accommodation Châteaux
Château d’Artigny ****
Address: 37250 Montbazon
A magnificent 18th century style edifice built by the famous perfume creator, François Coty. Its shining white stone is set off perfectly by the green of the 50 acre park surrounding it.
Access
143 miles from Paris, 6 miles south of Tours and 1 mile from Montbazon.
Surrounded by a 50 acre park, an elegant French garden in front of it, the château overlooks the valley of the Indre and the Touraine plain.
By road:
From Paris: Motorway A10, exit n°23 for Chambray- Montbazon. Follow the N10 for 4 miles till Montbazon where you turn right on the D17 toward Monts (1 mile).
By rail:
TGV from Paris-Montparnasse station (1 hour trip) from Roissy airport (1 hour trip, with the first departure at 07.45 a.m.) St. Pierre des Corps station (7 miles) or Tours Centre (10 miles) - link with TGV from Lille or Lyons/Tours (3 hour trip).
By air:
Tours-St-Symphorien airport (15 miles).
Helipad on the estate.
Accommodation
61 rooms and 2 apartments between the château, the Pavillion d'Ariane (50 metres across from the château), the Hunting Lodge (600 metres) and the Port-Moulin (on the river bank, 800 metres).
Catering
2 dining-rooms
3 lounges (Régence, Rotonde and Royal).
Leisure
2 tennis courts, I-hole pitch & putt practice green, signposted walks in the 50-acre park, open-air heated swimming-pool, pool house with sauna, spa, fitness room, bowls, table-tennis, cycling, fishing.
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Francis Maignaut
He offers you an inventive cuisine redolent of the region based on products from the "Garden of France" fish from the Loire and meat from the Touraine.
To savour this cuisine, visitors can choose between 2 dining rooms and 3 drawing rooms (Regency, Rotunda and Royal).
Château d’ Isenbourg ****
Address: 68250 Rouffach
Built on 12th and 14th century vaulted cellars, this manor is an historical and gastronomical halt on the Alsace wine route. . It looks towards the Vosges forest on the one side and towards the villages and vineyards on the other.
Access
9 miles from Colmar the château overlooks the old town of Rouffach on the Alsace wine route.
By road:
From Strasbourg (70 miles) : Motorway A35, exit Colmar Centre - Then N83, direction Belfort, exit Rouffach Nord.
From Mulhouse (19 miles) : Take the Florival road towards Guebwiller and then follow Rouffach. At Rouffach take the Southern exit (sud).
From Beaune : Motorway A 36, exit Cernay-Colmar.
2 car parks for cars and coaches.
By rail:
Rouffach - with a change at Colmar or Mulhouse - Taxis available (0,6 miles).
By air:
Basel-Mulhouse international airport (31 miles). Strasbourg-Entzheim airport (53 miles).
Colmar airport (9 miles).
Accommodation
38 rooms (30 in the main building and 8 in the Nantilde Pavilion, 50 m from the château) and 2 apartments
Catering
Dining-room with marble floor and a view over the vineyards and the old town of Rouffach through picture windows. (seats 40).
The Dagobert room with its l5th century vaulted ceiling for candlelight dinners. (50 persons).
Leisure
Open-air heated swimming pool overlooking the village, idoor pool with sauna, whirlpool bath, hammam, fitness room (relaxing massages on request), tennis court, terrasses park, bicycles.
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Didier Lefeuvre
Our Head Chef has in the course of his career had the opportunity of exercising his art in several illustrious establishments. He was chef de partie at the Laurent Hotel in LOUÉ (* Michelin), Assistant Head Chef at the Auberge des Templiers - LES BEZARDS (** Michelin).
Château le Choiseul ****
Address: 36 quai Charles Guinot 37400 Amboise
On the outskirts of the town of Amboise, Le Choiseul is composed of three residences (18th century) whose rooms have a view over the gardens and the Loire.
Access
In the midst of greenery, on the outskirts of the town of Amboise, 124 miles from Paris.
By road:
From Paris : Motorway A10, exit Amboise-Château-Renault and onto the D31. After about 9 miles take the Amboise Nord exit, cross the river, turn right and follow the south bank till about 0,2 miles before the town centre.
By rail:
TGV from Paris-Montparnasse station (1 hour trip) from Roissy airport (2 hour trip, with the first departure at 07.45) St. Pierre des Corps station (12 miles), Amboise (0,6 miles) or Tours Centre (14 miles).
By air:
Tours-St-Symphorien airport (19 miles).
Amboise-Dierre aerodrome (6 miles).
Accommodation
28 rooms and 4 apartments
Catering
2 air-conditioned dining-rooms with a view over the garden and the Loire river..
Leisure
15th century terrace gardens, open-air heated swimming pool (open from 1st May to 30th September), bicycles on hire, fishing in the Loire
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Pascal Bouvier
In the restaurant, overlooking the river or the gardens, the cuisine is light and delicate and subtly local and has won commendations in the guides.
Château de Divonne ****
Address: 01220 Divonne les bains
This 19th century chateau is set in a 22 hectare park with an exceptional view over the Alpine chain and Mont Blanc. Just a stone's throw from the Casino, the golf course and the health centre..
Access
9 miles north of Geneva (a 15 minute drive). Less than an hour's flight from the main European cities.
By road:
From Paris: Motorway A6 till Macon, then A40, exit Bellegarde, direction Gex-Divonne-From Lyons: Motorway A43, exit Geneva, direction Lausanne (11 miles) - Car park.
By rail:
Paris/Geneva (journey lasts 3 hours 40 minutes)
TGV station Geneva-Cornavin (12 miles)
TGV via Bellegarde
By air:
Geneva-Cointrin airport (15 minutes away).
Helipad on the estate.
Accommodation
28rooms and 5 suites
Catering
Private lounges seating up to 90 persons. Swimming
Leisure
Swimming pool, tennis, table-tennis, walks, cycling, terrace,a superb 18-hole golf course just opposite the entrance to the château, nearby, Fitness centre, Casino (roulette).
At the hotel
Terraces overlooking the Loire valley, open-air heated swimming pool, tennis court, miniature golf, petanque, cycling, wine tasting in the cellars with the Sommelier, health track
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Matthieu Fontaine.
The Château de Divonne is above all a house whose drawing rooms have been arranged to suit its new functions. Two of them, the Charles X and the Vendôme, have been converted into restaurants.
Château de Gilly ****
Address: Gilly – les – Citeaux 21640 Vougeot
The Château de Gilly, historical residence of the Abbés de Cîteaux, is located near to Clos Vougeot. It has lost none of its authenticity, with its moats, its French-style gardens and magnificent vaulted dining room.
Access
205 miles from Paris, 12 miles from Dijon and Beaune, 2 miles from Vougeot, in the heart of the great Burgundy wine region.
By road:
From Paris and Lyon: Motorway A6, then A31 - exit Nuits-St-Georges - direction Gilly-les-Cîteaux
By rail:
1 hour 40 minutes from Paris by TGV, Dijon station (12 miles). From Roissy airport (2 hour trip with just 2 links from Dijon in the morning, link with Roissy in the evening)
By air:
Dijon-Longvic airport (9 miles).
Nuits-St-Georges aerodrome. (3 miles).
Accommodation
39 rooms, 8 apartments and 1 duplex (the abbot's house).
Catering
Magnificent 14th century gothic dining room (seats 80).
Private rooms seating 60.
Leisure
Initiation to wine tasting in the cellar with the wine waiter, 3,5 acre park with river, fishing, open-air heated swimming pool, tennis court, croquet in the moat.
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Christophe Barnouin
Born in the Gard region in 1964, he took his first steps as a chef in this region.
Château le mas D’Artigny ****
Address: Route de la colle 06570 Saint –Paul
This exceptional hotel complex is built in the middle of a magnificent 20-acre pine forest across from the walls of St-Paul-de-Vence. The Riviera is everywhere - from the white stone and warm colours to the typical provencal fabrics and furniture.
Access
By road:
From Nice and Nice airport: Motorway A8 or the seafront road till Cagnes-sur-mer.
Direction La Colle-sur-Loup and St-Paul-de- Vence. The Mas d'Artigny lies between these two villages. Car park and garages available.
By rail:
Nice (12 miles) or Antibes (12 miles).
By air:
Nice-Côte d'Azur airport (9 miles).
Cannes-Mandelieu aerodrome.
Helipad on the estate.
Accommodation
- 34 rooms in the main building.
- 8 rooms at garden level.
- 21 apartments with private pool and garden.
- 4 villas with 2 to 8 rooms or apartments with Pool.
Catering
Dining-room with a view, seating 180 persons.
Banquet hall seating 180, opening out on to a very big terrace.
Private lounges. · Poolside terrace.
Shopping, art galleries.
Fitness and sauna room.
Leisure
At the hotel
25 x 11 m heated swimming-pool, and 25 private pools, petanque, table-tennis, billiards, golf (practice and putting greens), cycling.
Our Restaurants
Our Chef, Francis Scordel
He was chef de partie at the Oustau de Baumanière (3 Michelin stars) in Les Baux de Provence then as assistant to Monsieur Boyer, in Rheims, at Les Crayères (3 Michelin stars). He has been the Head Chef at the Mas d'Artigny since 1996.
Château le Prieuré ****
Address: 49350 Chenehutte les Truffeaux
Near to Saumur, this manor house built in the 12th and 16th centuries proposes an exceptionally fine view over the Loire valley and a 60-acre park.
Access
186 miles from Paris, 4 miles west of Saumur Stands on a hillside and surrounded by a 60 acre park.
By road:
From Paris : Motorway A10, exit Tours-Ste-Radegonde, or the A11 and then the A85, exit Saumur.
From Saumur : D 751 (along the left bank of the Loire) for 4 miles.
Car park - capacity 50 cars.
By rail:
From Roissy airport (3 hour journey, with the first departure from Roissy at 08.45) Saumur station (4 miles) Lille / Angers (3 hours 45 minutes journey)
By air:
Tours airport (44 miles).
Nantes-Atlantique airport (87 miles).
Saumur-Terrefort aerodrome (3 miles).
Accomodation
36 rooms, including, in the chateau :
- 19 rooms and 2 apartments
- In residences, on a different site 400 m distant "Les Résidences":
- contemporary villas (15 rooms) in a park with century -old trees.
- All the rooms have a view over the Loire.
Catering
2 superb dining-rooms with an exceptional view over the Loire valley.
Leisure
At the hotel
Terraces overlooking the Loire valley, open-air heated swimming pool, tennis court, miniature golf, petanque, cycling, wine tasting in the cellars with the Sommelier, health track.
Chateu Grand Barrail
Address: Route de Libourne (D243), 33330 Saint Emilion - France
Tel: +33 5 57553700
Fax: +33 5 57553749
Enjoy the magic of a 19th century château and its luxurious annexes, and experience our “Island of Relaxation” in the middle of the world’s most famous wine region.
Discover our 33 rooms and 9 suites with infinite view of the vines and all modern conveniences – while perfectly maintaining the “château” flair.
Savor the cuisine of Southwest France and our very special selection of wines, served in our dining rooms in the Château where the atmosphere is filled with style and beauty: you will find there historic stained-glass windows and unique mouldings on ceilings and walls.
Relax yourself in our luxurious Spa with outstanding view of the vines and be pampered with the amazing products of Ligne St Barth cosmetics, exotic scents and feelings are awaiting for you.
Taste wine and visit the most prestigious chateaus, stroll in the medieval village of Saint Emilion (World Heritage of the UNESCO), explore the surroundings by bike, or fly over the region and the vineyards in helicopter.
Our destination
Saint Emilion, cultural heritage and great growths
A wonderful sort of open-air museum, the medieval village Saint Emilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, will surprise you with its monolithic church (the largest in Europe), more than 70 hectares of underground galleries (some of which are used as wine cellars), and steep, charming streets.
You have the choice of visiting historic underground monuments, tasting wine at numerous châteaux, or simply strolling around the beautiful village of Saint Emilion!
Saint Emilion is, of course, famous for its great growth wines
Bordeaux and its vineyards
The hotel is located 40 km from the centre of Bordeaux. You will delight in discovering this 18th century "city of lights" and its historic monuments, deluxe boutiques, picturesque markets, and numerous cafés and restaurants.
The hotel is also an idea base from which to visit all parts of the Bordeaux vineyards and internationally famous châteaux in the Médoc, Graves, Entre-Deux-Mers, etc. We will be glad to organise wine tours in keeping with your preferences!
The Hotel Grand Barrail Château Resort & Spa
Our 4stars hotel proposes you 33 rooms and 9 suites, a gourmet restaurant, a Spa with jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, rhassoul and scottish baths, ice fountain, 5 beauty treatments cabins with Ligne St Barth cosmetics products, a fitness room, a outdoor heated swimming pool, a wine Academy and a meeting space.
We are able to arrange appointments for you at the most prestigious estates where you will be welcomed by the château owner, receive a guided tour of the cellars, and then taste the fabulous wine…
We also organise introductory wine tasting courses either at the hotel or in conjunction with a wine school in Saint Emilion.
Le domaine de Beauvois ****
Address: 37230 Luynes
Access
143 miles from Paris, 6 miles west of Tours and 2 miles from Luynes.
By road:
From Paris: Motorway AI0, exit Tours-Ste-Radegonde, then N152 direction Saumur. At the Port de Luynes turn right, pass through Luynes and follow the signs to "Beauvois". Car park, garage at extra cost.
By rail:
TGV from Paris-Montparnasse station (1 hour trip), from Roissy airport (1 hour trip, with the first departure at 07.45) St. Pierre des Corps station (11 miles) or Tours Centre (6 miles) - link with TGV from Lille or Lyons/Tours (3 hour trip).
By air:
Tours-St-Symphorien airport (12 miles). · Helipad on the estate (GPS 47°23"79' North - 000°31"51' East).
Accomodation
35 rooms, 1 apartment.
Catering
- 1 spacious dining-room with an enormous old fireplace (seat 80).
- 2 elegant smaller dining-rooms, Louis XIII and Louis XV (seat 25 each).
- In the summer months, lunch is served at the poolside and dinner on the terrace.
Leisure
Tennis court, open-air heated swimming pool, fishing on the lake (10 acres), bowls, bicycles + suggested itineraries, signposted walks in the 350 acre park
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Régis Gulpain
Born in the Berry region, Régis GUILPAIN started at the catering school of Blois and after at the Albert Bayet catering school. After few years at the Domaine de Beauvois he becomes the assistant of the chef de cuisine in 1994.
Château de l’Ile ****
Address: 4 quai Heydt 67540 OSTWALD
This l9th century château stands in a 10 acre park in a wooded loop of the Ill river. It allies traditional alsatian architecture: half-timbering, sand stone, flowered balconies, and terraces at the water's edge, with modern comforts.
Access
Halfway between Strasbourg and its international airport, it is a good place for a restful stay a base from which to visit the region, and to do business from.
By rail:
Strasbourg (4 miles).
By air:
Strasbourg-Entzheim airport (4 miles).
Accommodation
58 rooms and 4 apartments between the château itself (4 rooms, 2 apartments, and 1 duplex), and the various buildings in Alsatian style architecture connected to the Chateau (54rooms and 1 suite).
Catering
4 dining-rooms overlooking the river and the woods.
Leisure
Indoor pool with sauna, hammam, whirlpool bath, fitness room - terrace, fitness circuit - bicycles, golf
(4 miles).
Our restaurant
Our chef, Jean Ferriz
He welcomes you at the "Chateau de l'île and proposes to you a card with dishes of the regional and traditional kitchen, in 3 rooms, with sight on the river and the forest, able to receive up to 95 forks and spoons.
Château d’Esclimont ****
Address: 28700 Saint Symphorien le château
Set in the heart of a 150-acre estate, the Château d'Esclimont, old residence of the Rochefoucauld family, is a romantic stop less than one hour from Paris, between the Château de Versailles and the cathedral of Chartres.
Access
By road:
From Paris : Motorway A13-12 at the Pont de Saint-Cloud or A10-11, direction Chartres, exit Ablis, or take the NI0.
From Ablis, continue 3 miles on the N10 and turn right towards St-Symphorien.
Car parks for cars and coaches.
By rail:
Rambouillet (11 miles).
By air:
Paris airports - Orly (31 miles) on the A10 and A11.
Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (50 miles).
Helipad on the estate.
Accomodation
- 47 rooms
- 6 apartments between the château itself, the Watch Tower, the Trianon and the Trophy House
Catering
- 2 dining rooms
- 2 lounges, 1 banquet hall seating 200
Leisure
Sur place
2 tennis courts, open air, heated swimming pool, "Espace Golf" (pitch & putt, 3 practice greens), lake, fishing, canoeing, cycling, botanical walks, fitness circuits, .
Our restaurant
Our Chef, Olivier Dupart
welcomes you to our restaurant, "La Rochefoucault". The restaurant is in 18th century style and can seat a total of 50 people. Its classical cuisine is adapted to today's tastes.
