegant and cosy sitting room with open fire of Chez Colette et Mimi
La Chartreuse du Maine, unique location in the centre of the Dordogne region
Right under the sun. All day long
All is Joie de Vivre !
Iris, mascot of la Chartreuse du Maine and truffle hunter
Front of Chez Colette et Mimi at la Chartreuse du Maine

Overview of 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Cubjac-Auvézère-Val D'ans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationSorges Truffle Museum15 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrotte de Tourtoirac15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPérigueux Tourist Office22 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Ground floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ground floor en suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs en suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne

Chez Colette et Mimi :
Chez Colette et Mimi is a gracious two bedroom house in the grounds of the French country estate known as La Chartreuse du Maine. From your own garden, limestone steps lead up to your private terrace overlooking a pasture. You can read and sunbathe while relaxing in comfortable cushioned lounge chairs. A patio table and chairs invite you to dine on your terrace, which is equipped with a Weber grill for barbequing your dinner. The sunny, modern kitchen opens directly onto the terrace. Elegant burgundy cabinets contain all the dishes, glassware and utensils you will need to prepare a gourmet meal for your family. The spacious living room opens onto the patio and features a large window overlooking the gardens. There you can choose to dine inside on the comfortably cushioned dining chairs or sit by the wood-burning fireplace on a cool evening.

La Chartreuse du Maine:
Chez Colette et Mimi is one of the three independent luxury gites located in the 300 year old outbuildings of Le Maine, an early 18th century delightful Chartreuse. Here everything breathes Peace, Harmony and Beauty. Located in the centre of the Dordogne region, Le Maine is the perfect relaxing base to get to know the Dordogne, go in search of 350,000 years of history of mankind, experience rural France, discover local gastronomy and wines, and be happy like God in France in a peaceful, bucolic atmosphere. The estate of La Chartreuse du Maine encompasses 67 acres of gardens, meadows and woods with many pathways, on the edge of the peaceful village of Cubjac. Within Le Maine you will enjoy relaxing in a lounge chair by the sunny swimming pool that overlooks the estate.

The village of Cubjac:
The shady tree-lined entrance to La Chartreuse du Maine is on the outskirts of the village of Cubjac, which is in the Dordogne region on the banks of the peaceful Auvezere River. You can easily walk to the village center for a drink at a local café or to do your shopping at the local bakery and general store. There is even a farmers’ market on Fridays with fresh local produce all year round, and hand-made regional crafts for sale in summer.

The region and the 'Perigourdine lifestyle':
It is not pure coincidence that man has been living in this paradise for over 350 000 years. When strolling alone in the superb unspoilt countryside you can just imagine why. Often, mostly in low season, you might catch yourself thinking the Dordogne has not changed at all. The joy of holidays in Dordogne is that nowadays you still can fully indulge in that ‘simple art de vivre’ which all these cultural and historical sites speak of. The Dordogne is synonymous with gastronomy and life in Perigord revolves around markets, recipes, seasons of mushrooms, truffles, foie gras, walnuts, goat cheese, strawberries, wine harvest. Everybody here has a kitchen garden to grow their own preferred vegetable varieties. Every woman has her old secret recipes, a family heritage.

Property manager

Catherine Lambert

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cubjac-Auvézère-Val d'Ans

Located in Cubjac-Auvézère-Val d'Ans, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sorges Truffle Museum and Musee du Chai de Lardimalie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateau de Hautefort and Hotel de Sallegourde. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sorges Truffle Museum - 15 min drive
  • Grotte de Tourtoirac - 15 min drive
  • Musee du Chai de Lardimalie - 19 min drive
  • Périgueux Tourist Office - 22 min drive
  • Perigueux Cathedral - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Limeyrat Station - 16 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chôvigna - 9 min drive
  • Truffière des Mérigots - 12 min drive
  • La villa des pizzas - 11 min drive
  • Le Relais de Lauriere - 10 min drive
  • Au Fer A Cheval - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'As Happy as God In France' at La Chartreuse du Maine, unique estate in Dordogne located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Sorges Truffle Museum, Grotte de Tourtoirac and Musee du Chai de Lardimalie. Périgueux Tourist Office is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kate M.

Bucolic bliss! Truly outstanding.
We had a simply wonderful stay at Chez Colette et Mimi for two weeks in August 2018: top quality accommodation brilliantly planned and superb facilities in a truly beautiful setting. Catherine and Maxence were the most felicitous, discrete hosts and charming company. The gorgeous weather too made for an idyllic holiday, over of course far too quickly but we shall return! Kate B
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Dianne H.

A wonderful stay
Wonderful property. Wonderful Location. Wonderful Host and Hostess Maxence and Catherine. What more can we say! We stayed in Colette et Mimi and we were very impressed with the property and the tasteful decoration and high quality of the furnishings an appliances. We spent 7 wonderful days in this beautiful region and would highly recommend the property and location to all our friends and family. Maxence helped us with directions and lots of hints and tips which enable us to have stress free visits to Bordeaux, Perigneux just to name a couple of places that we visited. Catherine was extremely helpful and friendly too and both spoke English extremely well. We enjoyed sitting by the log fire in the evenings and relaxing with a nice glass of red wine. We hope to be back to visit you one day
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Marie B.

Perfect stay
Charming cottage, in a beautiful peacefull domain with lovely pets (Bibi and Zebulon). Catherine and Maxence are very nice, and caring hosts. The houses are fully equiped and the domain is very well located in Dordogne. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Anne Sophie R.

Une parenthèse ressourçante
Domaine splendide, gite soigné, et décoré avec goût, accueil chaleureux. Tout est bien pensé et fait de façon a mettre les hôtes a l aise. Des noix et des petits fromages frais nous attendaient a notre arrivée , un panier pour faire le marché , bois pour la cheminée, vélos mis à notre disposition. Des petits détails mais qui font la différence. Une petite photo a la fin du séjour est prise pour immortaliser chaque venue. Les propriétaires prennent vraiment cela a cœur!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

linda t., Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Wonderful in Every Way!
This was our third visit to stay at Chartreuse Le Maine, and our first stay in the home called Chez Colette et Mimi. As in our two previous visits, we loved every moment of our stay. The beauty of the property and our home for the week are a sensual delight. Catherine and Maxence are extraordinary hosts. Their attention to detail in planning and preparing for your arrival is a balm to weary travelers. Throughout our week we enjoyed their companionship and advice on treasures to discover on the backroads of the Dordogne. When we stay at the Chartreuse, our only problem is leaving. To walk the land, to sit on the beautiful private patio, stroll the garden, make a dinner in the charming kitchen, read by the fireplace.....all these things make our stay so perfectly suited to us that though there are dozens of places we have yet to visit in the area, we are equally content to stay "home." We will return and soon. When we leave, a piece of our heart is left behind. Merci, Catherine et Maxence!

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Lambert

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Your French English-speaking hosts, Catherine and Maxence:
We live permanently on site and are delighted to welcome you to our “Maison de famille” and share with you our passion of this Perigord region which has inspired so many writers, philosophers and artists. We are happy to share our extensive knowledge of the Dordogne region, and love to help with suggestions of best places to visit, scenic roads and itineraries, activities, history of the region, little-known fine restaurants where you can enjoy regional specialities such as magret de canard and foie gras; wineries, farmers' organic markets… to make your stay with us a wonderful Perigourdine experience. However, we are very discreet and respectful to our visitors’ privacy.

Why they chose this property

La Chartreuse du Maine has been our family home for four generations. Catherine's great-grandfather bought it in 1925, even then, to escape the ‘busy town of Limoges’! All our lives, whilst living and working in Paris, we spent most of our holidays in this Perigord we love. Catherine was a photographer and art director in advertising agencies, and Maxence is an artist, painter and illustrator. 20 years ago we decided to leave Paris, restore our great-grandfather’s château and settle in the Dordogne. We wanted to pass a certain 'Art de vivre' on to friends and guests who would appreciate the harmony of an authentic place in this peaceful region of Dordogne.

What makes this property unique

Because of the unique location of La Chartreuse du Maine, in the centre of the Dordogne near Sarlat, Lascaux 4 (Centre International de l'Art pariétal), Périgueux and Brantôme, you will have so much to visit you might feel ‘overloaded’! Maxence is happy to help you with his Magic Map where our best spots and itineraries are highlighted. Anyway, accept the idea that you will never have enough time to see every place of interest, unless you come back every year for decades (that we would love). So, please take it easy, select the sites you’re interested in: visit less, but in more depth. Or take the other option, don’t plan anything, wander aimlessly in this away-from-it-all countryside and let yourself be filled with wonder at every bend in the road. Whatever you choose, make the most of this quiet timeless life: at every moment experience the peace, harmony and beauty which are definitely the real magic of Perigord.

Languages:

English, French
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