At Lanquais, cuisine is another art about which we are passionate. We know that this is important for your art vacation and that it gives inspiration. Banqueting by candlelight under the wall hangings and frescoes is magically convivial & people soon get to know each other.

Last Night Dinner in the Baronial Banqueting Hall (Sixteenth century with nineenth century deco)

menu: aperitifs;foie-gras et ses petits toasts, monbazillac wine; confit de canard, pommes sarlardaises, bergerac wine; fromage; bavarois et coulis de framboises ; sparkling wine; orations; café.

The Banquetting Hall

" David and I both want to say how much we enjoyed our relaxing week and the setting and we are feeling withdrawal symptoms this week from the food and wine- we are still dreaming of chocolate cake ( well I am - David is probably dreaming of all those cheeses!!) Many thanks to you and your family and madame for making us so welcome at Lanquais. " Nina Evans, UK, Lanquais Alumina.

There are three special meals in the chateau, which lead you through the specialities of the Périgord region, accompanied by a little degustation of Bergerac wines. The other meals during the week are a light lunch at 1 pm & in the evening, a good french auberge-type menu. These are self-service, either on the lawn or in the refectory.

This is a rare opportunity to stay in an atmospheric & historical setting. Lanquais has been owned by the same family for generations. It is not a smart five star hotel nor an expensive 'Relais de Chateau' ; the chateau is not totally restored.. The accommodation consists of charming apartments with ensuite bathrooms. Furnished with antiques & period paintings, some have four poster beds. Spacious & private, you can retire & be tranquil after a day's painting, whilst enjoying the pleasure of an authentic Renaissance setting.

For single bookings, there is the huge 'L'Appartment' which is the size of a small house. It has three charming bedrooms , antiques, paintings and a shared bathroom & loo in its corridor. Because it is so spacious, you will be private & comfortable.

'L'Appartement' - The Dayroom, 65m.sq

A bedroom in 'L'Appartment'

'La Vie du Château' - whether relaxing on lawn, playing boules, having aperitifs, enjoying good company or walking in the woods, you will enjoy your holiday at Lanquais.

There is a Plan d'Eau (clean swimming lake with showers) & shops within walking distance. With all the other sites in the area to visit,going fishing,golfing ,byclcing or just relaxing or joining in the social activities, non-painting partners will also have a good holiday.