La Chapelle Saint-Martin

Nieul, France

From

US$ 235

4.6/5

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Family-friendly

Pets welcome

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Pool(s)

Room service

Car park

Internet access throughout the property

Air conditioning throughout the property

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Our 15 rooms, suites and villas

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Superior Room

From

US$ 235

Inclusive of all taxes

1 King bed – From 25 to 30sqm / From 269 to 323sqft
Attic room on the 2nd floor without elevator
Garden or park view
Decorated in the best tradition of 19th century wealthy middle-class house
En-suite bathroom with shower or bathtub and separate shower – Hairdryer – Bathrobes and slippers
Writing desk or sitting area
Complimentary WiFi – Satellite television – Telephone
Air conditioning – Individual safe – Minibar – Nespresso coffee machine
No extra bed possible – 2 persons maximum

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Luxury Room

From

US$ 283

Inclusive of all taxes

1 King bed or 2 Twin beds (subject to availability) – From 32 to 37sqm / From 344 to 398sqft
Garden or park view
Warmly decorated and equipped with antique furniture and paintings
En-suite bathroom with bathtub and/or shower or bathtub and separate shower – Hairdryer – Bathrobes and slippers
Writing desk or sitting area
Complimentary WiFi – Satellite television – Telephone
Air conditioning – Individual safe – Minibar – Nespresso coffee machine
1 Room with 1 Extra bed possible for child up to 14 years old – Charges apply and available on request – 2 Adults and 1 child maximum
Extra charge for the 3rd person must be paid directly at the hotel

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Luxury Room Terrace

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US$ 337

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1 King bed – From 35 to 40sqm / From 376 to 430sqft
Private terrace open to the estate
Terrace equipped with garden furniture, or dining area
Garden or park view
Located on the ground floor in the old stables or in the main house or on the 1st floor without elevator
Contemporary bathroom with bathtub and/or separate shower – Hairdryer – Bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary WiFi – Satellite Television
Welcome amenities – Air conditioning – Individual safe – Minibar – Nespresso coffee machine
Accessible room possible
1 Room with 1 Extra bed possible for child up to 14 years old – Charges apply and available on request – 2 Adults and 1 child maximum
Extra charge for the 3rd person must be paid directly at the hotel

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Luxury Suite Terrace

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US$ 519

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1 Super King bed or 2 Twin beds (subject to availability) – From 50 to 60sqm/ From 538 to 646sqft
Private terrace open to the estate
Terrace equipped with garden furniture, hammock, or dining area
Separate living room
One of the rooms features a fireplace
Located on the ground floor in the old stables or in the main house
En-suite bathroom with bathtub and separate shower – Hairdryer – Bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary WiFi – Satellite television with international channels
Air conditioning – Individual safe – Minibar – Nespresso coffee machine
Accessible room possible
1 Extra bed or Sofa bed possible – Extra charges for 3rd and 4th persons to be paid directly at the hotel – From 2 to 4 Persons maximum

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Villa

The Pavilion

From

US$ 784

Inclusive of all taxes

6 travelers

2 rooms

2 bathrooms

120 sqm

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Villa

Le Clos Colombier

16 travelers

5 rooms

5 bathrooms

480 sqm

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an ode to the Limousin

family-run

85 acres of ancient trees

family-friendly

Just outside Limoges, there is a peaceful haven where the lush vegetation is at its most beautiful. Time seems to stand still at La Chapelle Saint-Martin, where guests can step back in time and experience what life in the private residence of this 19th century porcelain manufacturer would have been like. Those who are partial to a beautiful landscape will instantly fall in love with the chapel surrounded by 35 hectares of 200 year-old trees. The surrounding countryside is delightful, and the grounds, ponds and old dock are the perfect place for quiet contemplation. While the house and gardens are historic, the inspirational cuisine is refreshingly modern.

Our commitments

La Chapelle Saint-Martin’s owner and chef Gilles Dudognon has a passion for contemporary art. On display for guests is an eclectic range of works, from photographs by award winning black-and-white photographer Gérard Rondeau, to works by iconic sculptor Marc Petit, and paintings by Belgian contemporary artist Roland Devolder.
But, more recently, the chapelle has embraced street art through its collaboration with French-Congolese painter Kouka Ntadi, a fine arts graduate from Paris’s École des Beaux Arts.Kouka was commissioned to paint a vast 7m x 8m work that would capture the spirit of Chapelle Saint-Martin while creating something offbeat and arresting - a window on a different world. The work features a warrior, a recurring theme in Kouka’s works. The figure is a representation of the “original man,” of higher human values such as dignity, and a sentinel who watches over the rich diversity of guests who pass through the hotel. It’s a project that continues to inspire and delight them. Hives are carefully placed throughout the grounds and moved according to the seasons and flowers in bloom. The bees produce honeys from a diversity of flowers, and the 220kg a year produced is served at the hotel’s breakfast tables, used in its restaurant’s dishes, or sold in La Chapelle’s shop. The property also offers its guests educational visits to the hives.

Meet your hosts

Maîtres de maison

Aude Bourliataux and Gilles Dudognon

Chef owner

Gilles Dudognon

Read stories of the property

2021-04-27

A Private Paradise

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Make a reservation for a group or special event at La Chapelle Saint-Martin

This property welcomes groups or events. 2 Meeting room(s) - Maximum capacity: 500

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Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at La Chapelle Saint-Martin

Limousin, a historic leather center

The quality of the waters of the Vienne River and the pastures that favored the rearing of cows, lambs and kids have sustained a leather and hide industry in the region since the 11th century. In Saint-Junien, traditional tanners have developed a unique know-how that has been perpetuated over time. It is in the city's leather goods and glove-making workshops that the most beautiful pieces are made for the great French luxury goods manufacturers such as Hermès, Dior and Chanel. During your visit to the Daguet or Agnelle workshop boutiques, don't miss the opportunity to treat yourself to a belt or a pair of gloves made in France. In Limoges, the J.M. Weston factory has been making shoes according to traditional shoemaking know-how since 1891. Each handcrafted pair takes two months to produce, from selecting and cutting the leather, stitching the upper, and cutting the sole, to their assembly and hand finishing. Although visits to the factory are only available to a few privileged customers, you can still take advantage of your stay to purchase one of the iconic models of the brand, such as their famous moccasin, or leather goods from older collections at preferential prices.

Exclusive Crypt tour at La Chapelle Saint Martin

The tiny chapel in Domaine de La Chapelle Saint Martin is a listed building with unusual architecture. Now owned by the local municipality, from the 14th century the property was in the hands of the Juge de Saint Martin family (of whom Madame Juge de Saint Martin was the sister of Pope Clement VI). Since the town of Couzeix has entrusted us with the only key to the chapel, we can afford our visitors exclusive access to the mysterious shrine. Inside, the chapel shows traces of recent worship. Those who dare to descend into the crypt, which houses the remains of the descendants and forefathers of Jacques-Joseph Juge de Saint Martin, will discover the secret underground tunnel that leads across the grounds to our property. Keen walkers can venture as far as the Saint Martin holy fountain, a popular pilgrimage site to this day.

A creative escape in porcelain country

This pure white, almost translucent material has made Limoges famous all over the world. White gold has fascinated visitors for over 200 years. Friend and cook to the best porcelain makers, Chef Dudognon opens the doors to the last renowned factories in operation. Discover the prestigious Maison Bernardaud and meet the talented Sylvie Coquet. To deepen your knowledge, the Musée National Adrien Dubouché offers the opportunity to relive centuries of porcelain-making tradition from France and throughout the world. If you're feeling creative, get your brushes at the ready and ask for a lesson in painting on porcelain: like Dalí, Castelbajac, and Carven, why not create your own Limoges porcelain service? If you're worried about lacking in inspiration, stroll through the corridors of our property! Admire the porcelain works along the way and give in to the charms of the porcelain teapot collection at our bistro, Le 27 restaurant.

Sites of historical interest in Haute-Vienne

The martyred village of Oradour-sur-Glane is a site of remembrance that still bears the scars of the terrible massacre of its inhabitants. On June 10, 1944, the SS Das Reich Division brutally murdered 642 men, women, and children, and burned the village to the ground. To preserve the memory of this tragic event, the village has been preserved as it was left in 1944. The visit invites silence and remembrance. We then encourage you to explore the Museum of Resistance housed in the former convent of the Sisters of Providence in Limoges. The museum retraces the historical events of World War II marked by occupation and deportation, and highlights the acts of resistance carried out in Haute-Vienne.

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