au Château is proud to present very special private châteaus in France where you will be an honored guest for one or more nights.  Share in the charm and ambiance of stately manor houses, medieval castles, Renaissance châteaus and aristocratic family homes while you vacation in this rich and beautiful country. 

Romantic guest rooms await you on estates with swimming pools and tennis courts.  Or, perhaps your interests lie in cooking, painting or French language classes while a guest at a bed and breakfast.  You may want to rent a château or gîte for a week or an apartment in a château for a few days. Whatever you choose, your experiences will create memories to last a lifetime.  And, if you are looking for that perfect château to rent or an elegant location for a special family celebration or wedding  ~ a château is the perfect place for a memorable marriage ceremony  ~ au Château offers you many from which to choose.  A château is the ideal venue for a large family event such as an anniversary or birthday.  Catering can be arranged in addition to such entertainment as live music and hot air balloon rides.

au Château offers a wide selection of properties in many regions France, from unique small castles and country manors offering understated elegance to opulent and stylishly decorated luxury châteaus.  A dream weekend getaway or short break to enjoy swimming, golf or tennis becomes a reality when you stay at a château in the French countryside.  Although each property is different from the others, the similarities include a warm welcome and comfortable lodging for guests, interesting architecture, the owners' eagerness to share their homes' history through tours and fascinating stories, and a standard of excellence required of successful bed and breakfast lodging in France.  Guest rooms are spacious and luxurious with en suite modern bathrooms and views over the countryside.  Many of our members offer wine tours and tastings, some have their own vineyards producing wine or Champagne, and others have olive groves and produce their own pure olive oils.  A select number of châteaus provide romantic candlelight dinners just for their guests, giving one an opportunity for immersion in French culture.  The personal attention offered at châteaus and country manors will make your holiday in France just perfect.

Perhaps best of all, you will find the reasonable and wide range of room rates offered quite surprising.  Very often a château stay (with breakfast included in the price) is less expensive than a local hotel.  The personal and attentive service and enjoyment of your surroundings are  added bonuses! 

Occasionally, a château is for sale, and our web site provides information on some of the best.  Perhaps you are seeking a charming country manor house or a sumptuous and elegant castle ~ look here first to see what we can offer. 

Le Petit Manoir des Bruyères is as luxurious on the inside as it is beautiful on the outside. This Burgundian getaway offers comfortable and cozy rooms with elegant bathrooms, wonderful gardens filled with birds (exotic species collected by the owners) and flowers, and is located in the perfect spot for visiting Beaune, wineries and all the quaint villages of the Côte d'Or.  Best of all, your hosts Pierre and Monique are warm, welcoming and very helpful to be sure that you enjoy your time with them to the fullest.  Do visit their pages on au Château today to see photos and read more about this unique chambres d'hôtes.
 

As you browse through au Château, please take special note of activities and attractions both on the château property and in the vicinity.  Click on small pictures at the bottom of each property's main page to enlarge.  We are certain that you will find the perfect place (or places) to stay on your next visit to France. Whether you are seeking painting classes, a cooking course, French language immersion or you want to learn to tango, we have the château for you!  Once you find just what you are looking for, you will return to au Château to find others. You'll come to believe, as we do, that the château experience is the ideal way to discover the best France has to offer.  And, new properties are joining us all the time.