A 13th-Century French Château Imbued with Nature's Artistic Soul
Nestled within 2,500 forested acres (1,000 hectares), Domaine des Etangs is a magnificent stone château where balance is found through art, nature, and the time-honored traditions of French country living. Built over 700 years ago by the knights of Chasteignier de la Roche-Posay, this storybook castle is a serene retreat devoted to l’art de vivre, past and present. Resting beside the tranquil ponds that inspired its name, the Domaine offers nature-inspired guest rooms, charming farmhouse cottages, the One-Michelin-starred Restaurant Dyades, the award-winning Le Moulin spa, and an art collection woven seamlessly into its landscape—each element embodying the harmony symbolized by its dragonfly emblem.
A 13th-Century French Château Imbued with Nature's Artistic Soul
Nestled within 2,500 forested acres (1,000 hectares), Domaine des Etangs is a magnificent stone château where balance is found through art, nature, and the time-honored traditions of French country living. Built over 700 years ago by the knights of Chasteignier de la Roche-Posay, this storybook castle is a serene retreat devoted to l’art de vivre, past and present. Resting beside the tranquil ponds that inspired its name, the Domaine offers nature-inspired guest rooms, charming farmhouse cottages, the One-Michelin-starred Restaurant Dyades, the award-winning Le Moulin spa, and an art collection woven seamlessly into its landscape—each element embodying the harmony symbolized by its dragonfly emblem.
From the château with its seven suites, vast attic games room, and Gallo-Roman-inspired thermal baths, to the six Metairie cottages and The Longère’s four rustic suites, untouched original materials and witty art and experiences give the Domaine its curiosity and sense of discovery.
Few can claim a farm-to-table journey as authentic and ephemeral as Domaine des Etangs. At the heart of our kitchen lies the potager, where each vegetable and herb is cultivated in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Dyades, the Domaine’s One-Michelin-starred restaurant, draws endless inspiration from this garden and the region’s finest ingredients, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation, simplicity with sophistication.
Few can claim a farm-to-table journey as authentic and ephemeral as Domaine des Etangs. At the heart of our kitchen lies the potager, where each vegetable and herb is cultivated in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Dyades, the Domaine’s One-Michelin-starred restaurant, draws endless inspiration from this garden and the region’s finest ingredients, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation, simplicity with sophistication.
Housed in a centuries-old mill, Le Moulin is the estate’s wellness sanctuary—a rustic, waterside spa in perfect harmony with nature and the terroir. Using natural ingredients, the spa offers deeply restorative, customized treatments in partnership with Odacité. Beyond the spa, guests can relax at the outdoor pool, rejuvenate in the Roman-Gallo-inspired bathhouse, and reconnect with nature through a variety of wellness experiences, from horseback riding to guided walks with the estate’s forest wardens.
Thermal baths, indoor pool, steam rooms, and frigidarium
Our six generously spaced Métairie Cottages dot the property, offering coveted residential living in enviable privacy. Skillfully renovated, each constellation-named cottage offers multi bedrooms and the beauty of the unspoiled countryside at your doorstep. Oversized living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, all of the resort amenities and personalized service offer comfortable living for multi-generational and long stay guests.
Our six generously spaced Métairie Cottages dot the property, offering coveted residential living in enviable privacy. Skillfully renovated, each constellation-named cottage offers multi bedrooms and the beauty of the unspoiled countryside at your doorstep. Oversized living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, all of the resort amenities and personalized service offer comfortable living for multi-generational and long stay guests.
The art of life is both a literal and figurative concept at Domaine des Etangs, where the ways of the French countryside life have inspired works completed by artists in residence at this special place. Art is woven throughout the Domaine, offering moments of beauty, reflection, and reconnection—significant sculpture works are found in the gardens and forest glades, and a stunning curation of art and design furniture within the château and farm cottages. At La Laiterie, the on-site gallery showcases world-class exhibitions, further inspiring the artistic soul.
