CHATEAU DES ARPENTIS

Tolles Hotel mit stimmungsvollen Zimmern. Lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.
Vom Zimmer aus hat mein einen wunderbaren Blick über die Terrasse, hinter der ein kleiner Bach verläuft und dahinter auf 3 Pferde - einfach traumhaft.
Abendessen im Hotel ist nicht möglich, daher muss man sich selbst ein Restaurant suchen.

We really regretted staying here. The room was very hot when we arrived, but we were told that the building can either get A/C or heating but not both. The man at the front desk told us to open a window. I really wanted to pack up and leave at that point but figured we’d lose at least one night’s payment. We opened the windows and this of course lets flies into the room and it did not always keep it cool enough. The carpet is old and needs to be replaced. I think the place could use a makeover inside. The stuffed animals on one floor give off Bates Motel vibes. Definitely not a place we plan to return to.

We just spent two magical nights at Chateau des Arpentis. The pluses: The interior decor is gorgeous and, although the castle dates to the 1300s, it has the necessary modern amenities. The pastoral views — small creek, lake, and nearby grazing horses — are breathtaking. As the weather was still cool, the pool was not open so we can't speak to that. And if you're looking for evening cocktails and/or a round of bocce ball on the terrace, you won't find it here, which is precisely why we chose to stay here. There's not a lot of pretense. Other reviewers mention the lack of pomp and circumstance which, thanks to them, is one reason we chose to stay here and not at other castle-hotels. So the only "negative" is this: If you're a high-maintenance traveler, this isn't the place for you. But if you crave staying in a beautifully decorated hotel and having serenity, I highly recommend. Also, car rental is a MUST.

This hotel is definitely 5 stars all the way and I highly recommend it! You get to stay in an authentic French country manor!

We stayed in the Donatien room, which is the attic room. It was huge with a large, comfortable bed, gable window, wood beamed and vaulted ceiling, and walk in closet. The wood ceiling and stone walls make for a beautifully rustic room.

The view from the window looked down on a pond and a group of horses beyond. Every morning we loved seeing the horses and saying good morning from afar.

There are wooden steps to get up to the room, but that was part of its charm. Be careful when carrying your bags up/down.

The hotel operator, Laurent, was very kind and very helpful. Anything we needed, he was there. He checked us in, escorted us to our room, and gave us a tour. Much appreciated!

A highlight at the chateau is the salon on the first floor. It is a beautifully decorated parlor and game room, with a feel from the past. We spent several hours in there, playing cards, drinking wine, and eating charcuterie. The down time was great after a day of sightseeing.

I only knocked off a star for location because of the distance to town (which is too far to walk) and the difficult driveway. A huge tip: No turning left into the driveway from the road AND no turning left out of the driveway! Right turns only! There are traffic circles in both directions and you must use them. We came in from the north (from Paris) and continued past the driveway to the next traffic circle. There, we turned around to enter the driveway with a safe and legal right hand turn. We got used to it quickly and had no issue (and no traffic tickets or accidents).

Superbe localisation pour visiter les chateaux de la Loire. Service tres aimable. Petit-dejeunets copieux.