Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Manor & Maker

Step into a secluded château stay designed for book lovers, where quiet corners, timeless stories, and the charm of the French countryside create a true home away from home. Over the course of a blissful week, guests can sink into their favourite novels and fairytales while enjoying comforting meals prepared by your hosts or by a professional chef, featuring local Dordogne flavours. Between reading sessions, explore the picturesque streets of Brantôme and Périgueux, with their inviting bookshops and cultural discoveries. It is a peaceful retreat for anyone who treasures literature, authenticity, and exceptional cuisine.

Accommodation Details

• Bedrooms are generously sized and include a small seating area.
• Facilities are a mix of en-suite and shared, with a maximum of 2 bedrooms sharing a W.C. or shower.
• Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to reservation date.
• Guests stay in a small group of like-minded people, with a maximum of 5 guests.
• Rooms may not look exactly as shown, as décor may vary.

A Typical Day

• Early risers can enjoy sunrise with tea or coffee and some quiet reading time.
• 8–9am: leisurely breakfast.
• 10am–12pm: read in the gardens, common rooms, or your room, or join a wellness activity.
• 12:30pm: lunch, served around the table, as a picnic, or on a silver tray in your room.
• 2–5pm: ideal reading hours or an optional excursion.
• 6pm: optional wine, light cocktails and mocktails, plus conversation.
• 7:30pm: supper, showcasing local gastronomy.
• 9pm: reading by the fire or an early night with a book.

Wellness Focus & Optional Excursions

• Reconnect with nature across 15 hectares of grounds with private trails.
• Shirin-yoku: enjoy meditative time in the private woods.
• Take part in gentle guided walks through the town and countryside.
• Champagne and stargazing night.
• Excursions to Brantôme and Périgueux for a café visit or English-language bookshops.
• Journaling.
• Bicycles and helmets are available for your use.
• Yoga session available for an additional fee.
• Visit local historic château(s) as a group, for an additional fee.