South African celebrities Gert‑Johan Coetzee and Nadia Nakai escape to France's Château de Montflour
Nadia Nakai spent sometime in the French countryside, at a Chateau owned by South Africans.
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When South Africa is engulfed with cold temperatures, there is nothing like a Summer getaway and that’s one thing South Africa’s creatives and celebrities love to do.
Recently, designer extraordinaire Gert‑Johan Coetzee, award-winning rapper Nadia Nakai, multi-instrumentalist Folk Rock duo formed by Lourens and Esté Raaf and award-winning presenter and executive producer Relebogile Mabotja are discovering one of rural France’s most captivating hideaways: Château de Montflour.
Located in the tranquil Creuse region of Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, this South African-owned, beautifully restored 15th‑century château has become a serene retreat for laughter, luxury and cultural reconnection.
Phindile Matroshe Mtshali, Nadia Nakai, Gert-Johan Coetzee and Vicky Visagie during their stay in the French countryside, at a Chateau owned by South Africans.
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Coetzee shared clips of the décor-rich suites, as well as visits of neighbouring towns. Musicians, Este and Lourens, showcased the tranquil surroundings as well as elegant dining al fresco.
Rapper Nadia Nakai and Coetzee also made sure to use the time in the countryside for an impromptu photoshoot.
Mabotja, noted in one post: “The most beautiful welcome at the South African-owned @chateaudemontflour in the countryside of France just over 4 hours outside of Paris… What a treat!!! Divine and just 👌🏾!”
For South African visitors, especially the well‑known creatives escaping their busy routines, Montflour offered more than scenery; it offered quiet, community and creative recharge.
Guests at Château de Montflour are treated to comprehensive hospitality: three‑night minimum stays, full-board service including local cuisine and wines, and transfers arranged from Limoges or Paris by train and private car.
The experience is designed to slow time. Leisurely meals, hidden nooks for reading, tranquil gardens, and communal moments. The château is partially listed as a historical monument, adding complexity to renovations but also reinforcing the value of preserving its legacy for future generations.
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