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| Château des Briottières |
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| Champigné - Morbihan - Brittany |
| Manor House |
| Number of rooms: 15 |
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| Château des Briottières is a magnificent 18th century castle in Val de la Loire, owned and lived by the same family for seven generations. It now offers some of its splendid rooms as a luxury hotel, to the delight of visitors to the area. Inside the château you will find huge candelabra, marble fireplaces, exquisite fabrics and common spaces full of elegance and comfort. Bedrooms are situated on the first floor and provide us with a lovely view of the 100 acres that comprise the estate – parks and gardens cared for “à la Anglaise”. Our charming hosts, François and Hedwige de Valbray, will give you a warm welcome and introduce you to the sumptuous facilities that include: a restaurant with traditional French cuisine with ingredients from local markets, a billiards room, large library, swimming pool – and even a gift & souvenir shop with rather reasonable prices. We can ride a horse or a bicycle, play tennis within the park – or golf on a nearby course. Should we feel like venturing a bit further, the village of Angers is round the corner, as well as the abbeys of Solesmes and Fontevraud, and a number of châteaux that accept visitors. The Cointreau distillery is also in the vicinity – and, two and a half hours away, the always spectacular Mont Saint Michel. |
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During your stay, you are welcome to enjoy the outdoor swimming pool which is heated from 15 May and situated in a huge enclosed garden full of flowers, the outdoor tennis court, bicycles, billiards, ping-pong table, badminton, trampoline, archery, children’s games, pony club in the park from 15/07 - 15/08, 18-hole golf course 4 km away: Anjou Golf & Country Club, fishing in the lake, canoeing on the River Mayenne (10 km).Balloon flights taking off from the park (200 euros/person/1hour) by arrangement.
Cookery Lessons (by arrangement)
The Chateaux offers lessons in traditional cooking. The demonstrations and lessons are designed for a minimum of five participants. The mornings are devoted to specific themes and include practical demonstrations. The actual lessons are given in the afternoons. The participants prepare the evening meals themselves, with the chef.
The Park
This 50-hectare country park with ancient trees invites you to relax and to stroll along its bridleways which will lead you to the Château’s own lake.
The Anjou region is home to some remarkable and unusual sites. Nearby towers and ramparts will offer you views which are often breathtaking. Its castles abound with exceptional heritage. There are charming quiet villages, lovely landscapes with steep hills planted with vines, romantic parks and gardens. So many interesting things in store for you! François and Hedwige de Valbray will advise you on the best places and walks in the area.
Château du Plessis Bourré
One of the finest castles in Anjou, only ten minutes from Les Briottières. Still occupied today by its owners. Built in 1468. The transitional architecture is a cross between a fortress and a Renaissance-style dwelling. Opulently furnished rooms, magnificent structure and in the Guard Room, a ceiling painted with mysterious alchemic figures whose secrets remain to be discovered.
www.plessis-bourre.com
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The Cointreau Museum
Visit the distillery founded in 1849 and hear the fine story of the Cointreau monks who invented the famous liqueur based on orange peel. This fun, educational, cultural museum enables you to explore, in four large themed areas, the secrets of success of the COINTREAU brand. More than 4000 documents and objects on display over 3000 m². 80 publicity films, a 12-min history film, original items which are unique in the world...
www.cointreau.com
The Pottery Museum at Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
This is a working Pottery Museum established on the site of an old factory, in a remarkable architectural setting combining tradition and modernity.
Château de Montriou and gardens
Around the 15th – 19th century château and 15th century chapel, which are classed as Historic Monuments, the gardens contain weird tunnels of gourd-bearing plants.
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Château de Brissac
Enter France’s tallest château boasting seven floors. Ancient trees and magnificent vistas in the garden. The 204 rooms inside display a sumptuous décor. Huge cellars.
Château d’ Angers and the Apocalypse Tapestry
This castle, built in the early 13th century by Saint Louis (King Louis IX), is characterised by its pentagonal wall, nearly a kilometre long, bulging with 17 massive towers. Inside are its hanging gardens and the famous Apocalypse Tapestry (1370), the largest piece of Medieval weaving in the world, at more than 100 metres long.
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Château de Serrant
A 16th century château whose appearance is magnificent and yet severe. Inside is one of the finest collections of French furniture. Exceptional library.
Gregorian Chants at the Abbaye de Solesmes
This is one of the most prestigious Christian monasteries, still occupied by monks… It is also a centre for Gregorian Chanting. High mass services chanted (at 10 a.m.). Magnificent sculptures from the late 15th and 16th century - masterpieces of French sculpture.
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From Paris : (280 km = 2h1/2 by car)
Starting at Notre Dame, take the Rue St-Jacques then the Rue de la Tombe Issoire. Continue on the Rue du Père Corentin towards the Porte d'Orléans. Take the Périphérique (ring road) then follow A6/Lyons. Continue on the A6 towards Lyons then take the A10 Bordeaux fork. Continue on the A11 towards Nantes then take exit No.11 Durtal/Le Lion d'Angers. Head towards Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe via the D859 then Champigné via the D770. In Champigné, follow the signs to Château des Briottières. The Chateaux is 3.5 km from Champigné.
From Nantes : (110 km = 1 h by car)
Join the A11 heading towards Angers. Take the Avrillé/Montreuil-Juigné/Bouchemaine/Beaucouzé exit then head towards Avrillé/Montreuil-Juigné via the D106. Continue towards Feneu/Champignévia the D768, then in Champigné, follow the signs to Château des Briottières. The Chateaux is 3.5 km from Champigné.
From Angers (Castle) : (28 km = 25 minutes by car)
Go along the river ‽Maine‽ on the 4-lane riverside road towards Paris then take the Centre Commercial/Pont Jean Moulin exit. Cross the bridge then head towards Sablé via Canthenay-Epinard on the D107. Follow signs to Feneu via the D191 then take the D768 towards Champigné. In Champigné, follow the signs to Château des Briottières. The Chateaux is 3.5 km from Champigné.
From Laval : (60 km = 50 minutes by car)
Join the N162 heading towards Château-Gontier then Le Lion d'Angers. In Le Lion d'Angers, turn left into the D770 heading towards Champigné. In Champigné, follow the signs to Château des Briottières. The Chateaux is 3.5 km from Champigné.
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