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La Chartreuse du Maine est un site enchanteur.

Niché au coeur d'un superbe domaine de plusieurs hectares, les 3 gîtes, entièrement rénovés avec goût, à la fois contemporains et authentiques, sont très bien équipés et offrent tout le confort moderne.

Chaque gîte ayant son propre jardin, ils sont indépendants les uns des autres, ce qui permet de ne pas souffrir de promiscuité avec ses voisins.

Une superbe piscine, un peu à l'écart, au calme en bordure de forêt, permet de se rafraîchir et nager longuement.

Catherine et Maxence sont des hôtes exceptionnels. Ils vous accueillent chaleureusement et se rendent disponibles pour vous aider dès que vous avez une question ou souhaitez des conseils pour visiter cette superbe région chargée d'histoire.

Cette merveilleuse semaine passée au mois d'août m'a donné l'envie de revenir au domaine une prochaine fois à l'automne ou au printemps pour jouir de l'endroit à une différente saison.

La Chartreuse du Maine is a wonderful experience... relaxing, calm and chic. We stayed in Marc's Maison... a typically French, rustic cottage with all modern facilities... incredibly clean and beautifully decorated. The private gardens at front and rear are so tranquil, surrounded by mature woodland and shade. So peaceful.
Catherine & Maxence are the friendliest of hosts... chatty and welcoming. Take a walk through their own working garden... the field of lavender with its butterflies, bees and perfume. Have a chat to Iris the collie (who loves BBQs...!).
Merci Catherine & Maxence for a magical week at your home.
Malcolm & Claire

A beautiful home in an amazing part of the world. The property and gardens are picture perfect, with Catherine and Maxence superb hosts.

The whole experience was a delight. I highly, highly recommend the hosts and this home.

"Do you have this desire within you to fully feel how beautiful life is?
You are ready to wake up with happiness!
So, bring all your aspirations here, and let the magic happen…"

This quote on La Chartreuse du Maine’s website says it all! A stay at the lovely gîtes of Catherine and Maxence’s family estate is like magic. We did not want to leave and we can’t wait to return!

The many kindnesses of our hosts, Catherine and Maxence led the way for a nourishing, relaxing holiday in the beauty they have created in du Maine. During our 10-day stay, we settled into life in country France.

The accommodations were superb, both homey and refined, including some antique treasures from their travels. We enjoyed graceful mornings and some evening meals cooked at home in their well-equipped kitchen. Sleeping on freshly ironed sheets in the comfortable beds was a delight and we enjoyed waking to the sound of birdsong.

The village of Cubjac is centrally located with delicious local restaurants, a boulangère, farmer’s market and beautiful drives through the countryside to many interesting sites. Maxence offered us maps, brochures and a list of recommended destinations that supported our explorations of the Périgord region. So much to see, balanced with resting on the lounge chairs reading and napping.

The care of the property with its lush, green gardens, surrounding forest and lovely cottages is exemplary of the commitment and love Catherine and Maxence have devoted themselves to for 25 years at Du Maine. If you are fortunate enough to find La Chartreuse, as we were, you will experience “La douceur de vivre en Périgord” “The sweetness of life in Périgord, France!”

Holly, Jeanine, Bob

We really enjoyed our stay with our family. The accommodation is lovingly maintained and was ideal for us. The cottage is on a well-kept estate and we were allowed to stroll through and explore the whole garden. The neighbouring forest and the pool are wonderful and invite you to linger.
The hosts are very obliging and helpful.