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Domaine des Etangs
Massignac, France · Auberge Resorts · Grand Luxury
First recorded in 1270 as the fief of the knights of Chasteigner de la Roche-Posay, this Charente château stayed in industrialist Didier Primat's family from the 1980s until his daughter, Garance, opened it as a hotel in 2015 and brought in Auberge Resorts to manage it in 2023. Its 2,500 acres of forest, farmland, and ponds surround the Michelin-starred restaurant Dyades, where chef Valentin Bouilleveaux, formerly of Yannick Alleno's kitchens and Joel Robuchon's Monaco restaurant, has cooked since April 2026.
- 29 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Rooms from 387 sq ft (36 m²)
- Interiors: Isabelle Stanislas
About Domaine des Etangs
- Local tradition holds that Richard the Lionheart crossed the small moat bridge on his way through the Charente.
- Isabelle Stanislas dressed the château, the Longère farmhouse, and six outbuildings scattered over the 2,500 acres.
- The hotel itself holds two Michelin Keys; Dyades draws much of its produce from the estate's own organic garden.
- Entry-level rooms start at 387 sq ft (36 m²).
History
First recorded in 1270 as the fief of the knights of Chasteigner de la Roche-Posay, the château on 2,500 acres in the Charente region of southwest France passed in the 1980s to French industrialist Didier Primat. His daughter, Garance Primat, opened it to the public as a hotel in 2015; Auberge Resorts took over management in April 2023. Interiors across the château, the Longère farmhouse, and six scattered outbuildings were designed by Isabelle Stanislas. Its restaurant, Dyades, holds a Michelin star, first awarded in 2025 and retained in 2026.
The setting
Massignac, between Cognac and Limoges in southwest France. 2.6 km from Aventure Parc outdoor amusement park. 18 km from Golf International de la Prèze course.
Restaurants and bars
- Dyades — Restaurant · Chef Valentin Bouilleveaux · One MICHELIN Star
Experiences
- Themed parties — Renaissance-inspired dinners, medieval banquets in the castle gardens, black-tie receptions in La Laiterie, costumed evenings and private galas.
- Unique food and beverage experiences — Poolside picnic, garden barbecue, brunch in the château courtyard, or medieval-themed dinner in the Octave room.
- Go Home with a Story itineraries — Itineraries curated for groups to explore the environs on foot, by bike or by boat, with spa treatments and expert fishing instruction.
- Explore the Domaine on Foot — Walking on the estate.
- Gone Fishing — Expert fishing instruction on the namesake ponds.
- Match Point on the Pond — Activity on the pond as listed on the page.
Amenities
- Spa
- Lakes
- Forest
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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