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Imagine large expanses of totally tranquil woodland surrounding a château with a moat, stone bridges, turrets and facades enlivened with niches, lacy balconies and sculptures: a real jewel slumbering since the death in 1968 of its last inhabitant and owner, Edouard de La Rochefoucauld. René Traversac, the founder of the "Grandes Etapes Françaises" (which had 6 establishments at the time), immediately "took a shine" to this château and its 60 hectares of listed parkland just 45 minutes from Paris. This was an opportunity for which he had been waiting for years! So on 21 July 1981, he purchased the Château d'Esclimont from the granddaughter of Edouard de La Rochefoucauld, the Comtesse Laure-Suzanne-Marie-Maingard de Mailly et de Nesle d'Orange. He was also lucky enough to acquire part of the paintings, chandeliers, trinkets and furniture that adorned the château at the same time. The keep is all that is now left of the first fortified château built in the 10th century, its feudal severity softened by a porch with a triple entry giving access to the pre-courtyard and tall "French" roof in the Renaissance style. In 1543, Etienne du Ponchet, the Lord of Esclimont, canon of Chartres and Archbishop of Tours, rebuilt the château taking inspiration from the style of the great houses that his cousins were building in the Val de Loire.  The Château d'Esclimont has 52 rooms of 5 different categories, from the most elegant apartment to the most delightful room including a exclusive suite, junior suites, "Deluxe", "Traditional" and "Standard" rooms, located in the Château or just next door in one of our lodges which are rich in history: the Trianon, the Tour des Gardes and the Pavillon des Trophées. All the rooms are elegantly decorated in keeping with their location and enjoy modern comforts. They offer pleasant view over the park and its ornamental lake, the courtyard or even the Château.
▪ Superior Room ▪
With its beautiful high ceiling, decorative fireplace, stylish furniture and huge four poster bed, the Exclusive Suite emanates a true fairytale castle atmosphere. All the more so because the view over the pond and the protected park is uninterrupted. It has a delightful private lounge with sofa bed and a splendid black marble bathroom with separate shower and bath. It can accommodate up to five adults or two adults and three children. Wi-Fi access, hi-fi system, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television (cable). ▪ Deluxe Room ▪
Comfortable, generously sized rooms, they are almost all located in the Château. Their decor is sophisticated and their view varied, including views of the park, courtyard, lodges. They can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children. Wi-Fi access, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television. ▪ Traditional Room ▪
Warm and more spacious, they are divided between the Tour des Gardes, the Pavillon des Trophées, the Trianon and the Château. They all offer different views over the French style gardens, the park, the pond and can accommodate up to two people. Wi-Fi access, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television. ▪ Classic Room ▪
Mainly located in our lodges, which are rich in history : The Trianon, the Tour des Gardes and the Pavillon des Trophées, most offer a romantic view of the Château. They have a queen-sized or twin beds and bathroom with bath and separate toilet. Wi-Fi access, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television. ▪ Junior Suite ▪
Single story or duplex, very spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated, our junior suites consist of one bedroom ( some with with zip and link beds and canopy) and a private lounge with sofa bed. The bathroom has a shower and a separate bath. They can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children. Wi-Fi access, min hi-fi system, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television. ▪ Suite ▪
With its beautiful high ceiling, decorative fireplace, stylish furniture and huge four poster bed, the Exclusive Suite emanates a true fairytale castle atmosphere. All the more so because the view over the pond and the protected park is uninterrupted. It has a delightful private lounge with sofa bed and a splendid black marble bathroom with separate shower and bath. It can accommodate up to five adults or two adults and three children. Wi-Fi access, hi-fi system, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television (cable). How to reach the hotelLocated less than one hour from Paris, between the Versailles Palace and Chartres Cathedral. Supplements:
▪ La Rochefoucauld Gourmet Restaurant ▪
 Located at the centre of the Château, this beautiful, light and cosy room opens directly onto the French style garden and its pond. It takes its name from the noble family of La Rochefoucauld that owned the château for more than a century and left a lasting impression on it. In the restaurant there are family portraits, fireplaces with mirrors and finally a magnificent crystal chandelier. ▪ The Cuir de Cordoue Restaurant ▪
 Here you will appreciate the warm, rich tones of the Cordoba leather which covers the wall and is reflected in the mirrors, presenting all its originality to the room. On one of the exposed beams in the ceiling, you can read a part of the La Rochefoucauld family motto: "It's my pleasure". At the far end of the room, a door accesses a small private lounge located in the château's tower which offers a beautiful view over the protected park area. ▪ Special Offer 3=2 ▪
From Oct 16, 2011 To Apr 14, 2012
 At Château d'Esclimont this offer is available on Tradition room category ▪ Last Minute Offer ▪
From Dec 20, 2011 To Dec 30, 2012
 If you wish to know if a 'coup de coeur' offer is available in the forthcoming 15 days, connect on the online booking system and choose the date of your stay. Prepayment no cancellation / no refund 
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Chateau d'Esclimont
28700 St Symphorien le Chateau - Ile de France - France
Bar / Lounge
Conference Facilities
Cycling
Garden
Hiking
Internet Access
Newspapers
Parking Facilities
Private Garden
Restaurant
Table Tennis
Tennis Court
In 1543, in the hollow of the valley of the Domaine d'Esclimont, Etienne de Poncher, archbishop of Tours, had a chateau built. Philippe Hurault, Comte de Cheverny, became its owner in 1580.