Our hand-picked guide to the best castle hotels in France! Chateau accommodation in France offers magnificent scenery, romantic locations and outstanding cuisine.
Loire Valley, France
Stay from €220 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).
Our Experts Say:
Refinement, warmth and authenticity characterise Château de la Barre, which has been in the same family for six centuries. This elegant château lies hidden in the midst of a 100-acre private park and garden between Chartres and Tours, near Le Mans, at the entrance to the Loire Valley. See more
Bourdeilles, France
Stay from €591 per room, for 2 nights (bed & breakfast).
Our Experts Say:
Château des Sénéchaux is set in the heart of the Dordogne countryside and makes a perfect base for discovering the region. Each apartment is uniquely furnished providing exceptional character and atmosphere. A private terrace offers superb views over the river and surrounding countryside. See more
Annesse-et-Beaulieu, Dordogne, France
Stay from €158 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Château de Lalande is less than 8 miles from Périgueux in the Dordogne region. Rooms have a traditional feel and all are air-conditioned. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the terrace in nice weather. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and large, peaceful grounds. Château de Lalande is located just 1 hour from the popular town of Sarlat and the wine region of Saint-Emilion. See more
Varetz, France
Stay from €65 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Castel Novel is a luxury hotel set in 99 acres of grounds and located 10 minutes away from the town of Brive-La-Gaillarde. Guests can enjoy one of the individually-designed bedrooms and the restaurant serves regional cuisine, made from fresh local produce. There are several golf courses nearby, plus opportunities for canoeing, fishing, hiking and cycling. See more
Pauillac, France
Stay from €353 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
17th-century Château Cordeillan-Bages is located less than a mile from the Gironde Estuary in the South West of France. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and are set in the former wine stores, offering views of the interior courtyard. The château has 2 hectares of vineyards and the restaurant’s gourmet dishes are made with local produce. See more
Étoges, France
Stay from €124 per room, per night (room only).
Our Experts Say:
Set in a Champagne vineyard and classified as a historical monument, 17th-century Château d’Étoges sits in a 7-hectare wooded park in the heart of Champagne. The château has stylish bedrooms, uniquely decorated and fitted with period furniture. The restaurant serves regional and traditional gourmet cuisine. See more
