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For 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...
Retired 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...
Mercurey, 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 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...![]() |
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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...
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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.
Simply 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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