Me and my wife stayed there for 3 nights. The location is terrific, the Lot river is wonderful, the castle is a real time travel experience. The staff is very friendly , the room was great and I loved the flat screen tv hidden behind the mirror. The restaurant was excellent a bit expensive, but it worths every penny spent... More

Stayed for 4 nights and took our 3 young children and had a fantastic luxury break. From the start every member of staff went out of their way to be helpful and welcoming in particular the sommelier and the staff in the restaurant/bar. Lots of small touches that made it a luxury stay such as bathrobes in the right sizes... More

I have had the good fortune to stay in several chateaux in France. The Chateau de Mercues is among the best. The rooms are spacious and very well appointed. The grounds are inviting. The meals are superb. I highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking for a special getaway. More

Arrived early evening - carried our bags from parking area (in complete view of 3 staff standing in reception), no help offered. Checked in, chap begins showing us to our rooms which are on the first floor (2 flights of steps) and I had to stop and say could you please carry the bags! Get in the rooms - one... More

Stayed here for three nights as part of a trip around Bordeaux. The chateau itself is impressive with great views as it sits on top of a hill with a cliff face down to the river. We had a suite with a separate room for our six year old son that was in a turret...he loved that. Rooms were large,... More

We stayed at Chateau de Mercues for 3 nights in mid-July. We had an exceptional experience. The chateau sits atop a mountain with incredible views. The rooms are grand with modern updated bathrooms. The huge pool was a big hit with our children. The staff could not have been nicer and more accomodating. We were very sad to leave! More

The location is superb, so is the garden and the centuries of history attached to the place make it interesting. Amenities are good, service is perfect and unobtrusive, dinner was delicious. The room, though huge, needed refurbishing in my opinion: it looked dated. It is possible to have a massive four poster bed and some more modern touches, which are... More

Having been there, i can now understand why the Americans are critical, lack of air conditioning, and rooms that are not really modern or hi-tech. However, being European and a lover of history, this chateau is great. The rooms are furnished with furniture in keeping with the style of the chateau and are immaculate. The staff were friendly and eager... More

Perched high on a sheer cliff with a commanding view of the River Lot and surrounding countryside, the Chateau de Mercues is a seven century old royal castle and Relais & Chateaux property that leaves a little bit to be desired in its hotel room operation but easily exceeds all other expectations with its gourmet restaurant. Exquisite gourmet food, great... More