“Magnificent hunting estate”, “exceptional trophies”, “remarkable, friendly welcome”, “Anne’s cooking is amazing”, “beautiful family château” … These are extracts from the Laplanque hunting estate’s visitors’ book, written by hunters who have stayed with us and left entirely satisfied. We are very touched and, at the same time, very proud of these congratulatory remarks.
Located in the south of France (one and a half hours from Toulouse Blagnac airport and two hours away from the Mediterranean) at an altitude of 600 meters (1,950 feet), the Laplanque hunting estate is in a magnificent, unspoiled rural region, rich in traditions, gastronomy and charming villages that we are delighted to help our guests discover.
Château de Laplanque has been in the same family since the 13th century. It has been lovingly maintained ever since and proposes comfortable reception rooms and bedrooms.
The fully fenced 350-hectare (860-acre) estate has always been dedicated to hunting. The terrain is rough, the environment wild and the biotope highly varied. The grassland areas alternate with pine, chestnut, holly and beech forests and with heather-covered cliffs. Hunting is therefore difficult and exciting.
Didier Roques Rogery and his son, Guillaume, founded the company France Safaris. Both are big-game enthusiasts and have put an enormous amount of time and effort into selecting the species they propose: red deer stag, fallow deer, mouflon sheep, sika deer and wild boar. Trophies obtained at the Laplanque hunting estate are classified amongst the biggest in Europe. Our red deer stags have antlers that may exceed 16 kg in weight and 36 points, and our fallow deer bucks have heavy, long and very wide palmate antlers. The most impressive mouflon sheep have thick horns, often exceeding 90 cm in length. Certain wild boar are particularly well tusked.
The hunting season starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of February. The estate is exclusively reserved for one hunter, alone or accompanied. Hunting is by stalking or from hides only.
Didier’s wife Anne regales her guests with her culinary talents. Her meticulously concocted dishes, inspired by the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean in particular and the south of France in general, are accompanied by a delicious selection of French wines. Champagne is served to celebrate trophies brought back by hunters.
Château de Laplanque is well known for its relaxed, family atmosphere.
Hunters from abroad know very little about hunting in France. France Safaris is therefore delighted to welcome hunters from all over the world to hunt exceptional trophies in a magnificent setting and show them all the riches of a region overflowing with charm.
The Pyrenees and Spain are not far away. It is therefore possible to organize both a stay at the Laplanque estate and an expedition to hunt Pyrenean chamois or Spanish ibex.
