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Whether you are a designer looking to shoot your new collection, or a studio searching for a spot for a up coming scene, or a man on a quest to find a romantic corner of the world to take his special someone to, or a bride wanting to feel like a princess on her wedding day. Chateau de Challain is this and much more. Designed by Visconti, and built by Rene Honde, the Chateau de Challain was completed in 1854 as a private residence for Count Rochefoucauld and his family. The structure is a marvel to behold; 150ft limestone walls contain 365 windows, 52 fireplaces, and 12 turrets, as well as countless sculptural details along the facade. The splendour continues inside. Masterfully carved wood paneling and cabinetry, stunning hand-painted ceilings, and flawlessly chosen decor make each salon an historic holidays experience. Situated on beautiful grounds, the Chateau complex makes up one corner of a small village, which also has shops, a cathedral, and many summer events. The Chateau is now open for both overnight guests and day visitors, and also hosts wedding receptions and other events, your chateau holidays in france destination. ▪ Tower Suite ▪
In the tower you will discover a room of silk, a king size canope bed (220cm) with silk curtains to close yourselves in. A fire place filled with candles sets the mood. A spare room for a third person with a table to have that first cup of coffee, as you wake up to a view of the lake. The bathroom is aged marble. The suite also has a fireplace with candles, a separate w/c and a shower. ▪ Romance Suite ▪
You can't escape the feeling of romance as you enter this suite, which includes a grand silk bed, full bath, and separate salon for quiet, intimate meals. Experience historic luxury as you sip champagne, read poetry, and soak in a giant clawfoot tub, surrounded by fresh flowers and french manor charm. ▪ Empress Suite ▪
The Empress suite is one of the latest suites to be renovated to our exacting standards at the Château de Challain.A touch of royalty and we will treat you like the Royals of the "Belle Epoque". ▪ Rochefaucauld suite ▪
The beauty of this room is the hand painted ceiling dating back to 1854, the year the Chateau was completed. The view outside the grand window is of the south lawn and 2 Hectares Lake. Enjoy a soak in this suite’s oversized tub situated next to a hand carved fireplace. An adjoining room has a beautiful sled bed filled with pillows ▪ The Toile de Joile suite ▪
Another very recently renovated suite in the Chateau de Challain. Holding with the tradition of France we have covered the walls in a warm green Toile to make this suite relaxing to all. Having a full view of the lake, the south sun warms this room. The Toile du Joile has a King size canopy bed with the most comfortable mattress as the rest of the rooms. The Sink basin is in the main room also having a generous size shower in a separate room you have all the comforts of home. ▪ Gate House ▪
We are offering the Gate House as a "Gite" (a self contained holiday let) you will have full use of the Gate house with its 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower and kitchen with a functioning fire place. You have access to the Grounds of the Chateau and your own "al fresco" dinning area. ▪ Royal Suite ▪
Fit for a king! The original master bedroom is available with all the authentic furnishing. The Canopy bed is hand-carved oak standing fourteen feet tall. A second bedroom with two twin beds is connected by a dressing room and bathroom. This suite makes you feel as if this is your château. Rates shown are for reference only; upon requesting a reservation you will be quoted the Best Available Rate at the time of your inquiryTYPE OF ROOM B&B RATES IN EUROS (PER ROOM, PER NIGHT) Jan 01 - Dec 31
How to reach the hotelHow to arrive: From Paris: From Charles De Gaulle Airport, follow A1 to Paris. Continue to the center of Paris. As you enter Paris, go in the direction of Porte Clignancourt on the Periphérique (Periphérique is the ring road around the city). Just after Porte Orléans exit onto A 6a / A 10 Direction Bordeaux / Nantes, follow signs Bordeaux A 10. At the A 10 / A 11 split, follow A 11 Direction Le Mans/ Nantes. As you enter Angers, A 11 becomes N23. Continue through Angers towards Nantes. N23 becomes A 11 Exit 18 direction Candé / Chateaubriant D963. Keep right at the fork. On your approach to Candé take the ring road around Candé, you will see a sign for the chateau on the third roundabout. Take the first right on to the D6. As you approach the village of Challain la Potherie, the Chateau is on your right. Please come through the gates and we will greet you.
SPECIAL OFFER Once a vital port city in the 18th century, Nantes is now the sixth largest city in France with a population of over 500,000 people and a leader in technology and international industries. It was recently ranked one of the best cities in France for quality of life. Situated at the mouth of the Loire River just 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Nantes is only two hours by train from Paris and allows quick journeys to the capital and easy access to other destinations in Europe. Rich in tradition, yet unspoiled by tourism, Nantes offers a quintessential image of French society. More importantly, IES is the only permanent American study abroad program in Nantes. As English is rarely heard in the streets, students have ample opportunity to practice their French. The most reliable “Review” about this property is that it is in The JP Moser Hotel & Chateau Guide, and Mr. & Mrs. Moser, the authors of the guide, stay at the properties featured in The JP Moser Hotel & Chateau guide (usually for two days and two nights), in order to evaluate thoroughly the installations and services. Therefore, if a lodging establishment is featured in The JP Moser Hotel & Chateau Guide, is because it is exactly as you see it in www.jpmoser.com and you can be sure that if you book this property, there should not be any unpleasant surprises while you stay there. Read Reviews of Chateau de ChallainWrite a Review for Chateau de ChallainDear Travel Agent, Thanks for choosing a property recommended by The JP Moser Hotel & Chateau Guide, this is your guarantee that you have chosen a fine establishment that you can recommend to your clients with absolute confidence, because all the properties featured in The JP Moser Hotel & Chateau Guide have been inspected by Mr. Moser in person, previous to their inclusion in the guide. Close this window and fill in the dates you want in the fields provided below, and when you click on next you will see an option for travel agents (I am booking for someone else), click there and fill the required data. Send your reservation request / inquiry, through this website and it will go straight to Chateau de Challain. You shall receive an answer from a live person. All requests are answered in the order they are received |
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