CHATEAU DES ARPENTIS

A beautiful setting held back by poor service
This hotel could truly be a hidden gem: the renovated château is beautiful, the rooms are pleasant, and the surroundings are absolutely stunning. The location is also convenient if you have a car.

However, it’s clear the place is not run by hospitality professionals. Service is indifferent at best, there’s absolutely no food available, and room cleaning feels perfunctory—though the property itself is very clean. You must pre-order breakfast the night before (and not too late), or you’ll miss out.

Another major letdown: the pillows are terrible—more like decorative cushions than anything you’d want to sleep on.

In short, a wasted opportunity. The place is charming, but the experience falls flat due to poor management and lack of care for guest comfort.

Magnifique lieu, reposant dans un cadre naturel et authentique. Le château est juste une merveille. Nous avons été reçu par Laurent à l accueil. Dévoué, serviable et de bon conseils il a bien su prendre soin de ses clients.

Our stay at Château des Arpentis was nothing short of enchanting. This historical castle strikes the perfect balance between old-world charm and modern luxury. The château has been beautifully preserved, with its architectural elegance intact, while offering all the modern amenities and comforts you could wish for.

The atmosphere was peaceful and restorative—truly a hidden gem tucked away in the woods. We spent our days relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking views of open meadows dotted with grazing horses and framed by majestic, mature trees. It felt like stepping into a French countryside dream.

If you’re looking for a serene retreat with a rich sense of history and refined comfort, Château des Arpentis is a perfect choice. We left feeling rested, inspired, and eager to return.

Tout a été parfait dans ce château qui mérite le détour. Le personnel est à l'écoute, la chambre que nous occupions (Donatien) était grande et confortable. Un gros regret cependant, l'absence de machine à café et de bouilloire dans la chambre, voire de mini-bar (curieux pour un hôtel de cette gamme de prix). Des services indispensables quand le petit déjeuner ne peut pas être servi avant 8h30.

As you turn off the main road, onto the gravely path with overhanging trees, and you see a grand chateau looming in the distance you're instantly transported back in time. Whether its Downton Abbey, Serpent Queen, a murder mystery film noir, a spooky supernatural or horror flick, or roaring 20s soiree, this place has all the right vibes. Every night we were imaging what we were pretending to be. ||From the moment you pull up you'll realize this is an experience. Behind the chateau is a scene out of a book or a painting. An expansive elevated yard, a babbling stream you can hear at night, a stone bridge crossing the stream, and on the other side are wide, expansive meadows with a few horses milling about. The property is huge, well kept, quiet, and ever so peaceful.||The common areas are quite interesting. Like a scene out of the 1980s movie Clue, it's amazing what kind of vibes you can generate at this place. The spooky hallway mounted with taxidermy animal heads, the creaky floorboards, and the quietness at night really completes the scene. Breakfast is served in the morning but you need to let the owner know the night before because it is specific for each room.||The front desk area is not always staffed but there is a phone to call the owner(s) who I believe live on-site. Laurent and Amayric or Aymeric (sp?) are wonderful and always greeted us warmly. ||We had the Quentin & Aymeric Suite on the top floor. This room was HUGE. Exposed beams, an expansive space, large windows overlooking the yard and meadows beyond the stream, a nice tub in the center of the room (low water pressure though), plenty of storage room, separate sitting area, a small bathroom, and back bedroom with two small twin beds for children. An adult could sleep there but it's really intended for children. If you're wanting to splurge, get this room and be the Lord of the Manor!||Hotel location requires you to have a car as it is NOT in a town and you cannot walk to anything nearby. Amboise is less than 10 minutes by car and easy to get to. ||Stay here for the experience, the vibes, and make it fun. One night in particular was quite foggy and eerily quiet so when we were outside we pretended there were ghosts and werewolves in the meadows and we were running to get back to our room. You can have so much fun here.