THE GUIDE CHÂTEAUX 2019


Accented by beautiful seafoam-green shutters, the Château Poésie invites guests to relax for a spell in the Vaucluse


spirit of Château du Romerel is that of a family home, with bespoke service and a warm reception. Expect gourmet breakfasts and dinners served by candlelight – plus, guests with special diets are well catered for, so there’s no need to feel excluded. Post-dinner, coffee and herbal teas are served in the lounge or library. Simply heavenly! www.chateauduromerel.com


Château Le Breil (Maine-et-Loire) The Château Le Breil is a B&B set-up, with rooms designed in the character of Pays de la Loire. Want to be a fairy-tale bride? You can! The castle can be rented for weddings, special events, family reunions… whatever your heart desires. The main building was built in the 15th century, just after the Hundred Years War, while a side tower was added in 1856. Today, the château has five rooms, blending history with modern must-haves, and the style of


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décor ranges from Medieval to Napoleonic. If you don’t fancy the château (though frankly, who wouldn’t?), you could always stay in one of the on-site gîtes. We love the cottage for couples: located near the castle, this charming 15th-century dwelling welcomes two people with a large bed, bathroom, living room (with TV) and fully-equipped kitchenette. www.chateaulebreil.fr


Château Le Prieuré (Maine-et-Loire) With rows of beautiful chestnut trees leading up to its grand entrance, dreamy Château Le Prieuré lies in Chênehutte- Trèves-Cunault, sandwiched between Saumur and Angers. This four-star castle hotel is positively brimming with refinement, and enjoys panoramic, fairy-tale views of the Loire River. The history of


Château Le Prieuré dates back to the 10th century and the Benedictine monks who found the beauty and serenity of the area ideal for their life of prayer. In the 19th century, along came the Count of Aubépin, followed at the turn of the 20th century by the Count of Castellane, both of whom made modifications to the château. It is the latter we have to thank for Le Prieuré’s splendid terraces, from which you can enjoy the beautiful riverside vista. www.younancollection.com/en


Château Le Breil is a five-bedroom castle specialising in weddings


Château Poésie (Vaucluse) Enormous and regal with soft, green accents, the Château Poésie is a vision, sitting at the end of a long avenue of ancient plane trees. It sleeps 15 guests in nine double/twin bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. A gorgeous new farmhouse cottage with seven en-suite bedrooms is also available for holiday rentals at a supplement. The entire estate has been


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