Paul Morinaud
Château de Fiac, for a romantic weekend away
A romantic nature cocktail in the Tarn.
In the heart of the Tarn region, this 19th-century château, beautifully renovated from top to bottom, is the perfect place to let go. Its sublime grounds and Olympian atmosphere are just the first of the wonders awaiting you. Journey to an out-of-this-world, out-of-time estate.
The famous land of Cocagne
Link Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne, and you're in the famous Pays de Cocagne, which is more than just an expression. Fiac is located in the heart of this region of wonders and abundance, within easy reach of many places of interest. Castres and Gaillac can also be added to the list of nearby cities. Château de Fiac is an ideal base from which to explore the region by day, before returning to the calm of the estate in the evening for a well-deserved rest.
Taking care of yourself (at last)
It's not easy to take care of yourself and your well-being with the pace of everyday life... At Château de Fiac, you'll have no problem doing so, and you'll devote all the time you need to it. On the menu: pilates, yoga or muscle-strengthening classes taught by expert external coaches; massages using Thalgo or Ella Batché products (after an analysis on the Skintex Diag machine for a complete skin analysis); a very cosy balneotherapy area; and, of course, an outdoor infinity pool on the edge of the park.
A cocoon of disconnection
The park itself, a superb three-hectare estate, gives the word "disconnection" its rightful place. Majestic, centuries-old trees punctuate the gently sloping grounds. At Château de Fiac, tranquillity is king - it's even an art of living. An opportunity to forget the outside world and take time to breathe, admire and listen. The ultra-comfortable bedding in the rooms (sixteen keys, including a rooftop suite on the entire top floor) almost makes you want to stay in... The generous dimensions of the rooms (20m2 minimum for the classic, and up to 80m2) also make a major contribution.
A unique atmosphere
In these rooms, as well as in the common areas, the décor leaves nothing to be desired. Here, geometric shapes; there, designer pieces. Throughout the building, more than four hundred paintings are displayed, some of which take us back in time while adding an unexpected twist - like these "historical" family portraits, which appear to be classic, but where Mr. Oldham poses with a chocolate bar and Mrs. Oldham with a packet of potato chips... Most of the works were custom-made for Château de Fiac, as the owner, British artist Gordon Oldham, is a great lover of art.
Romantic ambience in a bucolic setting
Beyond the rooftop suite, the charming nooks and crannies hidden in the lounges, the bucolic nature and implacable calm, the terrace overlooking the park is the epicenter of romance at the château. Whether for a nocturnal tête-à-tête in front of chef Jérôme Travere's beautifully presented cuisine, or for a cocktail while listening to singer Stel suavely perform her covers, the place seduces and invites you to prolong the poetry.
Château de Fiac
51, rue de Chaminade
81 500, Fiac
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