Castle hotels France

Château de Gilly - Burgundy

Make the Château de Gilly your base from which to explore the wine growing region of Burgundy. This delightful castle, former residence of the Cistercian Monks, is located just two minutes outside the famous village of Vougeot and has preserved its 14th and 16 Century charm with its moats, classic gardens and dining room with magnificent vaulted ceiling.

The château is in the heart of the finest wine ("Grand Cru") producing area and not far from historic Beaune. More hotel information and guest reviews

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Château d'Esclimont - near Paris

Between Versailles Palace and Chartres Cathedral the charming and romantic Château d'Esclimont may be found.

This jewel of Renaissance architecture is at the heart of a listed 60-hectare park and has everything a 'proper' castle should have: towers, turrets and belfries, a moat and bridge. More hotel information and guest reviews

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Château de Pray - Loire Valley/Amboise

The Château de Pray is in close proximity to Amboise and its famous castle, Clos Lucé (the residence of Leonardo da Vinci with many of his inventions) and in striking range of the Loire valley castles of Chenonceau, Cheverny and the famous gardens of Villandry.

This 13th Century castle with its panelled drawing room, four poster beds, antiques and a Michelin Star restaurant will make you feel like French aristocracy. Stay a few days in this delightful castle and experience the beauty of the Loire valley by bicycle, on horse-back, in a balloon or on a cruise on the Loire River. More hotel information and guest reviews

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Château de L'ILE - Strasbourg

This 19th Century castle has a dream-like location: situated within a tree-lined bend of the Ile River and still only 5 kilometers from Strasbourg with all its attractions.

With its half-timbered style houses and flowery balconies it reflects traditional Alsatian architecture and is an ideal base from which to explore Strasbourg or the Alsace wine trail with all its treasures, picturesque villages, vineyards and local specialties. More hotel information and guest reviews

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Château Grand Barrail - Saint Emilion

The medieval town of Saint Emilion can be reached in a few minutes from the elegant 19th century Château Grand Barrail, a member of the 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World'. The castle sits within a 3 acres park and features stained glass windows, red marble pillars, gildings, chandeliers, ancient mouldings and all the adornments of a baroque palace.

Visit the famous vineyards of the Bordeaux region, some can be reached in just a few minutes' walk, and enjoy tasting these legendary Grand Crus and rare vintage wines. More hotel information and guest reviews

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