We spent a beautiful autumn Sunday at the Château de Perreux. If I had to describe this experience in one word, it would be cocooning.
This beautiful house located less than 10 minutes from Amboise is a haven of peace, decorated with taste and simplicity. A walk in the park and the forest complete this "weekend in the country" experience!
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This review is completely independent, we stayed anonymously and paid our bill in full.
Why stay at the Château de Perreux
The neighboring town of Amboise is quite lively and very touristy with its 3 star castles and you may want some peace and quiet after your visits. Less than 10 minutes away by car, this small Louis XIII style castle offers you a beautiful enchanted interlude.
The house has something to surprise you (pleasantly), between its troglodytic first floor (dug in the rock), its magnificent wooden frame (if you have like us the chance to sleep under the roof), its beehives in the park which provide the breakfast table...
The rooms are spacious and ultra-comfortable, a real invitation to relax with a good book ... And we love it!
After breakfast served by the fire, put on a pair of boots (provided by the hotel), to discover the park of the castle of 5 hectares irrigated by the Ciss, but also the forest, with its surprising Bollée windmill (named after its inventor Ernest-Sylvain Bollée). By the end of the 19th century, this wind turbine was already using the wind to extract water for the château's greenhouses, aquarium and vegetable garden!
The castle has only 11 rooms, so it is advisable to book as soon as possible to enjoy this beautiful haven of peace in the countryside.
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Is the Château de Perreux worth it? Our review
We loved our stay at the castle and honestly wish we could have stayed longer... We were so comfortable under the roof, protected from the biting cold, admiring the peaceful countryside, enjoying the charm of the building, all magnified by a discreet but refined decoration...
And Olivier, the owner, and his staff, were very helpful to us. A long discussion on the comparative advantages of the Nordic bath and the swimming pool, advice on hotels and restaurants in the Loire... You can feel the passion for (good) hospitality of the man who traded his career in medical equipment for that of a hotelier!
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Decoration and atmosphere
The decoration is discreet and contemporary. The interest of the place is really based on its setting, its troglodytic first floor, its beautiful wooden frame and its fireplaces, it is advisable to leave them the star!
However, this does not prevent the rooms and the lobby from having some beautiful pieces, with a special mention for the various lighting fixtures that we really appreciated.
In the room, the most beautiful piece was without context the open bathtub that offers you an extraordinary experience in this cozy setting. We loved it!
History
The castle was built in 1701, but totally redesigned in the 19th century by François Valentin Thomas. The latter, collaborator of the famous Baron Hausmann (prefect of the Seine and builder of modern Paris), transformed it into a Louis XIII style castle.
In 2011, Olivier and Véronoique Fructus, already owners of the castle of Nazelles (ancient seigniory of the XVIth century) renovate and transform the castle of Perreux into a charming hotel.
The story doesn't end there, work is underway to create troglodytic rooms with a view of the valley and to rehabilitate the magnificent glass roof.
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The breakfast
No buffet for once. Breakfast is served on the table in the beautiful dining room (remember to admire the ceiling).
By the fire, you will appreciate all the more the "homemade" products: the (good) honey comes from the park's beehives, the pear-cinnamon jam is made in the castle's kitchen and the faisselle is just excellent.
Special mention for the fresh fruit salad with autumnal flavors.
The equipment
The hotel has a beautiful outdoor heated swimming pool measuring 19 meters long and 8 meters wide.
Other services
In season, the hotel is a table d'hôtes, with a chef who cooks good local products exclusively for the hotel's guests. The vegetables even come from the castle's vegetable garden for an ultra short circuit!
Price range
Without being in the luxury business, we are still at the top of the range. A price that is consistent with the quality of the accommodation and the great experience you will have. We opted for the privilege room number 9 (and we highly recommend it).
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Practical information about the Château de Perreux
Type of accommodation
Hotel
Where is the Château de Perreux
- Driving time from Nantes: 2 h 35
- Driving time from Angers: 1 h 45
- Driving time from Tours : 30 mn
- Driving time from Blois: 35 mn
- Driving time from Orleans: 1 h 15
How to get there
The castle being a little bit far from Amboise, we advise you to come by car.
You can also come by train, the Amboise station is only 6 minutes away from the castle. You will need to take a TGV to Tours and then take a regional express train(see timetables and book your train ticket).
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- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars - one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a fairly compact car (many villages have narrowed the road).
- Think aboutfull insurance (parking in big cities is really tight).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Parking
The hotel has a free private parking lot equipped with 2 Tesla charging stations.
Is Château de Perreux family friendly?
Very clearly, yes! The atmosphere is very friendly and no doubt they will enjoy the pool and the large park.
The hotel has a family suite and a quadruple room to accommodate you and your children without difficulty.
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