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Welcome to Logis & Jardins de Chênard

Covering an area of 3 hectares, the gardens of Logis de Chênard include a variety of rare tree species, a roseraie , an « à la française » garden, an English park, an aquatic garden and an orchard. The exteriors of the Logis and the gardens are recognised as Monument Historiques de France.

  • About Logis de Chênard
  • History
  • à la française Garden
  • à l'anglaise Garden
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  • About Logis de Chênard

    The original mansion was built around 1630 and belonged to Sieur de Mesmole until the French Revolution. Logis de Chenard was then bought by Jean-Baptiste Tabuteau. The current Logis was largely rebuilt in 1820 but kept its two massive entrance towers (Les Pigeonniers) from the previous period. One century later, René Tabuteau decided to create a remarkable Park next to the house. It was designed by the emblematic Charente landscape architect Eugène Bureau between 1922 and 1930. The task was really tough as it necessitated then bringing tons of good ground to the limestone hills of Chenard but also planting rare tree species. The daughter of René, Simone-Alice Signac-Tabuteau kept on magnifying the gardens and was always happy to welcome visitors. Since she passed away in 2006, her cousin Alain de Lavallade, his daughter Anne-Sophie and her husband Arnaud de Gabriac have had the charge of perpetuating the magnificence of The Logis and Gardens of Chênard. They extended the centennial linden alley down to the entrance of the Logis and have planted new species in the Park. They rely on Marie Claude Braud who has been the valorous Gardener since 1997. The gardens and the exteriors of the Logis are recognised as Monuments Historiques de France since 1992. Since 2016 a gite can welcome visitors considering staying one week or more in this beautiful countryside very close to many attractions and sightseeings in Charente, Dordogne and Périgord.

  • History

    About the history of the Logis and its gardens: Chenard is a house built in 1630 and belonging to the family of Mesmole until the revolution. Two imposing dovecote from this period still flank the entrance gate. Around 1800 Jean-Baptiste Tabuteau bought and rebuilt the existing dwelling in the 1820s A century later in 1920, René Tabuteau entrusted to landscape architect Eugène Bureau Charentais drawing the current garden. Work began in 1924 and ended in 1930... Read more

  • à la française Garden

    The garden was designed and created by Mr. Bureau , landscape architect Charentais , between 1922 and 1924. Visitors can see an assembly comprising an English garden , a French garden and a vegetable garden . The garden and the outside of the house are recorded in the inventory of historical monuments since 1992.

  • à l'anglaise Garden

    The garden was designed and created by Mr. Bureau , landscape architect Charentais , between 1922 and 1924. Visitors can see an assembly comprising an English garden , a French garden and a vegetable garden . The garden and the outside of the house are recorded in the inventory of historical monuments since 1992.

The Gardens of Chênard

From June to September you can book your visit of the gardens during week days

  • For booking call the gardener Madame Braud : +33 (0)6 15 28 00 70
  • Adults : 3€.
  • Children free .

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Gîte de Chênard

Next to the Logis de Chênard is the Gîte de Chênard. Renovated in spring 2016, the capacity of the accommodation is 6 adults or 4 adults with 4 children. The Gite is composed of :

  • Two double bedrooms
  • One twin bedroom ( one extra bed can be added for children)
  • One living room with an american kitchen, a dining table and a sofa.
  • One bathroom with an independent wc
  • One private fenced garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
  • Private Parking
  • Wifi access
  • Hiking trails start from the gite and cross the woods and fields of the Property.
  • Access to the swimming pool (summer only)
  • Unlimited access to the Gardens of Chenard
  • Pets welcome

Booking Information

Weekly rates for the 3 bedrooms accomodation start from 500€
For all information about booking, please send us an email at : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Call +33 6 79 46 23 43

Map location

Logis de Chênard is located in a very peaceful and beautiful country side area between Charente and Dordogne, with lots of possibilities of hiking,visiting beautiful old villages and Roman churches, attending to local festivals and markets, wine and cognac tasting or going to nice restaurants. See main distances below to cities and attractions.

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Distances to main sightseeings

  • Montmoreau Saint Cybard : 8 kms, ( nearest supermarket , Post office, medical center)
  • Villebois-Lavalette : 10 kms ( very nice old town, beautiful castle, Top Butcher, baker, News agent, market twice a week, gorgeous Super U with an English food section)
  • Chalais : 24 kms ( castles and restaurants)
  • Aubeterre sur Dronne : 25 kms ( Monolithic church, charming village)
  • Angoulême : 30 kms ( Main TGV Train stations, nice restaurants, Cathedral and city walk, Comics Museum, shopping)
  • Brantôme : 48 kms ( Antiquaires, city walk, restaurants)
  • La Rochefoucauld : 48 kms ( Castle visit)
  • Cognac : 60 kms (Visits of Cognac Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin,…)
  • Périgueux : 66 kms ( old town walk, restaurants)
  • Saint Emilion : 77 kms ( wineries visit and old town walk)
  • Saintes : 87 kms ( Roman vestiges)
  • Bergerac : 87 kms ( wineries visits)
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne : 107 kms ( closest Beach, sea food restaurants)
  • Marennes-Oléron : 130 kms ( oyster and seafood restaurants)
  • Bordeaux : 113 kms ( city visit, wineries visits, shopping Malls, restaurants, Merignac airport)
  • Limoges: 130 kms ( Visits of Porcelaine maker : Havilland, Bernardaud,…)
  • Brive : 150 kms (old town visit, restaurants, low cost airport)
  • Poitiers : 156 kms ( city visit, Futuroscope Park )
  • La Rochelle : 160 kms ( harbour and old town visit, sea food restaurants)

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