A room steeped in history

The Peony Room is perhaps the most personal room in the château. It belonged to Robert de la Bouillerie—Bob, to his family—and still bears his mark, literally. Its wood paneling, four-poster bed, and wardrobe all bear the traces of a man who was a talented woodworker. Its window overlooks the pond and orangery, a view that one imagines has been enjoyed for generations. With its Indian fabric stretched across the walls, this room is particularly warm and inviting.

Bob and his woodwork

Robert de la Bouillerie was a carpenter at heart. Family tradition has it that he was the one who made the woodwork that adorns his bedroom—a meticulous, discreet job that says a lot about the man’s character. He is also credited with the four-poster bed that stands in the center of the room and the wardrobe, closed by an authentic “napkin fold” door, a cabinetmaking technique characteristic of the 15th century, with its carved panels in relief that imitate the drape of pleated fabric. These pieces did not come from an antique dealer: they have always been here.

Memories of the Restoration

The room also contains mementos from a pivotal period in French history: the Restoration in the early 19th century, when the Bourbons returned to the throne after the Revolution and the Empire. An ancestor of the family held prominent positions during this period: Master of Requests at the Council of State, Intendant of the Crown Treasury, member of the Family Council of the Children of France, and Officer of the Legion of Honor.
Breakfast

Breakfast

An organic breakfast is provided. It is served in the dining room with all the refinement and art de vivre of France. Most of the products are made in Hodebert’s kitchen by the hostess using high-quality organic ingredients. The spelt bread is made according to a recipe by Saint Hildegard of Bingen using non-hybridized organic flour. The jams are cooked in organic cane sugar with fruit from Hodebert or neighboring orchards. Organic cheeses or cheeses from neighboring farms, homemade organic yogurt with orange blossom…