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THE PERFECT SUMMER RETREAT

Exclusive StayJune 2014, , , ,
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If you are looking for a special summer vacation to spend with friends and family – whether for a weekend break or for a longer stay – then Château Bouffémont provides all the lavishness and service one could ask for.

Nestled in beautifully manicured gardens, the Château boasts an idyllic location – just 30 kilometers from the center of Paris. Welcoming, charming and impeccably furnished throughout, our fine residence provides the perfect base for a relaxing summer break with family and friends. Rooms are slick and indulgently decorated and the entrance hall and dining rooms of the Château display a majestic splendor.

Everything at Château Bouffémont is made to measure to ensure a truly unique experience for guests and a break that is full of surprises. The Château’s exceptional concierge service is on hand at all times to advise and assist with all desired plans. Whether you wish for an activities-led break or whether you would rather relax and share peaceful moments back at the Château, this attractive haven offers everything you need to unwind.

Discover our outstanding and fine cuisine, which uses fresh and seasonal product. Sit down in our glamorous grounds or enjoy the heat of the summer months with a picnic or barbecue outside with your friends and family. You also can choose to simply relax outside and curl up with a good book in one of the Château’s cosy hammocks.

Château Bouffémont promises total escapism and the perfect place to wind down for you and your family and friends.

 

 

 

A FABULOUS FATHER’S DAY

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Treat your father this Father’s Day to the perfect indulgence with a stay at Château Bouffémont.

It is the luxurious setting and distinctive ambience of the Château, which makes the experience so truly unique.

The striking entrance paints the scene as the Château rises boldly from the neatly manicured grounds.

From the moment you arrive, the warmth of service and level of attention will make you feel instantly at home.

Our concierge service will take care of all your needs and shall gladly make all arrangements and bookings on your behalf. The Château Bouffémont experience is all in the detail.

 Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome glass of champagne and admire the views from your lavishly decorated room out on to the breath-taking grounds. Then surprise your father to the gastronomic delights of our special Father’s Day lunch and savour a three-course gourmet feast created by our Chef A.Politi.

Artichoke ravioli with its hen bouillon, cappuccino of Parmesan, Roasted Black Angus, estouffade of potatoes and morel, Au tour de la tomate: tomato/watermelon, tomato pie and mille-feuilles tomatoes crystallized.

After lunch, a number of different options await.

Enjoy a golfing afternoon at the nearby prestigious Paris International Golf Club, which boasts an 18 hole course. Or if you fancy something more active, enjoy a bike tour and go exploring through the heart of the Montmorency Forest.

Alternatively, savour the thrill of horse riding and the abundance of fresh air while enjoying French countryside at its best.

The glittering interiors and peaceful atmosphere of the Château ensure instant relaxation. The Château Bouffémont experience brings together opulence, refinement and comfort to provide the idyllic spot for a very special Father’s Day.

TIME FOR TENNIS

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Improve your serve this summer with Château Bouffémont.

 

Amidsprawling, landscapedgardens, our sumptuous sanctuary overlooks the beautiful 18-hole Paris International Golf Club, which has 3 tennis courts at its disposal.

The Château’s majestic façade paints a dramatic scene as you arrive and the theme is continued with lavish interiors featuring bespoke furnishings and glimmering marble. Bedrooms are opulently decorated with ornamental chandeliers and attractive fabrics and the suites look out on to staggering views over the grounds and the Golf Club.

Wake up to a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day in the exquisitely designed Salon du Baron and, after breakfast, it is time to sharpen up your tennis skills with your friends with exclusive access to the Club’s tennis courts.

Play singles or doubles and enjoy the beautiful views from the Club. If you wish to enhance your tennis skills, our concierge service will gladly arrange some private tennis lessons for you and your friends.

After plenty of fresh air, it is time to savour some divine culinary creations back at the Château using only fresh, seasonal ingredients with renowned french wine matching to each course.

It is the first class service and the pure attention to detail at Château Bouffémont which sets it apart and the Château’s tranquil backdrop provides the perfect spot for some leisurely relaxation.

IMAGE – An escape less ordinary

PressMay 2014

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Here’s an exclusive French palace, just outside Paris, formally the residence of the Marquise de Preignes and Baron Empain. The 19th century Château, nestled in the Montmorency Forest, is an authentic bourgeois experience. Sweeping manicured lawns, five decadent reception halls, classic French Suites and an ornate antique setting make for your very own Versailles. It’s a little taste of life à la Marie Antoinette.

FAIRY TALE ROMANCE

WeddingsMay 2014,

 

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Enveloped by luscious green gardens with panoramic views, Château Bouffémont makes an idyllic destination to celebrate your landmark day in a fairy tale setting.

Bask in majestic elegance with a lavish wedding at this distinctive residence displaying rich colours, beautiful décor with breath-taking views.

Allow true romance to blossom and celebrate your love story with a timeless wedding at Château Bouffémont. The Château’s exceptional concierge service will embrace your visions to guide you effortlessly through your wedding journey to create for you the most magical day. The concierge service prides itself on its ability to create and design the most memorable of wedding experiences and can cater to all needs and tastes. It is the wholly customised approach of the Château that makes the wedding preparations so seamless and the concierge service can advise and assist with all aspects from menu planning, music organisation to floral design and setting inspiration.

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A glittering champagne reception with mouth-watering canapés outside on the Château’s beautifully appointed terrace is the perfect way to commence the wedding festivities. Whilst your guests sip their champagne, they can enjoy the delightful views over the accompanying gardens and grounds.

Our acclaimed Chef will create a bespoke wedding banquet for an enchanting dining experience. Gourmet ingredients will be sourced and blended together to concoct a culinary masterpiece designed in accordance with your wishes. The Château’s sommelier will be at your disposal for advice on the selection of the finest wines to harmonize with your wedding feast.  If you prefer, the Château will assist in the engagement of exclusive caterers to provide a divine wedding breakfast with tantalizing delicacies.

The Château with its sweeping staircase, symmetrical entrance way and elevated ceilings provides a dramatic backdrop for your wedding photography. Stunning floral arrangements, romantic lighting and elegant décor will create the most memorable wedding ambience. Château Bouffémont will work with you to transform your inspirations into a wondrous reality. Experience nuptial delight in an oasis of romantic tranquility and exclusivity at Château Bouffémont.

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A WEEK-END WITH ERIC BOURSE

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Vigne de feu – 160 x 40 x 5

To celebrate the launch of his exhibition at Château Bouffémont, the artist Eric Bourse will give private painting lessons, open only to our guests.

A tailor-made class to express one’s artistic talent in a special and intimate setting. With its spacious living rooms, sunlit patios and large gardens, Château Bouffémont fosters creativity.

This art course will revolve around an introduction to acrylic painting, of which Eric Bourse is a master. Guests will learn the bases of pictorial art or perfect their skills alongside the artist himself.Seizing the light, capturing the beauty of a landscape, playing with colours…

One to one or in small groups, the painter leads his students into developing their own style, always encouraging creative freedom.

After this week-end of exchanges, discussions, improvisations, pictorial surprises and new inspiration, guests will leave with their own artwork.

A preview of your stay…

Friday – After a welcome from the Château Bouffémont staff, a gastronomic dinner awaits you upon arrival.

Saturday – Meet Eric Bourse around a delicious breakfast. You will first familiarise yourself with painting techniques. After that, classes will take place all day long, fitting your pace and preferences. A « Colourful » buffet for lunch and a barbecue created by our Chef for Dinner…share convivial moments.

Sunday – After a brunch, you will finish your artwork and enjoy the state of the Château..

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Fusion – 4116 x 89

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Pétillant- 30 x 30

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Venise – 97 x 130

LIVE IN ART PRESENTS ERIC BOURSE AT CHATEAU BOUFFEMONT

NewsApril 2014,
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During his exhibition at Château Bouffémont, Eric Bourse displays the creme de la creme  of his work. Nearly 50 paintings, telling their own story, make up a collection full of emotions, in which one can see the events that shaped the painter’s life.

 

About Eric Bourse 

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1956 –  Eric Bourse is born in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, a town in the North of France

1981 –  He discovers painting. This is the beginning of a deep, lifelong passion

1983 –  First exhibition, as part of a group of independent artists from his home town

1988 –  First exhibition in a gallery, in Valenciennes

1991/1995 –  Beginning of an initiatory trip through China, South America, Africa and the United-States

1996 –  First personal exhibition at Château d’Olhain, in France

1998 –  Eric Bourse receives first prize at Salon de Lutèce in Paris

1999 – One year later, he receives first prize in the Art Masters contest in New York

2000 – The artist meets Kit Bentley ; this marks the beginning of a beautiful partnership

2001-  After winning the gold medal at the Salon International de Nancy, Eric Bourse exhibits for the first time in England, at the Summers Art Gallery. A series of personal exhibitions worldwide follows.

 

In 2014, Eric Bourse’s artwork takes up residence at Château Bouffémont. This is the most prolific exhibition the French artist has held to date.

 About Live in Art 

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Live in Art is first and foremost the story of a woman, Kit Bentley. Born in London but a Parisian at heart, Kit Bentley is passionate. And in love. In love with art, painting, France, Dordogne. In love with talent.

Following her successful studies in Art History and Design, Kit Bentley sets a goal for herself: to make contemporary art accessible to everyone, in part through diversification of exhibition places. Art without borders. In 2001, Kit Bentley opens her own gallery, Summers Art, in West Clandon (Surrey). It later gives birth to a digital version, Live in Art.

Many exhibitions take place there, all of which focus on French contemporary art.

Kit Bentley likes the juxtaposition of modern and ancient, the harmonious showdown between historical and contemporary. In keeping with this approach, isn’t exhibiting Eric Bourse’s work in a place full of history a perfectly logical move?