VILLAS IN VINEYARD RALLY COURSE PROPERTY Taken over by the Allard family in 2004, Château de Lastours was once known as “Castrum de Turribus”, because of its location on the ancient Via Domitia linking Narbonne to Spain. Originally serving as an inn for travellers along this road through the heart of the Corbières, the 800 hectares of the estate include a 100-hectare vineyard, which produces a range of prestige wines. Tucked between the vineyards and the moorland tracks you'll find the villas "Laurède" and "Aladers". With contemporary decor and quality furnishings their 12 rooms are an elegant setting from which to enjoy nature, cross country motorsport experiences - and the fine wines of the Château.
The Château is regularly used as a testing ground for 4x4 vehicles and motorsport teams, it is a welcome stop on the Paris Dakar rally. Whether as a passenger in a 4x4 or at the wheel of a quadbike, explore Château de Lastours and its vineyards, along the routes used by competitors in the famed race. “A terroir for fine wine and tuning rally cars”
Rooms in the two villas all have private bathroom, air conditioning, mini bar, TV, and wireless internet.
Château de Lastours, with vines growing on terraces on the steep hillsides between the blue sky and the sea, overlooked by it's 300-metre high peak, is a remarkable site. Enjoy and share the Allard family love of wine. Discover the quality and reputation of the great wines of the Château de Lastours whilst admiring the works featured in the annual summer exhibition in their wine cellar. Consider as well “La Bergerie” gourmet restaurant.. It is open all year and offers the perfect accompaniment to Château de Lastours wines, with its blend of Mediterranean produce and contemporary tastes. The Château offers a number of vine themed activities: tasting, cellar visits, gourmet restaurants, seminars, groups and motorsport themed leisure activities.
• Self Catering Villas Château de Lastours • Bar / Restaurant on site Portel des Corbières Languedoc 11490 France www.unusualhotelsoftheworld.com/ChateaudeLastours 47