The restoration and operation of châteaux, wine estates and other character buildings as exceptional destinations, retaining and enhancing their essential purpose and character, integrated with and respectful of the local environment – natural, social, cultural and economic. Karl O'Hanlon and Anita Forte founded Domaine & Demeure in 2008 to realize a vision of transforming sleeping giant wine estates into stylish, authentic places of comfort and relaxation where guests immediately felt at home. Château Les Carrasses opened its doors in 2011 and was an instant hit for it's blend of chic French style and laid-back private-club informality. Les Carrasses was soon a best-kept secret for discerning travelers in search of sophisticated yet authentic places of comfort to relax and decompress. Neighbours with the Bonfils family for many years, time made it clear to Laurent and Karl that a partnership between the two families made perfect sense - marrying generations of winemaking know how with hospitality expertise to bring a shared vision of sustainable wine tourism to life. This led in 2012 to Vignobles Bonfils taking a major shareholding in Domaine & Demeure, a partnership which has flourished in the In the intervening years. Château St Pierre de Serjac followed in 2016 following several years of transformation. While a different scale than it's older sibling the estate shared the 'no compromise required' formula and once again the blend of winery, hotel, self catering accomodation and private club again soon attracted a loyal following both at home in France and abroad.. 2021 will see the opening of Château Capitoul, acquired by Bonfils in 2011, bringing the portfolio of estates to three.