France I Château-Verdun
An ancient 13th century fortress transformed into a luxury hotel
Situated on a mountain in the French Pyrenees, Château Gudanes was built as a fortress in the 13th century, and has now been converted into a luxury hotel where to relax and enjoy French cuisine.
Today listed as a historical monument, it was designed by the architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, one of the most renowned architects in history for his wonderful works, such as the Petit Trianon, the Place de la Concorde and the Versailles opera house.
In 2013, with the building inaccessible and almost collapsed, restoration work began (which has not yet been completed), receiving the Medal of Honour from the Louis de Polignac Foundation. The structure of the palace, its large windows, doors and walls have been preserved, and the original wooden ceilings, hidden frescoes on the walls, stone fireplaces and coats of arms, chandeliers, Venetian glassware and mouldings on walls and ceilings have been restored.
The interiors maintain the essence of the château and its Renaissance style, decorated with antique pieces, original French portraits, curtains and large carpets.
The kitchen, the heart of the château, where you can enjoy authentic banquets with traditional French dishes made with produce grown in the château’s gardens or the chef’s delicious pastries.
We share the value of authentic elements, and the charm of places that tell a story. The pursuit of excellence and luxury in the details.
Una antigua fortaleza del siglo XIII convertida en hotel de lujo
Situado en una montaña en los Pirineos franceses, Château Gudanes, se construyó como fortaleza en el siglo XIII y ha sido reconvertido en un hotel de lujo donde descansar y disfrutar de la gastronomía francesa.
Catalogado hoy en día como monumento histórico, fue diseñado por el arquitecto Ange-Jacques Gabriel, uno de los arquitectos más reconocidos de la historia por sus maravillosas obras, como el Petit Trianon, la Place de la Concorde y la ópera de Versalles.
En 2013 con el edificio inaccesible y casi derrumbado comienzan los trabajos de restauración (que aún no han terminado), recibiendo la Medalla de Honor de la Fundación Luis de Polignac. Se ha conservado la estructura del palacio, sus grandes ventanales, puertas y paredes, y se han restaurado los techos de madera originales, los frescos ocultos de las paredes, las chimeneas y escudos de piedra, las lámparas, la cristalería veneciana y las molduras de paredes y techos.
Los interiores, que mantienen la esencia del castillo y su estilo renacentista, están decorados con piezas antiguas, retratos originales franceses, cortinas y grandes alfombras.
En la cocina, el corazón del castillo, se puede disfrutar de auténticos banquetes con platos tradicionales franceses elaborados con productos cultivados en los jardines del château y de deliciosos pasteles del chef.
Compartimos el valor de los elementos auténticos y el encanto de los lugares que cuentan una historia. La búsqueda de la excelencia y el lujo en los detalles.
Words: Elena & Beatriz Perelli
Photographs: Château Gudanes
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