news
03-01-2016, 09:36 AM
Staying at one of France's spectacular castle hotels gives you the chance to imagine you're a king or queen for a day, as well as getting a sense of the country's rich history. Here, The Good Hotel Guide picks their top five castle hotels (http://www.goodhotelguide.com/special-collection-top-five-castle-hotels-in-france).
1. Chateau de la Cote, Dordogne
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664649-9523176-1.ChateaudelaCote-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664649-9523176-1.ChateaudelaCote.jpg)
Castles don't get more romantic than Château de la Cote (http://www.chateaudelacote.com), a beautifully restored 15th century château with pepperpot towers, panoramic views and period-style rooms with four-poster beds, antiques and fireplaces (one tower room has a private terrace). The restaurant serves classic French cuisine, and there's a swimming pool and a kids' playground.
2. L'Abbaye-Chateau de Camon - Mini-Pyrenees
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664702-9526270-2-thumb.LAbbayeCamon (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664702-9526270-2.LAbbayeCamon)
Built originally as a Benedictine monastery and set in a castle in the fortified village of Camon, L'Abbaye-Chateau de Camon (http://www.chateaudecamon.com) is beautifully restored, with an exquisite salon (above), 10 individually-decorated rooms (some of them former monks' cells) and a terrace running the length of the chateau which offers views of the landscaped gardens. The restaurant serves refined cuisine, and there's an outdoor pool.
3. Chateau D'Etoges, Champagne
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664747-9980983-3.ChateauDEtoges-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664747-9980983-3.ChateauDEtoges.jpg)
You'll feel like you're living in a fairytale from the moment you arrive at Chateau d'Etoges (http://www.etoges.com), as this 17th century historic monument - used as a stop-over by French kings when they travelled east - has all the trappings: a moat, replete with swans; pepperpot towers; and gorgeously appointed rooms, with fine linens, antiques and fresh flowers. There's also a fine dining restaurant and a spa.
4. Domaine de la Tortiniere - Loire Valley
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664795-4660514-4.DomainedelaTortiniere-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664795-4660514-4.DomainedelaTortiniere.jpg)
The family-run Domaine de la Tortiniere (http://www.tortiniere.com) sits in parklands surrounded by woods; the River Indre runs through the property and a small rowing boat is available for leisurely punts. There's also a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant and tennis courts; rooms are in the main chateau and several outbuildings.
5. Chateau de Curzay
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664836-6921832-5.ChateaudeCurzay-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664836-6921832-5.ChateaudeCurzay.jpg)
Past guests at this medieval chateau include Charles VII, Louis XI and Charles de Gaulle, but as grand as Chateau de Curzay (http://www.chateau-curzay.com) is, the warm hospitality on offer makes guests feel like staying in a large private house - albeit a grand one with round towers on three sides and a courtyard, plus a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
See more hotels in France from The Good Hotel Guide here (http://www.goodhotelguide.com/hotels-in-france). -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/1/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/1/rc.htm)
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/2/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/2/rc.htm)
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/3/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/3/rc.htm)
http://da.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2.img (http://da.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2.htm)
http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/ach.img (http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/ach.htm)http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2t.imghttp://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2t2.imghttp://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/c/35496/f/677045/s/4df281f0/sc/10/mf.gif
More... (http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/c/35496/f/677045/s/4df281f0/sc/10/l/0L0Shuffingtonpost0N0Cgood0Ehotel0Eguide0Ctop0Efiv e0Ecastle0Ehotels0Ein0Ib0I93410A540Bhtml/story01.htm)
1. Chateau de la Cote, Dordogne
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664649-9523176-1.ChateaudelaCote-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664649-9523176-1.ChateaudelaCote.jpg)
Castles don't get more romantic than Château de la Cote (http://www.chateaudelacote.com), a beautifully restored 15th century château with pepperpot towers, panoramic views and period-style rooms with four-poster beds, antiques and fireplaces (one tower room has a private terrace). The restaurant serves classic French cuisine, and there's a swimming pool and a kids' playground.
2. L'Abbaye-Chateau de Camon - Mini-Pyrenees
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664702-9526270-2-thumb.LAbbayeCamon (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664702-9526270-2.LAbbayeCamon)
Built originally as a Benedictine monastery and set in a castle in the fortified village of Camon, L'Abbaye-Chateau de Camon (http://www.chateaudecamon.com) is beautifully restored, with an exquisite salon (above), 10 individually-decorated rooms (some of them former monks' cells) and a terrace running the length of the chateau which offers views of the landscaped gardens. The restaurant serves refined cuisine, and there's an outdoor pool.
3. Chateau D'Etoges, Champagne
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664747-9980983-3.ChateauDEtoges-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664747-9980983-3.ChateauDEtoges.jpg)
You'll feel like you're living in a fairytale from the moment you arrive at Chateau d'Etoges (http://www.etoges.com), as this 17th century historic monument - used as a stop-over by French kings when they travelled east - has all the trappings: a moat, replete with swans; pepperpot towers; and gorgeously appointed rooms, with fine linens, antiques and fresh flowers. There's also a fine dining restaurant and a spa.
4. Domaine de la Tortiniere - Loire Valley
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664795-4660514-4.DomainedelaTortiniere-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664795-4660514-4.DomainedelaTortiniere.jpg)
The family-run Domaine de la Tortiniere (http://www.tortiniere.com) sits in parklands surrounded by woods; the River Indre runs through the property and a small rowing boat is available for leisurely punts. There's also a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant and tennis courts; rooms are in the main chateau and several outbuildings.
5. Chateau de Curzay
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664836-6921832-5.ChateaudeCurzay-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-02-28-1456664836-6921832-5.ChateaudeCurzay.jpg)
Past guests at this medieval chateau include Charles VII, Louis XI and Charles de Gaulle, but as grand as Chateau de Curzay (http://www.chateau-curzay.com) is, the warm hospitality on offer makes guests feel like staying in a large private house - albeit a grand one with round towers on three sides and a courtyard, plus a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
See more hotels in France from The Good Hotel Guide here (http://www.goodhotelguide.com/hotels-in-france). -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/1/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/1/rc.htm)
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/2/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/2/rc.htm)
http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/3/rc.img (http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/rc/3/rc.htm)
http://da.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2.img (http://da.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2.htm)
http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/ach.img (http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/ach.htm)http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2t.imghttp://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/247393268668/u/0/f/677045/c/35496/s/4df281f0/sc/10/a2t2.imghttp://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/c/35496/f/677045/s/4df281f0/sc/10/mf.gif
More... (http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/c/35496/f/677045/s/4df281f0/sc/10/l/0L0Shuffingtonpost0N0Cgood0Ehotel0Eguide0Ctop0Efiv e0Ecastle0Ehotels0Ein0Ib0I93410A540Bhtml/story01.htm)