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Château Holidays in France

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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