Picomtal Castle

Description

Experience a 16th-century medieval château overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon: large, charming rooms and suites decorated in 19th-century style, with a formal garden. Tours, cultural events, treasure hunts for children, concerts...

The castle's history began in the 11th century as a watchtower, before it took on its definitive form during the Renaissance at the beginning of the 16th century. Successively a garrison during the reign of Louis XIV and Vauban, then the residence of a nobleman, it is now a venue for a variety of events: guided historical tours, company meetings, concerts, culinary workshops, conferences....
Despite its dilapidated state after a century of neglect, the 'old lady' immediately appealed to Sharon and Jacques, who were aware of the immense potential represented by its architecture, its history, its environment and its human scale.
They were both interested in old stones and monuments with a soul.
On acquiring the property in 1999, work began on it for a good three years, and the garden was reborn in the process: an exceptional guest house was born!

Spacious, quiet rooms and suites full of character.
For the sake of authenticity, there's no room for TV ...
Discreet internet connection.

● Suite "Louis XVI"
Very large, light-filled 18th-century-style bedroom, toile de Jouy, French ceiling, opening onto the garden to the south via the Louisiana-influenced veranda. Adjoining 14th-century tower with desk and bed.

● "L'illustre Inconnu" bedroom
Renaissance ambience with the imposing fireplace, topped by the painting of the illustrious Inconnu. Four-poster bed. French ceiling.

● Suite "Boniface"
Luminous suite in the 13th-century round watchtower, opening onto the garden. Louis Philippe furniture, 19th century larch parquet flooring. Veranda with desk and bed.

● Suite "Pic de Chabrière"
View of the lake, desk and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.

● Suite "Mont Guillaume"
View of the lake and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.

● "Le Morgon"
Bright room opening west. French-style ceiling.

● "Les accouchements"
Luminous west-facing room in a Directoire style. The chatelaine gave birth here, and could operate a bell located on the landing, from her bed.

● Bedroom "La Montagnette"
Double room now. French ceiling. Bright and open to the west. Privacy.

● "L'Annexe"
Small flat in 18th century extension, independent access via east courtyard, semi-private. Kitchen area, bedroom and shower upstairs. Ideal for a couple with two children.

Spaces at Château de Picomtal
Various spaces can accommodate from 15 to 100 people for meetings, seminars or receptions.

Concerts or other cultural events throughout the year find their place in the vaulted hall formerly the guards' hall.

Our professional kitchen allows the organisation of culinary workshops.

Park and garden, ponds and fountains, parterres framed by boxwood in the formal garden, calade, forecourt, orchard, pond, reveal themselves step by step around the Château de Picomtal, a jewel in the crown of the historic and architectural heritage of the Hautes-Alpes.

We organise culinary workshops, tasting dinners and demonstrations throughout the year. Each workshop is followed by a meal open to all.

The vaulted hall, formerly the guards' hall, regularly hosts concerts.

Guided tours are organised, especially in summer. There are also special events: Night visits in August. Heritage days in September.