Luxury Lakeside Castle, Onsite Pool, Tennis & Golf, 100 + Acre Park, Weddings

Luxury Lakeside Castle, Onsite Pool, Tennis & Golf, 100 + Acre Park, Weddings

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Aerial view
Lake
THE PRIVATE LAKE HAS WALKING PATHS ALONG ITS BEAUTIFUL 2.5 KILOMETER SHORELINE
Property grounds
ENTRY HALL, MEZZANINE, AND CHATELAIN'S DINING ROOM

Overview of Luxury Lakeside Castle, Onsite Pool, Tennis & Golf, 100 + Acre Park, Weddings

5 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Check out the area

Grez-Neuville, Pays De La Loire
  • Popular LocationChâteau du Plessis-Macé12 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Harbor of the Lion of Angers15 min drive
  • Popular LocationTerra Botanica20 min drive
  • AirportNantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 38)

Chambre Bleu

Chambre Bleu d'Argent

Chambre d'Argent

Chambre d'Azur

Chambre d'Or

Chambre Deux Tours

Chambre Fleur

Chambre Peche

Chambre Rose

Chambre Rouge Royale

Chambre Vert

Chambre Violet

Suite de Jardin

Tower Suite

14 bathrooms

Chambre Bleu

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre Bleu d'Argent

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre d'Argent

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Chambre d'Azur

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre d'Or

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Chambre Deux Tours

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre Fleur

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Chambre Peche

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre Rose

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Chambre Rouge Royale

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Chambre Vert

Toilet · Shower only

Chambre Violet

Toilet · Shower only

Suite de Jardin

Toilet · Shower only

Tower Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Luxury Lakeside Castle, Onsite Pool, Tennis & Golf, 100 + Acre Park, Weddings

Chateau Allure Du Lac is a luxurious, exquisitely decorated, 19th century lakeside chateau in a magnificent 105 acre estate located in the western part of the Loire Valley. It is surely one of the most spectacular chateau rentals in France, offering a 22-acre private lake, a beautiful park-like island with an antique gazebo that’s ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies, a wonderful lakeside terrace that great for cocktail parties and BBQs, on-site swimming pool, tennis court, & 9-hole golf course, palatial lawns, gorgeous gardens and miles of walks around the lake and through the woods full of wildlife. Come join us for a truly extraordinary experience your family and friends will long cherish!

Family vacations, weddings, reunions, parties, themed workshops (including art, photography, yoga, language immersion, etc.) and film shoots are welcome.

Self-cater or we will prearrange delicious catering including breakfast, lunch, dinner and wine & hors d’ouevres tastings served in the dining rooms, gardens or on the Lakeside Terrace as you prefer.

Internet, wi-fi and guest laundry facilities are included, and various services including housekeeping, transportation, musicians, wedding planning, photographers and florists can be arranged. We specialise in custom tailoring our offerings to fulfill your dreams and can host events for both small and large groups, so please feel welcome to contact us about what you have in mind!

The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. An elevator services all four floors providing easy access to the magnificent reception rooms, gorgeous dining rooms, and the 14 beautiful en suite bedrooms, each one uniquely decorated in different color schemes ranging from azure to rose, and filled with antiques, crystal chandeliers and beds you never want to get out of! There is even a two-story master suite, with its own foyer, drawing room, and antique oak staircase leading up to a huge circular en suite bedroom with an original hand-painted domed ceiling.

There are also two apartments with 5 more bedrooms in a separate building that’s a 3-minute walk through the gardens from the Chateau. They are not decorated to the same luxury standard as the Chateau, but offer a very affordable way to have more people sleep on the estate at only €150 + 10% tva tax per night per apartment. The 2-bdrm will sleep 4 people; the 3-bdrm will sleep 6 people. There are also charming bed & breakfasts and hotels for many more Guests nearby.

There are many activities available on the estate and in the area. On site we offer swimming, tennis, fishing, row boats, croquet, ping pong and great walks (and runs) amongst the gardens, around the lake’s 2.5 kilometer shoreline, and through the woods. Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, river boat tours, hot air ballooning, museums, churches, restaurants, gourmet cooking classes and shopping are all nearby. Some, including wine tasting, bicycles and gourmet cooking classes will come to the Chateau.

The Chateau is well situated just 20 minutes from Angers with its great shops and restaurants. Angers is 85 minutes from Paris via TGV, and another international airport in Nantes is about an hour away. There are many other delightful villages to visit nearby.

Enquiries from location agencies, location scouts and location managers are welcome as the Chateau is also available as a castle location rental for film, movie & television productions, TV series, commercials, and fashion shoots, etc., in the Loire Valley, France.

Important Note concerning Value Added Tax (TVA)

Please note that when the quote is finalized the required 10% TVA tax will be manually added to all of the rates shown in the listing. (The website does not have the capability to add the TVA tax automatically.)

Important Note concerning Instant Booking

If you use the Instant Booking feature please do not leave a gap of less than 3 days between your booking and the preceding or subsequent booking.. (Creating a gap of less than 3 days may require adjustment or cancellation of your booking, particularly if it is between 1 May and 30 September.) Please also be aware that weddings (and some other large events) are subject to a supplemental fee that is not included in the normal rental rates. In all cases, we strongly suggest that you contact us (the Proprietor) prior to booking to discuss the various details. Many thanks and best wishes!

WHAT DO OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY?

(Some of the many additional reviews posted on Google...)

If you are booking, you lucky thing, enjoy!!
Rating Given: 5 Stars

Wow! It’s difficult to know where to begin in writing a review for Chateau Allure Du Lac. It is utter magic. I was going to write I would ‘recommend it to anyone’, but in fact, I would only recommend it to those who will truly look after it and appreciate the splendour / beauty that William and Susie have managed to both restore and create. When we rented this for the week of our wedding, I initially thought we had just booked a spectacular chateau. We had… but what I hadn’t appreciated was that we had also booked over 100 acres of the most magnificent nature, woodland and wildlife.

We spent a week here with all of our family and friends, and in the run-up to our wedding were able to enjoy so many activities, including: sunrise runs round the lake, golf, boating, swimming, tennis, table-tennis, sports on the beautiful lawns and countless memorable breakfasts and dinner parties in a variety of beautiful rooms and outdoor spaces. The chateau is extremely well-located for quick trips to the Supermarket or to the character-ful Grez-Neuville or Angers. The chateau rooms all have their own character too and are decorated in such intricate and brilliant ways. The Tower Suite is simply other-worldly – I would happily have moved in forever!

Our wedding day simply couldn’t have been better. We used the beautiful island for our ceremony, after which all of our guests commented that it was the most picturesque setting they had ever seen for a wedding. We then had drinks and music on the terrace (ask William for the string quartet recommendation – they’re ace) followed by a sensational dinner in the court-yard. We booked the chateau’s catering company, and enjoyed one of the tastiest 3 course dinners we’ve ever had (if you have the option to book the Chocolat Nougat dessert, do it!!). Dancing into the night on the lake-side terrace with the chateau view has provided memories that we’ll never forget. If you are considering getting married here, I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Last but not least, we all know that of course it’s not the place but the people that make a venue truly special. If I was rich enough, I would book this for another week just to hang out with the owners some more. Susie was away during our stay, but William honestly turned this from a brilliant week into an extraordinary one. His knowledge of the chateau’s history is fascinating, and his general zest for the chateau, hosting and for life more broadly is infectious. He was so accommodating to our requests, as I know he will be for yours, and worked on so many little details to ensure we got the experience that we wanted. If you’re still reading, well done. I could go on. If you are booking, you lucky thing, enjoy!! (And if you’ve got a spare room I’d be back out in a heartbeat!)

Meg E., London – Stayed: August 2022

*****

We hope to return for a third time!
Rating Given: 5 stars

We returned for a second visit to Chateau Allure du Lac this past June (6/16-623/21).

While our party was smaller than when we visited two years ago, William & Suzy’s hospitality was just has amazing as the first time. They were very helpful while we were still planning the trip and travel requirements from the US to France were changing. Our group ended up being smaller than originally intended and William and Suzy were very accommodating with the catering.

The Chateau is an unforgettable property and everyone of our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stay. I highly recommend to use their caterer while you stay there. The food is excellent and is served in the Chateau’s beautiful dining rooms.

The weather was variable during the week we stayed there but there is so much to do in the area that it never was an issue.

William and Suzy and all their staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. We hope that we will get an occasion to return for a third time.

Olivier G., Vermont, USA – Stayed: June 2021

*****

A fantasy come to life!
Rating Given: 5 stars

Magnifique! We celebrated our anniversary with family and friends at the magnificent Chateau Allure du Lac and it was a fantasy come to life! The Chateau is grand in scale, well appointed with beautiful period decor, and quickly became our “home” for the week. Amazing that everyone felt so comfortable and at ease right away!

The chambre suites are all spacious, beds very comfy, and having en-suites for each was truly wonderful. We had several dinners catered and each was perfect with elegant table settings and service, having used both the Silver Dining Room and the Beautiful Wood Paneled Dining room. Plus the “downstairs” kitchen became our hang-out for guests to share their adventures at the end of each day.

The owners were most helpful and very charming, sharing their experience of owning and maintaining a chateau with us. Definitely some engineering and construction miracles were done here.

We highly recommend this beautiful, inviting and secluded property!

Jackie K., Rio Verde, Arizona – Stayed: October 2019

*****

Property manager

Susy

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If Instant booking creates a gap of less than 3 days before or after the booking, it is subject to cancellation if a date adjustment is not agreed.
If Instant booking is for a date range to which we object, it is subject to cancellation if a date adjustment is not agreed.
If instant booking results in any circumstance to which we object, the booking is subject to cancellation if a corrective adjustment is not agreed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Grez-Neuville

Located in Grez-Neuville, this castle is near theme parks and on a lake. Le Lion-d'Angers National Stud Farm and National Harbor of the Lion of Angers are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anjou Golf and Country Club and Maison du Vin de l'Anjou. Traveling with kids? Consider Terra Botanica and Piscine de LA BAUMETTE. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Château du Plessis-Macé - 12 min drive
  • Le Lion-d'Angers National Stud Farm - 14 min drive
  • National Harbor of the Lion of Angers - 15 min drive
  • Chateau d'Angers - 20 min drive
  • Terra Botanica - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Segré Station - 18 min drive
  • Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Crêperie du Passeur - 15 min drive
  • La Guinguette du Port Albert - 16 min drive
  • Pizzeria Madona - 10 min drive
  • Bar de l'Hippodrome - 10 min drive
  • La Salle à Manger - 10 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Leighann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation with friends and family!
Our family met up with 3 other families to share the Chateau for a week. It was a fabulous way to spend time together and explore the Loire Valley. William and Susy made our stay easy and fun by recommending local activities and coordinating two evenings of catered meals. I highly recommend this property. It’s a idyllic property and has several on-site activities. We utilized the pool almost every day with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Amory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week enjoyed by all
A great week w 7 couples ( very old friends). Château was as advertised in a beautiful setting. Most of the time we spent outdoors but the dining rooms were extremely elegant and the bedrooms all very comfortable. William responded instantly if issues arose ( and they almost never did) Both he and Susy are charming and very welcoming and bent over backwards This place is in the countryside so cars are essential. But the roads - while narrow - are very easy to navigate. A very special week. Do NOT miss Angers, the fortress and especially the tapestry. Quite literally one of the most incredible works of art I’ve ever seen. Thanks again to our hosts!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Olivier G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An unforgettable class reunion at Chateau Allure du Lac
We just spent an absolutely fabulous week celebrating a business school reunion. Our group of twenty-three was astounded by the beauty of the chateau and the warm welcome we received from our hosts, Susy and William. We celebrated our arrival with champagne in the lovely courtyard before a gourmet meal in one of the beautiful dining rooms. The rooms, each with their own bathroom, were spacious and beautifully decorated. We awakened each morning to a breakfast of assorted pastries, croissants, baguettes, fresh fruit and yogurts served in a charming breakfast room. The elevator made the four floors of the chateau easily accessible. The setting, with its lovely gardens and lake, was serene. Susy and William were extremely accommodating and helped make our reunion an unforgettable experience. Our only complaint is that we had to leave! We have rented well over a dozen of properties for vacations with friends, this was by far the best experience we have ever had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Fairy tale Wedding
We had our wedding (including a 3-night stay) at Chateau Allure du Lac, and our only regret is that we didn't stay longer! The property was absolutely enchanting, and Susy were equally incredible as our hosts. They respected our privacy, but were always around if we had a question or needed anything at all. The rooms are exquisitely decorated and the land is beautifully maintained. It's the perfect venue for a wedding, or any other event you may choose to have. Our stay was unforgettable, and we hope to go back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing wedding venue
If you are looking for a magical setting for your wedding, this is the place! Susy and William will answer all of your questions/concerns immediately and their suggestions for caterer/officiant/entertainment were spot on. The grounds are gorgeous with plenty to do, whether you want to relax and walk around the lake or head into town to explore. It was a wonderful week we will never forget. In May, the Chateau can be a little chilly but it adds to the nostalgic feel of this dreamy setting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Susy

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English, French
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