Chateau Crystal

ID: S114828

  • Bedrooms 19
  • ・ Sleeps 38
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Chateau Crystal is a luxurious 19th-century chateau rental in a magnificent 105-acre estate located in the western part of the Loire Valley. It is surely one of the most spectacular chateau rentals in France, offering a 22-acre private recreational lake for boating or fishing, a tree-canopied island with an antique gazebo for weddings and a floating dock/terrace with a rowboat, 3-4 person kayak & a paddleboard you're welcome to use.

There's also a wonderful lakeside terrace, swimming pool, tennis court, 9-hole golf, palatial lawns, gorgeous gardens, magnificent exterior lighting you can control, and woods full of wildlife. All in one of the most beautiful private settings you'll ever see!  Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, hot air ballooning, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants, shopping and much more are all nearby.

The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. A lift serves all four floors providing easy access to the reception rooms, dining rooms, chapel and the gorgeous en-suite bedrooms available for Guests. Fast wifi/internet and guest laundry facilities are available. The Chateau normally sleeps up to 28 Guests in 14 en suite bedrooms. There are also 2 apartments in a separate building, just a 3-minute walk from the Chateau, which can accommodate an additional 10 guests between the 5 bedrooms.

Self-cater or enjoy our delicious catering including Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Tasting, Champagne Brunch, Hog Roasts, as well as fine French dining, served in the dining rooms or gardens.

With all it has to offer, a stay at Chateau Crystal will be an exceptional experience for you and all your guests!

There are lovely walks amongst the gardens, around the lake’s 2.5 kilometer shoreline, and through the woods. The swimming pool and adjacent pool house offer delightful relaxation in or out of the sun. Excellent carp fishing can be enjoyed in our lake.

Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants and shopping are all nearby.

The Chateau is well situated just 20 minutes from Angers with its great shops and restaurants. Angers is 75 minutes from Paris via TGV, and the international airport in Nantes is about an hour away.

There are many other delightful villages to visit nearby. Enquiries from location agencies, location scouts and location managers are welcome as the Chateau is also available as a castle location rental for film, movie & television productions, TV series, commercials, and fashion shoots, etc., in the Loire Valley, France.

Local Activities:

Sports & Adventure Activities

Cycling

Equestrian Events

Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Hot Air Ballooning

Hunting

Pier Fishing

Roller Blading

Swimming

Tennis

Bird-wathcing

Accommodation

Please note that the advertised prices are for up to 15 guests only. Additional guests can be accommodated in the château and the two apartments at an additional cost paid directly to the owner, in order to accommodate up to 38 guests. Please see the ‘T&Cs’ tab for details.
Chateau Only
Accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 en-suite bedrooms
Chateau and Two Apartments
Accommodate up 38 guests maximum in 19 bedrooms: 14 bedrooms in the Chateau and 5 bedrooms between the 2 separate apartments.
Chateau Interior (sleeps max. 28 in 14 bedrooms)
The Chateau has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the Chateau is warm and welcoming. The Drawing Room is inviting with its oak paneling, huge log fireplace, and private lit terrace for early evening drinks and late night parties. The magnificent Grand Salon, with its parquet flooring, original oak linen paneling, tall windows, and massive mirrored fireplace mantle, offers a luxurious yet relaxed venue for gatherings both large and small. The Chapel, with its spectacular stone rib-vault ceiling, glorious stained-glass window, and gilded oak paneling is a consecrated haven for solitude and prayer.

The splendid Silver Reception Room floor was specifically designed for hosting parties or weddings, including elevator access for guests and hi-speed dumbwaiters connecting the Silver Reception Room’s service kitchen to the main kitchen two floors below. Aside from the Silver Reception Room, there are numerous other places to dine in the Chateau, ranging from elegant to cozy. The Chateau’s delicious French specialities served in the Chatelain’s fabulous private dining room have Guests raving about the food and the superb candlelit tables fit for royalty. The courtyard and lakeside terrace both offer special outdoor dining experiences. There is even a casual, country-style dining room for when you’re in the mood for something informal.

There are 14 en suite, beautifully furnished bedrooms in the Chateau available to accommodate up to 28 Guests. Each is uniquely decorated in different color schemes ranging from azure to rose, and filled with antiques, crystal chandeliers and beds you never want to get out of! There is even a two-story master suite, with its own foyer, drawing room, and antique oak staircase leading up to a huge circular en suite bedroom that has an original hand-painted domed ceiling. (Four bedrooms can be made suitable for young children, and the Chateau will gladly prepare for young children and ensure that the “breakable” items are removed and the house is child friendly.)

-Tower Suite: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon 2 Storey Suite w/ round drawing room & bedroom, and a foyer. Toilet, combination tub/shower There is also a separate half bathroom off of the Foyer
- Chambre d'Argent: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre d'Or: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Rouge Royale: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre d'Azur: 1 double bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Deux Tours: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Violet: 1 double bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Jaune: 1 twin/ single beds, toilet, shower
- Chambre Peche: 1 double bed toilet, shower
- Chambre Rose: 1 double bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
- Chambre Bleu: 1 queen, 1 murphy bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Vert: 1 queen bed, toilet, shower
- Suite de Jardin: 1 queen Round bedroom and a foyer/dressing room with a single bed, toilet, shower
- Chambre Fleur: 1 queen bed, toilet, combination tub/shower
All bedrooms in the Chateau have private en suite bathrooms.
The Separate Apartments (Sleep 10 in 5 bedrooms)
There are also two nicely decorated apartments with 5 additional bedrooms in a separate building which is a 3 minute stroll through the gardens from the Chateau. The apartments will accommodate 10 additional guests for a supplementary rental fee per night per apartment. There are also charming bed & breakfasts and hotels for many more Guests nearby.
2-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed
2-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (1) Queen bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (2) Double bed
3-Bedroom Apartment (3) Double bed
Each apartment has one bathroom with a toilet and a combination tub/shower.
Outside Grounds
Large private pool and gorgeous 19th century castle pool house with kitchenette and bathroom, private 22 acre lake, 105 acres of private park and forests 22 acre carp fishing lake, private chapel, gazebo, ample car park, boat park.
Other Facilities
Elevator on every floor, sumptuously decorated, luxuriously renovated, cozy dining area, den for teens on ground floor, lakeside terrace which lights up at night for dining, many living and dining areas around the chateau, BBQ, ping pong in our games room, croquet and badminton equipment, DVD, stereo, video library, books, iron and ironing board.

Reviews (64)

  • Terry

    We stayed at Chateau Crystal for a week with a group of friends this September to celebrate a milestone birthday. The proprietors have restored and redecorated the Chateau with tasteful French flair. The beds and linens are lovely. The bedrooms, sitting and dining areas are decorated with wallpaper, fabrics and furniture that you’d expect to see in a private luxury residence. Chandeliers, candelabras and period style art grace the whole Chateau. There is a lovely chapel with period stained glass and both the chapel and front entrance have photo op staircases. We enjoyed continental breakfast every morning and had several meals and charcuterie catered (lunches and cocktails were often served outside as the weather was fabulous) – all food was delicious, and the serving staff were efficient and friendly. The guest kitchen had a dishwasher, three refrigerators, coffee making and ample supply of wine glasses and dishes. There was a washer and dryer as well as an elevator making access to the rooms with luggage very convenient. The grounds and walking paths around the lake were reminiscent of an estate one assumes would be the country retreat of an elite family. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere you look. We played bocce, croquet and there was even a small golf course, swimming pool and tennis court on the large estate property. The proprietor was charming, helpful and responsive but mostly left us on our own which made one feel as though you were at your own country villa. For the “big” celebration night we dressed in period costumes, had a string quartette and dined in the one of their most elegant reception and dining areas which added to the fantasy. Highly recommend this property for group events such as weddings, milestone or legacy gatherings.

  • Amy

    One word comes to mind when I reflect on our time at Château Crystal: Magical. I truly could not think of a more beautiful or perfect place for our wedding. The château is absolutely stunning, and is complimented by its impressive grounds, landscaping, and amenities, and breathtaking views. We took leisurely strolls around the château’s lake, played a round of golf (a fantastic amenity that was recently added), went swimming in the pool, enjoyed some tennis (and table tennis), took the rowboat out for a tour of the beautiful and massive lake, and explored all the various rooms and wings of the château. So much time, love, effort, thought, and care was put into this château and it really shows; the entire place is beautifully and elegantly decorated, both inside and out! The château is truly remarkable, and what added to the experience even more were the owners. He was extremely communicative, helpful, informative, kind, and warm throughout the entire process, and went above and beyond to make our wedding absolutely perfect. Any time we had questions or needed assistance with something, he would respond immediately (literally within minutes), and always had a wealth of knowledge to share. He provided us with information on the area, suggested things to do in and around the château, put us in touch with various wedding vendors, and offered guidance every step of the way. The château offers a wonderful wedding service, in which the chairs, tablecloths, etc. are provided as part of the château rental. And when it came to the wedding day itself, he had everything prepared and ready to in advance, which meant that we were able to just sit back, relax, and actually enjoy ourselves. I can’t emphasize enough how amazing our stay was at Château Crystal. It was so amazing, in fact, that my husband and I are looking to rebook it for one of our upcoming anniversaries! If you want your wedding (or any occasion!) to be an event to remember, then you must book this magical and majestic place.

  • Devin J.

    Château Crystal is a remarkably special property, and is genuinely one of the finest chateau rentals in the Loire Valley (a region famous for its chateaux). I recommend booking with extreme confidence and excitement! My wife and I got married here in early September 2022, and while a wedding is always inherently a special day, this setting certainly added some extra magic. It was a fairly small wedding (just under 50 guests), and while the chateau can accommodate a larger group, I’d say ~50 is probably the sweet spot for this venue. All of our guests were blown away and had an incredible time. Of the 50 wedding guests, we hosted around 35 people staying in the chateau for the weekend (each bedroom was full, plus both guest apartments in the adjacent gite). Even though that’s a huge number of people staying in a house, it didn’t feel even remotely crowded and everyone was very comfortable. Each of the bedrooms is exquisitely-appointed, and the en-suite bathrooms in each suite were a very nice touch. Prior to choosing this chateau, we extensively looked at dozens of other chateaux, and there were a few things that made Crystal an extremely unique and compelling option: 1) its capacity is larger than the vast majority of other chateaux, it’s very hard to find castles that sleep this many people comfortably; 2) the amenities onsite are unparalleled by any other chateau we found (pool, tennis, boating, golf, etc); 3) the lake is truly one of a kind (I dare you to try to find another chateau with its own 22 acre lake–this may just be the only one like it!); 4) the level of privacy is unmatched, since most chateaux have much smaller grounds (as opposed to the 100+ beautifully manicured acres at Crystal); and 5) the owners are EXTREMELY responsive, caring, thoughtful, and helpful. It’s not exactly inexpensive, but you get what you pay for and it’s worth every penny (and then some). In light of the 26k square foot interior adorned with extraordinary antiques throughout, the 100+ acres of manicured grounds with every amenity you could imagine, and the incredible private lake, this place is one of the best rental deals you’ll ever find. As I told the owner before we left, we will 100% be staying at Chateau Crystal again in the future, and I’ve been half-joking with my wife about rebooking it already for our 1-year anniversary. Words and photos simply cannot do this property justice, it is truly an extraordinary and special place. To have the time of your life and create some incredibly (almost impossibly) cool memories.

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