Can you stay at the chateau in France?

Château des Briottières All accommodation is tailored to the authentic style of days gone by, with antique furniture and luxurious fabrics heavily featured in all bedrooms. Additional self-catering accommodation, equally sumptuous, is also available in the château's grounds.



Yes, staying in a chateau is one of the most popular high-end travel experiences in France, and there are thousands of options ranging from "Chateau-hotels" to private Airbnb rentals. Many historic estates, particularly in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, have been converted into luxury accommodations that allow you to sleep in four-poster beds under 500-year-old stone vaults. Some of the most famous ones operate as part of the "Relais & Châteaux" association, which guarantees a high standard of fine dining and service. You can choose between a "Chambre d'Hôte" (a bed and breakfast style where you stay in a wing of the family-owned castle) or renting an entire estate for a wedding or family reunion. Prices vary wildly: a room in a smaller, rural chateau can cost as little as $150 per night, while a stay at a world-class estate like the Chateau de Chambord area can exceed $1,000. In 2026, many chateaus also offer "immersive" stays that include wine tasting, truffle hunting, or historical reenactments.

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