Chateau Les MerlesvsPlaza Madeleine & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Chateau les Merles ranks significantly better than Plaza Madeleine & Spa. Chateau les Merles is ranked #5 in Dordogne with approval from 4 sources including Travel + Leisure, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Chateau Les Merles
Tuilieres, 24520 Mouleydier, Bergerac
From $132/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Behind its 19th-century neoclassical façade, this château 15km east of Bergerac is a study in modish minimalism." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Basking in the Dordogne Valley, hotel Château les Merles is a neoclassical country estate revived with with high-style Philippe Starck furnishings and sleek modern finishes." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of France’s new wave of country hotels and restaurants, this estate dates from 1677, with a 19th-century château built by one of Napoleon’s generals." Full review
Fodor's
"This handsome chateau offers everything you need for a relaxing visit, including a large pool, fine dining, golf, and charming paths for lovely walks." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A refreshing change from the period norm, the 17th-century Château Les Merles plunges guests into an inviting world of sleek contemporary design offering savvy modern dining in a brazenly open kitchen." Full review
Plaza Madeleine & Spa
1 place Petite Rigaudie, 24200 Sarlat-la-Caneda
From $172/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Constructed in the 19th-century, this elegant stone building, just to the north of the Old Town, has been extensively renovated by owners Monsieur and Madame Florent." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This elegant hotel offers an attractive mix of modern and traditional touches." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"It is easy to imagine horse-pulled carriages pulling up outside this historic hotel with baby-blue wooden shutters, elegant grey awning and a majestic caramel-stone façade." Full review