The Château de Hautefort is a French château and gardens located in the town of Hautefort in the Dordogne. The castle originally was a medieval fortress that was reconstructed in the 17th century, and embellished with a Garden à la française. In 1853, the landscape architect, Count of Choulot, redid the gardens, adding a landscape garden, geometric flower gardens, topiary gardens imitating the domes of the château, and a long tunnel of greenery. Next to the formal gardens is a hill with an Italian garden with winding shaded paths. Notable trees in the park include a Magnolia grandiflora and a Cedar of Lebanon. The gardens are listed by the Committee of Parks and Gardens of the Ministry of Culture of France as one of the Notable Gardens of France.
In popular culture
The Château de Hautefort was used in the 1966 film 13 (now known as Eye of the Devil).
The Château de Hautefort was featured in the 1998 film Ever After starring Drew Barrymore. The château was portrayed as the character Prince Henry's castle. Many of the film's scenes were shot in and around the Dordogne.

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Our Domain d’Essendiéras is situated on one of the highest hills of the Dordogne with a magnificent view over the valley of the Isle, bordered by the river de Loue and the Haut-Loue.
After taking over the dilapidated buildings in 1999, our history starts with the renovation of this charming French cultural heritage.
The total country estate has a surface area of 350 ha and consists of 7 farms with barns and ten labourers’ cottages. The centre is dominated by XVIth and XIXth century castles with annexes such as stables, barns, administrator’s residences, a large park and an orangerie.
From time immemorial it has always been an agrarian domain where highly prominent French families, often with a cultural or political background, resided.
The business foundation of the domain has also changed through the centuries. For example, tobacco and wine were cultivated in the XIXth century; the old tobacco lofts in the annexes are still intact, but due to a shortage of staff, these activities were replaced after WWI by a farm with livestock and arable farming. In the ‘60s, the previous owner, Sylvain Floirat, converted it into one of the largest apple orchards in Europe.
As the new owners, we also believe it is important to preserve this cultural heritage in its authentic state. We are permanently working on restoring all buildings to their original condition while trying to give them a new function.
The farms have been restored and prepared as holiday residences. We have employed the ‘Gîtes de France quatre etoiles’ standard, which means that there are at least two bathrooms and adequate comfort and living space.
Naturally, you will also find a magnificent heated swimming pool. Horse lovers can find what they are looking for on our domain. Take your horse along on holiday; we have stables, sufficient pasture and more than 100 ha of woods to enjoy for hours.
The outside walls of the XIXth-century castle have been completely restored. Also the XVIth-century castle has been completely renovated. It now accommodates different dining and seminar rooms as well as the bridal suites on the top floor.
http://www.essendieras.com

Château d'Essendiéras

On the left bank of the Vézère just a few kilometres from Montignac and the Lascaux caves, Château de Sauveboeuf welcomes you to a natural setting among fruit orchards along the river. Built on the site of a 15th-century fortress, the castle was demolished in 1633 upon Richelieu's orders. It was rebuilt in the 17th century by Charles Antoine de Ferrières de Sauveboeuf. The medieval castle was replaced by a more modern, comfortable palace with large mullion windows and beautiful fireplaces. Your circuit takes you through several rooms of this illustrious castle, which has undergone meticulous restoration work over the past few decades by its owner, Claude Douce. Discover the monumental staircase in white stone, the dining room with its vast tapestries, and the Renaissance terrace, where you will enjoy a stroll as you admire a superb view over the Vézère.
http://www.lascaux-dordogne.com

Château de Sauveoeuf

The château was built between the 12th and 15th centuries and stands within a 106 hectare estate surrounded by woods and hills.
With its lovely pool and leisure facilities such as the sauna, tennis courts, fitness room and even an animal park, your can be assured of a relaxing break at the Château La Fleunie.
In this prestigious setting combining peace and elegance, you can enjoy your stay in one of our 33 hotel rooms.  History enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the rooms in the tower decorated with antique furniture.  The rooms in the annexe are more modern and offer a view over the pool from the large balcony.
Perigord, mecca of gastronomie, is reflected here by this authenticity and reffined cooking to our 2 restaurants, prepared from fresh products of country. A catering service upscale its at your disposition for celebrate  your wedding in a place as high as your wait.
The Château La Fleunie and its superb estate is the ideal venue for your private event (wedding, christening, birthday celebration...) or for your corporate event (seminar, business lunch...)  . Its also possible to offer at your close our gift box.

Château de la Fleunie

Near from Antonne, on the river banks of Isle, the chateau, formerly surrounded by a moat supplied by the river l'Isle. 
It consists of a lodging at the east-west, flanked by a square tower on the south and two round towers at the northeast and northwest. 
Its building started in 1494 for Dame Jeanne de Hautefort, Lord Jean de Saint-Astier's widow. 
The castle was besieged several times during the French religious wars and during the Fronde. 
It offers large grassed terraces that can welcome tents for receptions.
http://www.chateaux-france.com/chateau-des-bories-antonne-et-trigonant/