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For Guests

“Château de Dompierre”

The Château de Dompierre is beautifully nestled between forests, a permaculture garden and its own lake. A place to immerse yourself in nature, relax and discover yourself.

Special Offer and Seminar Guests

We offer full board for our seminar and special offer guests. All meals consist of vegetarian ingredients, preferably organic, from our permaculture garden and seasonal:

  • Breakfast buffet with coffee or tea
  • Lunch salad buffet
  • Dinner
  • Tea and water throughout

Meal requests

Please note that we charge a surcharge of Euro 10 per day for changes or adjustments to meals (vegan or allergies).

Registration for a seminar or special offer

How to book a seminar:

  • Please book your chosen seminar with the seminar organizer first. Contact information and links can be found in the calendar of the respective seminar. Please only book your stay with us once the organizer has confirmed your participation!
  • Our prices are a package deal consisting of accommodation and full board. The prices quoted do not include the seminar fee of the seminar organizer. Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse meals not consumed or overnight stays not taken due to late arrival or early departure.

How to book a special offer:

  • Please book your chosen special offer with the respective room first.
  • Our prices are a package deal consisting of accommodation and full board. Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse meals not consumed or overnight stays not taken due to late arrival or early departure.
Cancellation conditions

By Deregistration: 

  • up to 14 days before the start of the seminar we charge a processing fee of CHF 50.
  • up to 7 days before the start of the seminar, 50% of the stay will be charged as a cancellation fee
  • from 6 days to the start of the seminar 100% of the stay will be charged as a cancellation fee

Seminar guest prices always include full board. We cannot grant any reductions on the total amount for meals not taken during the course, for late arrivals or early departures and for unused overnight stays. Thank you for your understanding.
Regardless of the reasons for canceling the seminar, the cancellation conditions listed above apply in any case.

Book your stay at the castle

For Holiday Guests

Enjoy a break with friends or family and discover the extensive grounds with their own lake and forest. Immerse yourself in nature and relax your body and soul.

Stay overnight

We offer a variety of accommodation options for holiday guests, combining comfort, privacy, and a unique historic setting.

Castle Accommodation (15 guests)

  • Two suites with private bathrooms

  • One family suite (two rooms) with private bathroom

  • Three double rooms with shared bathrooms

Guests also enjoy two salons, a fully equipped kitchen, and an indoor sauna.

Annexe

The annexe “Le coeur” has a spacious communal area with a large kitchen and a play area with a pool table. There are two toilets, one wheelchair accessible.

Nature Accommodation

  • Two yurts, each for 3 guests, offering a cozy, nature-focused stay

Outdoor Areas

The estate features a lake, gardens, forest, courtyard, fire pits, as well as an outdoor sauna and hot tub for relaxing under the open sky.

La vie en Rose

Le Grand Bleu

Malachite

La Paserelle

Philomele

Yurt Lune

Tower

Le coeur

Castle Kitchen

Big Kitchen

Le Coeur

Salle de Garde

Culinary

Eating at the castle

We offer our guests a rich breakfast buffet including coffee and tea, which can be booked separately for 10 euros per person. Breakfast is vegetarian/vegan and prepared with fresh seasonal and organic ingredients from our permaculture project and local producers.

Children aged 0-4 eat for free, breakfast costs 6 euros for those aged 5-11 (please communicate at the recption).

Breakfast time: 08:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Cooking at the castle

For guests staying at the castle, there is a kitchen and the dining room Salle de Garde, where you can cook and dine like castle lords of old times.

For all guests (including those from the castle) we have a large kitchen in the annex building with a refrigerator, gas stove, oven, etc. and a beautiful dining area that can be used. If desired, vegetables and salad can be purchased from our permaculture garden.

There are various fire pits at the lake and in the forest. Our guests can grill or light a fire there (unless there is a fire ban due to drought).

Discover our Land

Walk through the park and discover our peninsula. There you can watch wild animals and relax. It has various benches to comfortably read a book or just be. A circular hiking trail starts in front of the castle and is about 7 km long, which is also an ideal jogging route.

Games and fun

In the oldest wing of the castle, there is a game area with a pool table and table football. There is a ping pong table and space to play football or volleyball on site. On request, bicycles can be rented from us to explore the area.

By the lake

You can explore the lake by pedalo or canoe and discover the flora and fauna. In our lake you can swim at your own risk at the bathing jetty.

Guided tour

Every Sunday we give the opportunity from 3 pm to 4.30 pm a partial tour of the castle and the park. The history of the site will be explained and our project presented. A minimum contribution of 5 euros per person is required, payable in cash on site. This contribution supports the project.

The lake

SPA area

The SPA area is open to our guests every Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Finnish sauna, which is powered by wood, offers a beautiful view of the lake. The terrace in front of the sauna has 4 deckchairs for relaxing. The hotpot offers space for 6 people and you lets you enjoy the castle atmosphere.

On request, the spa area can also be used on other days for 60 euros (4 hours)

Useful information

Site plan:

Created by Rahel Zimmermann.

Guest information

Important Information about your stay

Times for arrival and departure

As a rule, the rooms can be occupied from 4 p.m. On the day of departure, the rooms must be vacated by 10 a.m. Exceptions are possible, but must be agreed with the castle office in good time and confirmed in writing.

How to get here

Train Station at La Souterraine.

By Car: go to St. Sornin le Lac, turn right in the village and follow the shields “château de dompierre”. The parking area is outside the castle park.

Cancellation conditions for holiday guests

Cancellation up to 14 days in advance is subject to a processing fee of 50 euro.

Cancellation up to 7 days in advance 50% of the deposit.

After that 100% of the deposit.