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DOMAINE DES ETANGS AUBERGE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH FRENCH HERITAGE PORCELAIN BRAND, BERNARDAUD (France)
Domaine des Etangs Auberge, the 13th century château retreat on 2,500 acres of private estate in rural south-western France’s Limousin region and part of ultra-luxury hospitality brand Auberge Resorts Collection, set to debut in London in Spring next year, is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with Bernardaud. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Monday 01 September 2025
 Photo credit © Domaine des Etangs
Founded in 1863 in Limoges, the historic birthplace of French porcelain, Bernardaud has built a legacy of excellence and innovation over five generations of family craftsmanship.
Located just a stone's throw from Domaine des Etangs Auberge, this locally rooted partnership embodies Auberge Resorts Collection's commitment to honoring each destination's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The exclusive partnership, which will run from summer and into the festive season, brings immersive experiences to the guests of Domaine des Etangs Auberge.
Each experience, which is exclusively available at the French château, will honour the heritage ofart de vivrein the region.
From intimate etiquette workshops and refined afternoon teas served on Bernardaud porcelain, to private visits of the Bernardaud Manufacture for a rare glimpse into the artistry behind each handcrafted piece, this partnership is set to offer guests a timeless journey into French elegance and craftsmanship.
Signature experiences include:
- Un Goûter de Porcelaine – The Bernardaud Art of Tea: Explore the evolution of teatime traditions guided by a Bernardaud expert, followed by an indulgent afternoon tea paired with sweet creations by the château's pastry chef, and elegantly served on Bernardaud porcelain. During the month of December, guests will be treated to a dedicated Festive Afternoon Tea, rich with seasonal flavours and showcasing Bernardaud's new Christmas Collection.
- Au-Delà du Repas – The Elegance of the Table: A guided practical workshop in the history and modern adaptation of French dining etiquette. Guests will learn how to master the art of tablescaping, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by Matthieu Pasgrimaud, Executive Chef of farm to table fine dining restaurant Dyades that was recently awarded a Michelin Star.
- Exclusive Visit to the Bernardaud Manufacture: A private guided tour of Bernardaud's Limoges atelier, complete with the opportunity for guests to personalise their own porcelain piece alongside the artisans.
“This partnership offers our guests a unique journey into the heritage and savoir-faire of two French icons, both rooted in the Limousin region,” says Ernesto Ovalle, General Manager of Domaine des Etangs.
“Together with Bernardaud, we are delighted to share the timeless beauty, refinement, and craftsmanship that define life at the château and our wider Auberge Resorts Collection ethos.”
Steeped in history,Domaine des Etangs Auberge, the much-loved 13th century château estate is home to eleven rooms and suites, as well as six individual one-to-five-bedroom Farmhouse Cottages.
Theart de vivreretreat is surrounded by 2,500 acres of beautiful private countryside for hotel guests to discover, including seven tranquil lakes, forests, gardens and undisturbed pastures, with grazing cows, deer and an array of birdlife and biodiversity. Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a one-of-a-kind destination where guests come to restore balance, reconnect to simpler pastimes and discover Michelin-starred farm-to-table gastronomy, art and natural wellness in a peaceful rural setting.
Guests can enjoy art and nature trails, vegetable garden and farmyard guided tours, mushroom foraging, biking through the estate with a picnic stop en route, row boating on one of the lakes and horseback riding. In the surrounding area, guests are encouraged to explore the local village of Massignac and the picturesque Cognac region; further afield, Dordogne and Bordeaux can be discovered as part of a road-trip itinerary.
About Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is a 13th century chateau set on 2,500 forested acres in the Charente region in south west France. Once the private holiday estate of the Primat family, the property was transformed into a luxury hotel and art de vivre retreat in 2015. As of April 2023, Auberge Resorts Collection was selected by Garance Primat to manage Domaine des Etangs, which, from its origin as a fiefdom of the knights of Chasteigner de la Roche-Posay to its 1860s renovation as a family castle, remains emblematic of rich French history. The chateau embodies the absolute best of French design, blending a world class restoration of an ancient castle and original farm buildings with a sophisticated palette of curated modern art and artisan architectural interventions. The hotel features a renowned art gallery, a farm to table fine Michelin-starred dining restaurant “Dyades” spearheaded by Michelin starred Executive Chef Matthieu Pasgrimaud, a wellness space built around the original works of the old mill building, a floating tennis court, a Thermal baths pool house and charming multi-story rooms carved out of restored 18th century barns.
Domaine des Etangs Auberge marks the second European property for Auberge Resorts Collection, which currently comprises 30 extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs throughout the US, Mexico, Central America and Europe. In Europe, Domaine des Etangs Auberge is joined byGrace Hotel Aubergein Santorini,The Woodward Aubergein Geneva, andCollegio alla Querce Aubergein Florence, which opened in March 2025. In Spring 2026, the debut ofCambridge House Aubergein London's Mayfair will mark Auberge's fifth European destination.
About Auberge Resorts Collections
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.
 Photo credit © Domaine des Etangs
 Photo credit © Domaine des Etangs
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