Many of you are considering, or perhaps are even in the midst of planning, some last minute vacations in France for the late summer or autumn of this year.  A few might even be thinking about spending Christmas in France.  This short newsletter is being sent to summarize some of our members' special offers and discounts that may be just enough incentive for you to book that reservation.  Of course, we don't want these to be your only incentives!  All of our members offer excellent service, comfortable and charming accommodations and an opportunity most travelers don't experience  -- that of staying in a symbol of France:  the château! 

Remember that you can directly contact any one of the properties mentioned in this newsletter by visiting their pages on our web site and either sending them an Email or a Fax.  In fact, so that you know exactly what information they will need, use our handy Fax form -- just print it out, fill in the blanks and Fax it back to the proprietor.  But, if you have questions that need answering
or assistance with planning a château stay, don't hesitate to send us an email to info@au-chateau.com.  We're here to help! 
 
 

Le Prieuré au Château de Biron in the wonderful Dordogne of southwestern France is inviting you to experience their Special Grape Harvest Offer during August, September and October. If you book four nights, you will receive two nights FREE!  That's an amazing offer in itself!  If you book three nights, one will be FREE!

In addition to these discounts, you will be taken on a one-day guided tour of the local vineyards to enjoy the results of the earliest harvests!

Le Prieuré au Château de Biron is right in the middle of some of the world's largest and best wine growing regions.  Throughout August, September and October local vintners will be celebrating and harvesting their grape crop for the 2003 wine vintage.  They harvest the old way -- a tradition of excellence handed down by French vintners.  The local villages come alive with festivals, markets and wine tastings,and the jubilant ambiance will lift your spirits along with that of the locals. The weather is warm to match the mood, and wine prices are the lowest anywhere!

To contact Le Prieuré for answers to your questions or to make reservations, just click here. 

The Château des Monthairons offers you its "Short Stay Package"  -- a great place to stay, wonderful meals and more!  The offer is for two people/two nights in a double room, a three-course dinner plus cheese trolley and dessert for two each evening (drinks not included), Continental breakfast is included each morning, a welcome drink is yours upon arrival, along with two tickets to visit "Château de Hattonchatel" and the Center for World Peace.  And, it is possible to include canoeing or cycling during your visit.  The price for two in high season (March 15 - November 15) is 450 - 475 euros, and in low season (November 16 to March 14) 380 - 450 euros.  Click here to contact the château for your reservation. 

PS -  We've dined at Monthairons during our stay at the château -- the cuisine is beyond superb !

Château de Vaulogé presents the following exclusive offers for guests coming to them from the au Château web site.   The first is a 10% discount off your room rate.  But if you are traveling with friends or family, you can receive a 20% discount for three rooms for a minimum of three nights, or a 20% discount for reserving six rooms for one night.  Gather up your friends and family,  and spend some time at Château de Vaulogé!  And for you golfers, the château will obtain a 10% discount at the Sablé-Solesmes course nearby.  Remember, you have to mention au Château to receive these discounts!

Summer Specials!!   Note these special promotions at the Château for the following weeks:   August 12 to 18, and August 29 to September 8.

  Discount room rates per night - 
                             Chambre de la Rose  (#1)    180 euros
                             Chambre des Iris (#3)          200 euros
                             Chambre Byron (#6)            200 euros
                             Chambre Petite Tour (#5)     200 euros
                             Chambre Byron + Petite Tour
                                 *(communicating rooms with shared bathroom)*  350 euros 

To contact the château click here.

Guests will not only be thrilled by the experience of staying at Château de l'Isle-Marie, but Americans will be very pleased to know that the proprietors are putting the US dollar on a par with the Euro with regard to their rates. That's a savings of well over 10% !  And, as Travel & Leisure Magazine has just named the château ( our newest member, by the way ) one of the 50 Most Romantic Hideaways Worldwide, what could keep you away?  To contact Comtesse de La Houssaye for reservations simple click here. 

Château de Canisy, a grand château indeed, offers a generous 20% discount for individuals who stay 5 nights and for groups beginning on the 3rd night.  This represents a considerable savings, so please do consider it! 

Guests are treated royally as fireplaces are lit and hors d'oeuvres and cocktails are presented each and every afternoon in the elegant and comfortable salon.  Enjoy the music room, the lovely grounds and, yes, even a disco! 

Luxuriously appointed and imaginatively-designed bathrooms of marble and mirrors, bedrooms individually decorated in designer fabrics, and the most warm and inviting welcome one can imagine -- they are all yours if you visit Château de Canisy.  To contact them for reservations, click here.

We can sign you up today for an exciting cooking workshop in an historic château on a wine estate in the beautiful Luberon not far from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille  --  guaranteed to give you a substantial introduction to the art and craft of French cuisine, or improve upon your own culinary skills! 

A recent message from the château offering these workshops informed us that two of the classes scheduled have openings for those of you who would like to participate.  There are currently openings in workshops scheduled for  September 29, 2003 and October 4, 2003.  Of course, the château will be pleased to schedule any date to suit your itinerary while you are visiting Provence.  For information visit our Wine Châteaux page or contact us at info@au-chateau.com.