The Best Chateau Hotels in France

high review scores for this magnificent château complex surrounded by nature, with dramatic beamed interiors and exceptional facilities

a fine hotel - the setting is a 19th century mansion in parkland, restored to offer sleek elegant rooms and a choice of restaurants

a former Cistercian abbey set in quiet grounds, now home to an elegant and charming hotel with a relaxed ambience and quality gastronomy

in the heart of a Bordeaux vineyard and park, a handsome country house offers elegant rooms, impeccable service and exceptional diining

peacefully set amidst the Boulogne Forest outside Blois and close to Chambord, a luxurious hotel where nature and heritage combine

in the heart of the Loire Valley, this 15th century château is an historic monument, with splendid rooms plus fine dining and leisure facilities

set in the beautiful Pays d'Auge, a splendid château in quiet parkland earns high review scores for its warm hospitality and stately rooms

romantic and authentic château set in a tranquil estate offers opulent luxury in its rooms in the main house or in a former orangery

a Renaissance spirit is alive and well at this sumptuous château, near Amboise and Tours, lavish interiors have been recreated from times past

set in beautiful Mediterranean countryside, a château hotel with luxurious facilities has gorgeous accommodation - one room is a converted chapel

a medieval fortified castle, one of the Loire Valley's oldest, features luxurious, Renaissance-inspired bedrooms and delightful gardens

a romantic château on an exclusive wine estate in the heart of Languedoc offers beautifully decorated rooms, exquisite cuisine and wine tasting

south of Fontainebleau, in wooded parkland, a magnificent 17th century château with elegant rooms furnished with antiques, and a tennis court

in a verdant setting, an elegant manor bedecked with artworks and featuring stylish rooms, a gastronomic restaurant and basement spa

17th-century château, beautifully restored outbuildings and a manicured park form this luxurious hotel, enveloped by a calm, forest setting

17th century chateau boasting sumptuous furnishings with well equipped rooms, manicured gardens, fine dining and an extensive wine cellar

history and contemporary luxury combine in the rooms of this 18th century château, surrounded by magnificent formal gardens

set in the St Emilion wine-growing area, a magnificent château hotel has opulent rooms in the main building or annex and gourmet dining

in perhaps Périgord's best preserved medieval village, a beautiful château, elegantly furnished, offers an authentic, luxurious stay

a delightful small hotel in a former hunting lodge surrounded by wooded countryside; the beautifully appointed rooms overlook an infinity pool

a 24-hectare estate surrounds this 16th century château and its lavish bedrooms furnished with antiques and gourmet dining restaurant

elegant château on a wooded hillside, features luxurious, refined rooms and suites, grand public lounges and exquisite manicured gardens

in a 6 hectare estate a short drive from beaches and the old town, the charming rooms are a blend of character features and modern comforts

a 16th century château hotel offers a memorable stay in its sumptuous, antique-filled rooms - some in a tower - and adds superb fine dining

a former farmhouse nestled amidst peaceful grounds yet only a short drive from Cancale and beaches; rooms are refined and elegant is style

enjoy the refined elegance of an 18th century residence with fabulous rooms, and the pampering experience of an array of relaxing facilities

refined and luxurious hotel cleverly formed from five timbered Norman manors set in peaceful countryside, yet only a short drive from Deauville

overlooking the Loire Valley near Amboise, a fairytale château hotel with Michelin-starred dining offers romantic rooms and superb facilities

on the edge of Angers, a decorative 19th century château offers rooms in a luxurious "retro -chic" style, with pampering services for a restful stay

historic mansion where modern art and a classical style combine amidst an air of refinement, comfort and award-winning, fine dining