Estancia El Colibri Cordoba

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Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
Estancia El Colibri Cordoba - Argentina
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5 August 2021

Come and discover the Estancia El Colibri at the foot of the Sierras de Córdoba in Santa Catalina. This charming house is a member of Relais & Châteaux and a real symbol of the Argentine dream of Stéphanie and Raoul Fenestraz.

With its dark wood floors, colonial style and antique furniture, it is above all a charming hotel, inspired by the Argentine estancias of the early 20th century, but the call of the great outdoors is omnipresent.

Enjoy horseback riding, polo lessons or lazing by the pool before delicious gourmet moments, with the Asado, the famous Argentine barbecue, as the finale…

Open the doors of the Estancia El Colibri in Santa Catalina and behold the 170 hectares available to you, with the plains of Córdoba in the background. With family, friends or surrounded by your employees, this luxury hotel with Argentine charm and colonial style astonishes every visitor.

Nestled in the heart of unspoiled nature, the Estancia blends harmoniously into a grandiose environment, where respect for Argentine culture and its traditions are preserved.

Inspired by the Argentine estancias of the early 20th century, this charming residence will offer you an idyllic setting for your stay in Argentina, in the province of Córdoba.

Just 45 minutes from Córdoba Airport, its location is ideal to explore northern Argentina. Located at the foot of the Sierras de Córdoba and surrounded by nature, this unique place in the pampas offers one of the most authentic and spectacular escapades in northern Argentina.

Colibri Suite
Our 105m² Suite Colibri is decorated with an ultimate refinement. Mural patterns are reproduced on the curtains and in the ceramic tile baths. Your Suite Colibri has a large entry way, living room, bedroom, double dressing, magnificent vaulted bath and private terrace. The living room can accommodate a third bed.

Enjoy two comfortable armchairs and the two fireplaces to relax in front of a fire after a day spent outdoors! Decorated in harmony with the room, the bath comes with a double sink, bathtub-Jacuzzi and separate shower. The toilets and bidet are independent.

Suites
Our two 78m² Suites are decorated with refinement and originality. Mural patterns are reproduced on the curtains and in the ceramic tile baths. Your Suite has a living room, bedroom, bath and private terrace.

At your request, your Suite can be prepared with a King size bed or twin beds. The living room can accommodate a third bed. Enjoy two comfortable armchairs and the two fireplaces to relax in front of a fire after a day spent outdoors!

Decorated in harmony with the room, the bath comes with a double sink, bathtub and separate shower. The toilets and bidet are independent.

La Table du Colibri
Our restaurant offers you a unique culinary experience, featuring the produce cultivated on our farm. Beef, milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables and aromatic herbs are of an absolute freshness and purity.

The dried meats and chesses from the Estancia Don André, as well as the bread and dairy products are transformed on site. With these ingredients and their original tastes, our sublime chef specializes in traditional Argentinean recipes. The wine list offers an exclusive selection of Argentina’s best wines.

Club House
With a panoramic view of our polo grounds, the Club House proposes lunch or dinner in a unique setting. Under blue skies or under the stars, you can enjoy one of our famous asados.

Lunch along the banks of the river
On horse, mountain bike, or by foot, make your way to the banks of the Santa Clarita River, which serpentines throughout the property. Enjoy a savoury pick-nick, prepared to order by our chef. You can then relax and take a break from the heat with a dip in the river.

Lunch in the vegetable garden
Depending on your tastes, our gardener will pick fully ripened fruits and vegetables. Our chef will have the pleasure to prepare the perfect seasonings in front of you. You will enjoy this healthy and light lunch in the shade of the garden trees, before taking a refreshing nap…

Oenology
Come join us for a wine tasting in our cellar. The selection comes from the three major Argentinean wine regions – Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia – and we complete this experience with a selection of breads, cheeses and dried meats produced at Estancia Don André.

Asado

Elected ‘’best Argentinean asado’’ by the magazine Lugares, we are proud to welcome you to our table to share this exceptional moment. Throughout the evening, 12 types of meat are cooked on the embers of our parrilla.

They are accompanied by salads from our farm and all of this is enhanced with a typically French touch: the Savoyard gratin.

A wellness area in an idyllic setting

Because holidays are also for relaxing, the Estancia El Colibri in Santa Catalina offers a wellness area with a Spa and outdoor swimming pool heated by solar panels.

For the sake of your body, but also of your mind, enjoy moments of relaxation by the swimming pool or on a massage table while contemplating the Sierras de Córdoba in the distance. A perfect opportunity to relax while reconnecting with beautiful and unspoiled nature.

The SPA

We know just how exhausting the journey to Santa Catalina can be. So, as soon as you arrive at the El Colibri Hotel, we provide you with equipment dedicated to your well-being, so that you can be in good shape before you roam the Córdoba area.

For a body treatment in our massage room, a muscle building session in our gym, to unwind in our Spa or even take an outdoor yoga class, the facilities and equipment of the El Colibri Hotel just a stone’s throw from Córdoba are available to you so you can enjoy yourself or get back into shape gently.

The wellness centre’s team will be delighted to welcome you warmly and discreetly. There is a relaxation area where you can refuel after travelling round the estate on foot or riding our “criollos” horses.

When you get back back from your excursions in the city, the plains or the mountains of Córdoba, you’ll just want to spoil yourself yourself and forget about the little aches and pains you’ve picked up on your travels.

And yes, here, from the rooms to our wellness area, everything is designed for you to have a timeless experience, in total comfort. Our spa is open every day and has:

  • Jacuzzi
  • Hammam
  • Sauna
  • Treatment room
  • Gym

Private Events
Book the El Colibri Hotel in Córdoba for a private event or business seminar. Let yourself be seduced by the Estancia El Colibri, a charming hotel combining luxury and authenticity, located in the region of Córdoba.

Your dream can now become a reality by privately booking the entire hotel in Santa Catalina. For a business seminar or a private event, disconnect from everyday life and enjoy a unique experience.

About sixty kilometres from the city of Córdoba, the Estancia El Colibri nestles in the heart of varied landscapes: a setting that is urban, rural and mountainous at the same time. Discover an extraordinary cultural heritage in this historic region.

Just one hour from the El Colibri Hotel in Santa Catalina, with your family, friends or employees, discover Plaza de San Martin, Manzana Jesuítica, Parque Sarmiento and other monuments of the city centre with diverse architectural styles and influences.

Do you have a special event to celebrate with your family or want to organise a trip surrounded by your friends? Do you want to share a unique experience with your loved ones in total privacy?

The Estancia El Colibri in Santa Catalina welcomes you for an unforgettable stay and puts all its facilities at your disposal. In the Argentine plains of Córdoba, you can fully enjoy life in the purest gaucho style with family or friends.

Do you want to give your employees an unforgettable trip, disconnect from everyday life and strengthen the links between the members of your team away from your professional environment?

We offer you the opportunity to privately book the El Colibri Hotel in Santa Catalina and enjoy exclusive and unlimited access to our extensive facilities over 170 hectares: 9 comfortable rooms, spa and swimming pool, gym, polo fields, equestrian centre, farm and gardens…

ROMANCE AT ESTANCIA EL COLIBRI

A unique and unexpected place to live days of romance. Far from the busy roads of the big cities, Estancia El Colibrí is an ideal place to enjoy your honeymoon or celebrate your wedding anniversary.

Imagine arriving at your suite for a romantic evening and watching the sunset from your private terrace. When the time comes, enjoy a gourmet dinner with a glass of champagne in your room or in the restaurant.

FOR GASTRONOMIC COUPLES

If you are one of those couples who like to enjoy good traditional food, discover our organic garden, and harvest the products that the chef will cook before you in our garden.

If you are a wine lover, visit our cellar, we have the best wines from all regions of Argentina, accompany your glass of wine with sausages made on our farm.

FOR SPORTY COUPLES

If you are a sporty and active couple, we invite you to go horseback riding in our Estancia, to walk the trails of Estancia El Colibri, to discover the Santa Catalina River, to observe more than 170 species of birds, or to go for a bike ride on the mountain roads.

You can also take advantage of our fitness and weight room. If the weather permits, enjoy a yoga session outside.

FOR CULTURE-LOVING COUPLES

Discover Córdoba, its city, its landscapes as well as the famous Ongamira caves or the Jesuit mission of Santa Catalina considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Every couple is different, that’s why at Estancia El Colibri we help you to organize your dream honeymoon. Plan your customized honeymoon.

BIRD WATCHING IN CÓRDOBA

Birdwatchers will be delighted to come to Cordoba! The preservation of nature in the Estancia attracts many species. It is said that there is one per hectare, which means that there are over 170 species to observe for birds enthusiasts. Will you be lucky enough to see the elegant Hummingbird and its characteristic wingbeat?

THE BIRDS OF THE PROVINCE OF CÓRDOBA

The province of Córdoba has climatic conditions that allow for the development of different types of vegetation, resulting in a great diversity of birds. Our geographical location also attracts birds from South America, Central America, and even North America. In Córdoba, you will find up to 440 species of birds.

ECOTOURISM AND BIRD WATCHING

Binoculars, notebooks, and books are what we will give you to discover the local fauna. Write down or draw in the notebook the birds you have seen, their names, their characteristics, and how to help them if they are threatened with extinction.

We will guide you through the gardens of Estancia El Colibri so that you don’t miss the birds’ songs. For a few days, let yourself be carried away by the wonders of the countryside and live unforgettable moments.

Horse riding
Explore the wilderness surrounding El Colibri. From among our many “criollo” horses, the workhorse of the “gauchos”, choose your steed and gallop through the estancia.

If you are a beginner, you will have the benefit of the advice of our gauchos, who will accompany you to guide you through the plains, forests, and rivers of the property.

CÓRDOBA AN EQUESTRIAN DESTINATION

Enjoy a horseback ride along the trails of Estancia El Colibri, explore 170 hectares of nature and landscapes. The province of Córdoba in Argentina is known for its rural tourism and ecotourism, it is said that the best way to feel close to the mountain nature is to ride a horse through its magical trails.

HORSEBACK RIDING AND GUIDED TOURS BY OUR GAUCHOS

Experience the feeling of freedom by riding one of our Creole horses and let our gauchos guide you. They are the ones who know best all the hidden corners of Estancia El Colibri.

If you are a beginner, our gauchos will teach you all the essential riding techniques. For expert riders, we organize horseback rides along the mountain roads, bordering the streams.

HORSEBACK RIDING IN CÓRDOBA

Our horseback rides are suitable for all members of your family, our horses are docile and ideal companions for children. The “gauchos” will take you on the best tours of our Estancia where you can admire more than 170 species of birds.

The different trails of the Estancia will take you to the banks of the Santa Catalina River, if the weather permits, we will prepare a gastronomic basket for you. You will taste local and fresh products from our farm and vegetable garden. Experience unforgettable picnics far from the routine.

A POLO MATCH IN OUR ESTANCIA CORDOBESA

Polo is a great passion of owner Raoul Fenestraz, who assiduously plays at El Colibrí! The hotel gives its name to El Colibrí Polo Team, a team that competes in regional and national tournaments, with horses bred and trained on the property.

In our stay in Santa Catalina, they have the opportunity to learn to play polo. Our team will teach you the basic rules or simply enjoy a game “from the king of sports”.

POLO OR HORSE RIDING CLASSES AT THE ESTANCIA EL COLIBRI

During any time of the year, come learn to play polo or ride a horse. We have a team of experts who will introduce you to polo or horse riding regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider.

THE POLO COURTS OF THE ESTANCIA EL COLIBRI

Our facilities have two polo fields, which are equipped with an irrigation system that guarantee optimal grass quality throughout the year.If your vacation rhymes with sports, you will be surprised to see all the sports activities that we have in our stay. Polo like all sports can be enjoyed with the family.

ARGENTINE FIELD, POLO AND ASADO DAY

Enjoy a couple of days in the Argentine countryside, just 45 minutes from Córdoba airport. Your stay begins with a visit to our estancia, our team will welcome you and guide you to your rooms or suites.

Depending on the day and time of your arrival, our gauchos will take you to see our pole horses, bloodlines and how they are trained. You can immediately enjoy a horseback ride along the trails of our ranch or a polo match.

When it’s time for lunch or dinner, an Argentine barbecue awaits you in the club house next to the polo fields. Opt for some polo classes or simply admire the mountains of Córdoba.

YOUR FAMILY STAY IN OUR ESTANCIA EL COLIBRI

Enjoy a unique family experience in our Estancia Relais & Châteaux El Colibri. Young and old alike will leave with unforgettable memories of those moments of pleasure shared with our team.

THE FARM OF COLIBRI, FLAGSHIP ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN

Here, everything is made for your children. Accompanied by Maxi, our “gaucho” your children will enjoy participating in fun activities:

  • Milk our cow “Marguerite”
  • Collect fresh eggs in the henhouse
  • Feed the animals
  • Bring the sheep back to their pens
  • Meet our ducks and our pigs

THE GARDENS OF EL COLIBRI

With their aromas and colors, gardens in El Colibri are a true place of communion with nature, your children will love to learn more about:

  • Our organic garden
  • Our aromatic garden
  • Our vast orchard

Children are invited to harvest fruits and vegetables but also to compose their own bouquet of flowers with our gardener Ramon, who will teach them the different harvesting techniques. These apprentice gardeners will then have the pleasure of being able to accompany Léo, our chef in his homemade recipes.

“CABALGATA”: HORSE RIDING

The Colibri Experience is above all about wide-open spaces and lots of horse riding through the plains, forests, and rivers on our property. Your children will have the opportunity to ride alone from the age of 4, always under the supervision of gauchos and their parents.

PASTRY COOKING CLASS

Sometimes the weather is bad, no panic, our chef Leo has the solution by offering the opportunity for the youngest to attend pastry classes. Tasty recipes that your kids will love to reproduce at home.

BIKING AND HIKING FOR FAMILY MOMENTS

By bike or by foot, discover the many landscapes with the mountains of Córdoba in the background. Our mountain bikes are waiting for you at the door of the hotel.

Child seats are available for families to explore the 170 acres of the property. Whichever way you choose to discover our surroundings, you will have the opportunity to observe a multitude of different birds on your way.

ACTIVITIES ARE ALWAYS MORE VARIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEASONS

Depending on the season, our Estancia El Colibri offers your children to decorate the Christmas tree or to participate in the Easter egg hunt… Significant days in Argentina such as “Kids Day” will offer them a multitude of activities.

You will have the chance to discover surprise activities throughout the year for the delight of your kids.

Mountain bikes

Our mountain bikes await you at the entrance of the hotel ! You can explore the paths of the property on two wheels. This is a great way to discover various landscapes with the Córdoba Mountains in the background.

Ongamira Caves
Less than an hour drive from the Estancia El Colibri, a great excursion can be done on the steep roads to arrive at Ongamira.

Dating back 130 million years, this valley is surrounded by reddish mountains, which were sculpted by the wind and rain. You can stroll and admire these natural sculptures and explores the caves dug into the rocks.

City of Córdoba
Capital of the province of the same name, Córdoba is the second largest city in the country, with 1.2 million residents. Known for its many universities, “La Docta” is an important cultural center of Argentina. There are several historic monuments linked to the colonial past, in particular the Catholic churches.

The Córdoba Mountains
The Sierras de Córdoba is a mountain chain that gave birth to a touristic region. In the northwest of the Córdoba province and just until the province of San Luis, this mountain range is dominated by the Champaquí at 2884m above sea level.

The plains (pampas) and salt marshes (salinas) are formed between the mountains. Several hikes can be organised n these perfectly preserved vast lands.

For a half-day excursion, you can venture to the small town of Cumbre, known for its English colonial style architecture. The twisting road winding through the Punilla valley will reveal surprising landscapes.

Festival de Doma
For more than 50 years, the folklore festival of Doma has been held in the city of Jesús María during the first two weeks of January. Coming from Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and of course Argentina, the best gauchos compete in rodeo competitions !

This major festival is also a great occasion to more widely discover the gaucho culture, whether it be popular music or traditional cuisine. For the second time the Gauchos of El Colibri will be honored on the evening of presentations of our horses in “Tropillas Entabladas”.

Jesuit Churches – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Just seven kilometers from the Estancia El Colibri, the Santa Catalina Jesuit mission was founded in 1622. It is known across the country for its colonial baroque church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Following the expulsion of the Jesuit order, Don Francisco Antonio Diaz acquired the estancia, which still belongs to his descendants.

On the square of Cordoba city there is the Jesuit Museum where you can find some Jesuit tapestries and relics from long-lost local Indian religions. It is said that Cordoba is the best place to start from in order to know more about Jesuit history.

Since 2000, the city has boasted Unesco world heritage status, thanks to its Jesuit block, which includes a stone church, priests’ residences and one of the oldest universities in South America (1613).

The Jesuits came up with the concept of the working Estancia. There are a few still standing up. One of them is Estancia Caroya (14 kms from the Estancia), Alta Gracia (115 kms from the Estancia) where the museum of Che Guevara also stands and Santa Catalina (7 km from the Estancia).

Golf in the mountains of Córdoba

The province of Córdoba is known worldwide as an ideal destination for practicing Golf, since its geography means that the players are in the best conditions.

The Cordovan golf courses have been designed and built respecting the natural environment so that lovers of this sport can enjoy the game, mountain holes and landscapes.

Golf is a sport with a long history in Argentina, in fact in 1923 the first golf course was founded, which exists today with the name of Alta Gracia Golf Club. Some of the most renowned Cordovan players are Eduardo “El Gato” Romero and Ángel “Pato” Cabrera.

CÓRDOBA THE CAPITAL OF GOLF ARGENTINA

Over the years the sporting and tourist attraction of the Province of Córdoba has been spreading, to the point that a Golf route has been created, 30 courts in the province of Córdoba have joined to make this sport a regional symbol.

The province of Córdoba is known for its temperate climate “neither too cold nor too hot”, ideal for playing golf almost all year round. See the weather forecast.

The weather was one of the reasons that led Raoul and Stéphanie Fenestraz to move to this region of their native Savoy in France. Learn more about his Argentine dream and the creation of Estancia El Colibri.

GOLF AND ITS BENEFITS

Córdoba is the ideal place to discover golf, in this province you will find courses for beginners with 9 holes, 18 holes and even mini golf. Without a doubt, you will develop your love for sports in few hours. Some of the benefits of this sport are:

  • Ideal social sport for families
  • Mental balance by contact with nature
  • Low intensity physical activity, accessible to all
  • Helps improve concentration
  • You burn calories and tone your muscles while admiring the scenery

Turtledove hunting

Get ready for a day of unique hunting ! From 8am, you will set off across the fields with your assistant, who will look after the ammunition. All year round, the Córdoba region is considered by specialists as the best region in the world for turtledove hunting, with an estimated population of 32 million birds!

The hunting party is treated to a gaucho lunch before taking a nap in a hammock. The hunt continues just until dusk. For dinner, your hunt can be prepared by our La Table du Colibri chef.

Family Story

Shaped by a solid work ethic, the story of the Fenestraz family proves that mountains can literally be moved … The Raymonde and André Fenestraz success story has been written with French flare, and today their son Raoul continues the family tradition.

OUR STORY BEGINS WITH RAYMONDE

A countryside girl who pushed for the development of winter sports in the Tarentaise Valley.

Her intuition led her to leave the Savoy region for Great Britain to learn English while working as an au pair and then as a maid. In the end, she wound up running the family hotel before returning home. There, she developed her negotiating skills in a small real estate agency in Courchevel, which she went on to buy in 1966.

THE STORY CONTINUES WITH RAYMONDE AND ANDRÉ

Then, Raymonde met her husband André, a traveling coffee merchant who went on to work in building construction.

Allying their talents, the Fenestraz were pioneers in the construction of luxury chalets and homes, among which were the Hameau de Bellecôte Chalets, the Chalet de Pierres and the Jardin Alpin Residence. These creations give Courchevel 1850 ski resort’ the allure and the famous reputation that they still enjoy to this day.

At the end of the 70’, the young couple built the AlpenRuitor hotel and residence which became the center of the peatonal village of Méribel Mottaret and most of all the heart of the 3 Valleys, a favorite among skiers worldwide.

The development of the family business continued with the Hôtel de la Loze, also nicely placed opposite of the Croisette and the slopes of Courchevel 1850. Restored in an Alpine style, the establishment also features two elegant “Appartements d’Exception”.

During the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympic Games, Raymonde and André didn’t let the chance to realize their dream slip by.

At Courchevel, they transformed the outdated Airelles hotel into a magnificent luxury hotel, often referred to as the “Palais de Sissi”. Considered to be one of the finest hotels in the world, the address carries on the soul of the owners, who held on to it just until 2007.

During this time, Raymonde and André’s only son Raoul also decided to live out his dream. With his wife, Stéphanie and their three children, they moved to Argentina.

RAOUL AND STÉPHANIE’S ARGENTINIAN DREAM

30 years after the first construction in the Savoy region, it was Stéphanie and Raoul’s turn to become pioneers! Living near Cordoba, they built a sumptuous residence, whose architecture was inspired by the Argentinean estancias of the early 20th century.

Opened in 2005 and member of Relais & Châteaux association, Estancia El Colibri offers guests the opportunity to discover Argentina’s rural lifestyle, horse ranching, and polo.

Just a few kilometers away, Don André – as a tribute to Raoul’s father, who passed away in 2011 – is a 700 hectares property specializing in ranching Aberdeen Angus cattle for producing some of the best beef in the world.

They are now developing a “grass feed” type of beef with a holistic concept that takes care of animal welfare as well as the future of the environment. The Argentinean dream of the Fenestraz family can also be found near Salta, in the northern region of Argentina, the famous “NOA”.

Acquired in 2007 from the Oscar winner Robert Duvall, House of Jasmines is also part of the Relais & Châteaux association and it has been elected by the international press as one of the most romantic estancias in the World.

The beautiful Argentina is not the only South American country where the Fenestraz family has landed. In fact, after experiencing the hippie-chic atmosphere of the fisherman’s village of Trancoso, in the Salvador de Bahia province in Brazil, in 2012 Raoul and Stéphanie decided to acquire and renovate the magnificent villa “Casa Angatú”.

THE LAUNCH OF THE MAISON FENESTRAZ BRAND

In 2016, 50 years after the purchase of the first real estate agency by Raymonde, the group of businesses were collected under the brand name Maison Fenestraz. Whether in the Alps or in South America, these Maisons with authentic styles share the same refinement and discreet luxury.

They were all born out of a dream and since the family motto says that “the best thing one man can do for another is to share his dream”, experiencing the hospitality of Maison Fenestraz means sharing this dream.

SUMPTUOUS APARTMENTS IN ANNECY

The brand “Appartements d’Exception” was dedicated to apartments located in Courchevel 1850. In 2018 they have developed the offer with a new selection of deluxe apartments for seasonal rental in Annecy.

One is located in the former “Hôtel de Sales” in the heart of the old city, this 3 ensuite-bedrooms’ apartment is Madame Fenestraz’s “masterpiece”. This magnificent museum-style apartment has been decorated by the artists who did the famous Palace of Courchevel 1850, Les Airelles.

The other is completely different from what we are used to by the Fenestraz Family: a very modern and contemporary apartment with stunning views over the lake. From now on, you can discover those unique properties located in “the little Venice of the Alps”.

THE HOTEL DE LA LOZE FULLY REFURBISHED

In 2019, after 3 years of intense renovations, the Hotel de La Loze reopens its doors with new rooms, new entrance, new living room, new corridors… a new hotel in an even more elegant and refined alpine style or should we say “Fenestraz Alpine Style”.

The renovation and decoration works were brought together by Stéphanie Fenestraz and the architect Bernard Burlot of the agency Carré Concept in Nîmes – France.

THE ITALIAN DREAM

After consolidating the offer of private houses and villas in France, Argentina and Brazil, the pioneering spirit of Raoul and Stéphanie Fenestraz didn’t fade. On the contrary, they followed their instincts and landed in the beautiful region of Apulia, in southern Italy, where they started a new life and family project.

In 2020, Raoul and Stéphanie travelled the length and breadth of southern Italy, looking for a beautiful and vivid place with warm and welcoming people and with an interesting artistic and cultural ferment.

This is how they ended up in the Salento region, a land with everything they were looking for: a friendly and vibrant environment, amazing climate and gastronomy, ground to be cultivated with fruit trees, olive groves and vineyards and – cherry on top – incredible Mediterranean coast lines with both sand beaches that make you think of the Caribbean as well as beautiful cliffs and caverns.

Raoul and Stéphanie visited for the first time Torre Ruggeri during the olive harvest of 2019 and they simply fell in love with it. They understood they were visiting what could become their new Italian Maison.

Surrounded by 18 hectares of olive trees and agricultural land in a Mediterranean environment, the property is classified as a historical monument.

As the Fenestraz family motto is “the best thing one man can do for another is to share his dream” they decided to renovate Masseria del Gigante – an independent Masseria – to give their guests the opportunity to live and experience their Italian project and dream.

With its strong and positive energy, Masseria del Gigante shines under the unique light of Salento and it’s ready to welcome families and groups of friends seeking elegant rural simplicity and a peaceful atmosphere, with a French flair.

LA MAISON AT EL COLIBRI

Since they moved to Italy, Raoul and Stéphanie have been renovating their family house in El Colibri’ lands to welcome new adventurous guests. “La Maison” is now the first Relais & Châteaux Villa in Argentina and is available for short breaks or longer holiday trips.

Website: www.estanciaelcolibri.com
Rooms: 9
Price: from 544 EUR per night
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