![]() ![]() And the views from the chateau’s hillside location are truly picturesque! Chateau de Siorac is a very special property, and Jose and Diana Serrano are equally special hosts. The property itself is a satisfying temptation as well, offering a pristine swimming pool, charming private patio, lovely gardens and plantings, and horses and goats barned at the end of an idyllic grassy pathway. Each was a culinary delight, reflecting the specialities of the Dordogne region and served with tasteful elegance. Their tenacious attention to detail celebrates the best in taste, graciousness, and congeniality, embedding that message in Chateau’ de Siorac’s walls going forward! Our party of eight also enjoyed two dinners prepared by the chateau’s owners. Surely the walls of Chateau de Siorac speak eloquently, inviting guests of today to indulge in the embrace of history, but the results of their labor heighten both the magic and quality of one’s stay. To my respectful surprise, perhaps the most compelling and indisputable message was realizing the extraordinary and unwavering commitment that the Serranos, the owners, have made in bringing the chateau to its current state of irresistible hospitality. From the time of my arrival I was ripe with “listening”, eager to hear what secrets the walls of a chateau tracing back to the mid-1500’s would share. My memory is overflowing with all that was absorbed during my week-long stay. ![]() The reality of that statement resonates when one has the good fortune of staying at Chateau de Siorac. There are also some who are fortunate to run a web-based business that is not location-dependent so that they can experience the benefits of living and working in France.The French architect Hector Guimard expressed that “genuine hospitality cannot be described, but it is immediately felt”. ![]() ![]() Whereas people may have traditionally purchased holiday homes, overseas retirement havens or sound investments in France, it is not so unusual to find the once career hungry individuals who have had enough of the city lifestyle opting for ‘the good life’ and buying a charming rustic chalet in a bustling French ski resort or running a successful business on the south coast of France. Now people are buying all over the French continent depending on their individual requirements. Historically, areas such as the Cote d'Azur and the Dordogne were popular with those looking to step onto the French property ladder. As property in France has become more accessible and affordable, many people have looked to invest. For some, the chance to own a second home or holiday villa in France is no longer a dream or a right that’s reserved for the rich and famous. Low-cost airlines that fly to smaller, local French airports combined with rising UK property prices are contributing factors for the surge in interest in the French property market. As such, France has experienced a surge in the number of Britons taking the plunge across the channel and buying a property here. Sounds perfect doesn't it?! So why Dordogne? The countryside, the rivers, the idyllic views, a home from home, the chance to earn a good rental income and investment in a popular destination, are all great reasons to buy here.įreshly baked diet-defying croissants, delicious cheeses, market fresh produce, and sprawling vineyards are all loveable clichés that attract millions of visitors to France each year.įrance’s relatively low property prices have more recently also become a major attraction for many visitors looking to continue their fond holiday memories abroad. ![]()
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