Completed as a royal residence for the Count of Rochefoucald in 1854, the twelve turrets of this magnificent, 150 foot high limestone chateau overlook the small village of Challain De Potherie in the Western Loire Valley region. Ornate antique furnishings, four poster beds swathed in lavish fabrics and lake views are common to the property's suites, all of which have been individually designed to reflect its royal heritage and present many original features.
Guests are free to roam the chateau and its expansive grounds, relax next to one of 52 antique fireplaces (one of which is a designated breakfast area or unwind in the lounge with a selection of DVDs and video games. Lunch and dinner may be reserved in advance and taken under the hand painted ceiling of the royal dining room. The haute cuisine menu draws on fresh regional produce, thus offering guests the chance to sample flavors of the Loire Valley. The surrounding villages can be explored on foot or by bicycle, which can be hired from the hotel. Nantes Airport is a 50 minute drive away.