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Château Holidays in France

Welcome to our pages dedicated to French château holidays.
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If you fancy a break staying in one of the many French châteaux, our independent information will help you decide which one to choose.

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There are numerous châteaux offering various types of holiday accommodation, in a range of styles of châteaux, often with themed holidays if you want them. From weekend breaks for two, to wine tasting courses, to whole châteaux booked out for weddings or conferences, (and everything in between) there is a lot to choose from!

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We hope you enjoy browsing this section of the site, and that it leads to a successful château holiday...

Gemma Driver
Editor
FrenchEntrée Holidays


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Holiday in a Luxurious Château

Chateau de MonhoudouMany châteaux, manor houses, and country mansions also offer bed and breakfast accommodation where you can enjoy the personal hospitality of the owners, some of whom are French nobility. FrenchEntrée have a great selection... more...

French Château Holidays

Simply ChateauFor most people, finding holiday accommodation in France, means deciding on a region and then trawling numerous websites for available gîtes, cottages, hotels or chambres d'hotes. There is however, another option, become Lord of the Manor for a week in your very own French château. Chateau holidays...

Ancient Villa in the heart of Southern Burgundy

Villa Saunières Villa SaunièresThis ancient villa from the 19th century and its dependency, have a total living surface of 540m2. The villa benefits from an exceptional location, in the heart of Southern Burgundy and at the doorstep of the Jura... more...

Luxury hotel break in Champagne - Château de Fère

Château de FèreTreat yourself to the stay of your dreams in the beautiful Château de Fère. Discover a peaceful, picturesque estate surrounded by a 175 acre nature reserve. more...

Staying at a Château in Villeneuve-sur-Lot

A brief stop on a European Tour by camping car Chateau BonaguilRetired librarians, Jill and Ian Maxted have spent the last few years travelling around the whole of Europe, accompanied by Modestine, their faithful camping car. Here they recount one small part of the trip where they spend a memorable few days in a family Château in Villeneuve...
Lot château stay...

Charming chateau in appealing setting

Chateau La ThuiliereIn 1889 the prosperous Mr Michel Petit bought some land belonging to the nearby Chateau de Bridoire, meandering through the district of St Front de Pradoux. He chose the most appealing spot on this newly purchased land to build a charming chateau. more...

Château de Mercurey, Burgundy

Château de Mercurey, BurgundyMercurey, a big name amongst prestigious Burgundy villages, is an ideal base to explore the famous wine route. This 19th century Haussmann style château, covering 600 m2, situated amongst the vineyards offers an exceptional panorama over the surrounding countryside. Its landscaped garden covers 4000m2 with a 5x10m heated pool at the foot of the vineyards! Find out more...


The Loire Chateau File

Take a tour of the Loire's famous historic buildings MontsoreauThe name Loire inspires images of fairytale castles, stories of the Plantagenets and royal intrigue, and lush green valleys and vineyards surrounding the rivers of the area. Here's our guide to the famous châteaux...
Beautiful fairytale châteaux...

Calm At The Castle

Patrick & Colette from C4's 'No Going Back' speak to FrenchEntrée Holidays
Colette & Agnès
Colette & Agnès
You may have cringed and admired along with millions of others, at the Channel 4 series, 'Chaos At The Castle'. Patrick and Colette jacked in high-powered city jobs in favour of renovating a crumbling château in rural France, and turning it into a hotel...which they were going to run. Now established, with (most of) the chaos behind them, Patrick and Colette talk to us about how they are getting on, and tell us what makes château holidays so special... more...

Stay in a beautiful Castle in the Loire Valley

Chateau de La Verrerie Chateau de La VerrerieCompletely hidden in the beautiful countryside of the "Gatine Tourangelle", this small and intimate romantic castle will guarantee a peacefull break. Whatever your purpose for visiting, Chateau de La Verrerie will cater to your every need.
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Vineyard Chateau in Burgundy

Château de Mercurey  Château de Mercurey This 19th century Haussmann style château, covering 600 m2, situated amongst the vineyards offers an exceptional panorama over the surrounding countryside. Its landscaped garden covers 4000m2 with a 5x10m heated pool at the foot of the vineyards! more...

5 star château in the heart of Champagne

A whole domaine to explore at the heart of Reims Les CrayeresChâteau Les Crayères is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group and over the years has received numerous awards from the international press. The château is a symbol of comfort and elegance, thanks to its elegant décor. more...

Château Le Mas de Montet, Petit-Bersac

"Not your usual four-star hotel"
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Le Mas de Montet
Antony Mair, Dordogne resident, visits a local hotel and restaurant at Château Le Mas de Montet.

"The other week Paul and I discovered by chance that a purse in which we normally keep foreign currency had a large stash of euros in it, and since neither of us knew who they belonged to we decided to have an outing..." château outing...

Château Hall of Fame

Château Castel Novel reviewed Castel Novel If it's prestige you're after, you can't beat Château Castel Novel's list of famous guests. This 4 star château is near the historic city of Brive-la-Gaillarde, Corrèze, and boasts glowing reviews from Jacques Chirac and the very French pop star, Johnny Halliday... more...

Vineyard Chateau in Burgundy

Château de Mercurey  Château de Mercurey This 19th century Haussmann style château, covering 600 m2, situated amongst the vineyards offers an exceptional panorama over the surrounding countryside. Its landscaped garden covers 4000m2 with a 5x10m heated pool at the foot of the vineyards! more...

Have You Stayed in a French Château?

We want to hear from you. Chateau reviews This site reflects the views and experiences of our readers, and your reviews and recommendations are crucial to make it informative and independent. If you have a review, recommendation, advice, information or an article about your château holiday, please get in touch.

If you run a château and with an interesting story, or would like a review of your château to appear on this site, email the Editor to discuss.

Fantastic Dordogne châteaux

Simply ChateauVisitors from around the world have been flocking to the region for years to soak up its unique culture and to admire the region’s golden stone houses, prehistoric caves (Lascaux) and famous châteaux. Find out more about these Dordogne châteaux... more...

Luxury Chateau Breaks in Midi-Pyrenees

Perfect for weddings, anniversary and birthday celebrations near Carcassonne and Toulouse Luxury Chateau Breaks in FranceL’Abbaye-Chateau de Camon is just 45 mins from Carcassonne and Toulouse airports. With views over the Lauragais hills, it is an ideal location from which to explore the region or celebrate a special occassion. more...

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Luxury French Château Holidays

Simply ChateauSimply Château offers the widest range of self catering French châteaux and holiday castles for rent. Book online direct with the owner via www.simplychateau.com

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