We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Nantes, France. We have also included hotels in old châteaus, historic properties, historic villas, beautiful country residences, countryside "manoir"-s, old manor houses and french "relais" (mansions). Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Lovely property. Great value. The Abbey of Villeneuve, former Cistercian abbey of the thirteenth century, Sorinières, near the city of Nantes. Haven of peace in the heart of a park of 4 hectares, this 4-star establishment, combining period setting and modern comfort, offers its guests many services for an authentic stay: hotel with 18 rooms & suites, heated outdoor pool (summer season), 1 Michelin stargastronomic restaurant 2023, brasserie, tasting cellar, bar, Club Cigares, weddings & seminars. This chateau is located in a large park in Les Sorinières, a 20-minute drive from central Nantes. Meals can be enjoyed in the 13th-century dining room, or in the comfort of the guest rooms. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. The guest rooms at the L'Abbaye De Villeneuve are equipped with TVs and private bathrooms. The restaurant, l’Epicurien, serves traditional French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Room service is also available. Other facilities at the L'Abbaye De Villeneuve include a bar, free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s public areas and free parking.Show full description
A beautiful mansion in a stunning Les Sorinières park setting with lovely outdoor pool and incredible views over the surroundings. They offer an unforgettable dining experience, and the common areas are nicely designed with great attention to detail.
Luxurious. Friendly staff. The Hotel & Spa de La Bretesche sits in the Parc Naturel de la Brière and borders an 18-hole golf course. It has 2 swimming pools, a gourmet restaurant, a bistrot and a spa. The hotel has 30 rooms and 1 suite. They all offer views over the Cour Carrée, the swimming pool, the golf course or the pond. Each has free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. The Spa de la Cour Carrée offers well-being treatments including massages, body and face treatments and features a multisensorial cocoon. The gastronomic restaurant, Le Montaigu, offers panoramic views of the lake. Guests can start their evening with an aperitif in the hotel's Bar des Ecuries. Guests are invited to enjoy the fitness room and outdoor heated pool (from May to September). Bikes are available on site and there is also a tennis court.Show full description
A picturesque castle set on magnificent grounds with a well-managed golf course and fantastic indoor pool. The on-site gourmet restaurant has excellent food options, and the outdoor seating areas with the castle views are AMAZING!
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Château de la Verie is a 16th-century, historic listed castle set in a 17-acre wooded park with ponds and rivers. It boasts a heated outdoor pool open from May to September and is located 15 minutes' drive from the Vendée seaside. Guest rooms are modern and are equipped with a TV and telephone. All rooms have a private bathroom. Free WiFi connection is available throughout the hotel. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. With free private parking on site, the hotel is located a 5-minute drive from Challans city centre and a 20-minute drive from St Gilles Croix de Vie fishing village.Show full description
I really like this place...Such a beautiful château set in lovely garden surrounded with a fantastic swimming pool and comfortable rooms. Moreover, they have fabulous breakfasts with fresh pastries and fruits.
Charming. Good breakfast. Situated in the Pays de Loire region, this guest house is set in a chateau and park on a hilltop, overlooking the Beuvron Valley. It offers elegant rooms with a fairy-themed décor. The guest rooms at the Chateau De La Moriniere feature wooden floors and antique furniture. Chateau De La Moriniere is located in the village of Andrezé. Each has a private bathroom including toiletries and perfumes, and some have spa baths. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms. On reservation, you can enjoy creative, regional cuisine made with local produce by your hosts and cooking classes are available upon request. The property also includes an antique shop on site. Guests can visit Chateau de Barbe Bleue Tiffauges, which is 20 km away and Puy de Fou is 30 km from the guest house.Show full description
Chateau De La Moriniere is a charming and elegant bed and breakfast located in Beaupréau-en-Mauges. It is set in a historic turreted chateau with stunning views of the Beuvron Valley.
Cosy. Great location. Located in Tiffauges, between Nantes and the Puy du Fou sits the beautiful 19th-century residence Le Manoir de la Barbacane. Situated in a lovely verdant setting, this residence offers the charm of yesterday with the comfort of today. The location of the residence allows guests to discover the Gilles de Rais castle and the Refuge de Graslas. It is composed of guestrooms and suites uniquely furnished and warmly decorated. 3 suites open out onto the winter garden and feature a lounge area and a separate bedroom. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi internet access. In addition to the beautiful outdoor surroundings and swimming pool, La Barbacane has a charming indoor lounge area equipped with a bar, billiards table and a library. Puy du Fou Attraction Park is a 23-minute drive away and guests can enjoy a number of activities such as hunting, fishing, golf and the beaches not far from the hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Tiffauges.
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Located in Renac, Chateau LE BROSSAY is a historic guest house that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy pool with a view and free bikes. The property features garden views, and is 46 km from Parc Expo Rennes. Babysitting service is also available at Chateau LE BROSSAY, while guests can also relax in the garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. All units include a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, bar and lounge. You can play billiards and table tennis at the guest house, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
One of the most well designed, luxurious and relaxing guest houses in Nantes! It also has beautiful surroundings. So NICE!
Comfortable beds. Located in Beaurepaire, 22 km from Puy du Fou Theme Park, CHATEAU DE LA RICHERIE provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms in CHATEAU DE LA RICHERIE are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at CHATEAU DE LA RICHERIE will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beaurepaire, like hiking. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel offers certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Art and History Museum is 39 km from the hotel, while Cholet Train Station is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport, 60 km from CHATEAU DE LA RICHERIE.Show full description
An ideally located château if you’re planning to visit the Puy du Fou In Nantes. Everything is exceptional: old-money charm rooms, great breakfast choices and picnic tables on the well-kept grounds. SO NICE!
Beach front location. Charming. Great views. Situated between land and sea, on 12 hectares of land, this Auberge is a former farm that has been transformed into a cosy 3* Residence with 19 studios and apartments. Last year, a 4* Eco-Hotel and Spa has opened with 43 double rooms. All our clients can benefit of the outdoor swimming pool from April to the end of September. You will benefit of the sea view from most of the balconies and the walks across the permacultural garden and farm with animals and our vineyards. The rooms at the Eco-Domaine la Fontaine present comfortable living spaces and include en suite facilities. Most of the rooms offer sweeping views overlooking a splendid natural setting. The hotel’s garden provides the vegetables and herbs used to prepare plates served in our restaurant.Show full description
A 17th century castle set in a 1.8-hectare park, Château du Bois de La Noe is 6 km from Nantes Airport. This B&B offers a tennis court, children’s playground, heated outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, and free Wi-Fi. The B&B host also has a gastronomic restaurant which is 800 metres from the castle. With a terrace looking onto the garden, the rooms feature a flat-screen TV, decorative fireplace, and wardrobe. The private bathroom includes bath or shower and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and there is also a kitchen with a dining area, BBQ facilities and an electric kettle. Château du Bois de La Noe is 12 km from Nantes and a 30-minute drive from Pornic. Free private parking is provided on site making the B&B an ideal base from which to explore Brittany by car.Show full description
A 17th-century castle set in a 20-hectare domain, L'éco-Domaine du Chalonge offers B&B accommodation, a tennis court, billiards, and Wi-Fi is free of charge in all the rooms. Nantes is a 20-minute drive from the property. The rooms at L'éco-Domaine du Chalonge feature a private entrance, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and the private bathrooms include a bath tub or shower. There are also independent holiday homes at the property. Several restaurants can be found in the surroundings, a 10 minute's drive from the property. Nantes is just 28 km away. L'éco-Domaine du Chalonge is a 45-minute drive from La Baule and Guérande, and free private parking is provided on site.Show full description
A castle set in a 14 hectares park where deer, horses and rabbits live feely, Chateau du Perray features an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, and Wi-Fi is free of charge in the entire property. It is located in the countryside of Saint-Mars-du-Désert, 15 km from Nantes city centre. The rooms at Chateau du Perray include a flat screen TV and the en suite facilities are complete with a shower or spa bath and free toiletries. Chateau du Perray is 20 km from Nantes Airport, the train station is a 30-minute drive away, and free private parking is provided on site. A continental breakfast is available daily and it is served in a lounge with views of the park. A shuttle service from Nantes Train Station or Nantes Airport is available, upon prior reservation. At the castle, there is now the association "ANIMAUTION" which practices equi-therapy to help people who have difficult passages (burn out, depression .....) or a particular disability and by staying at the castle of the perray, you support these actions in addition to the maintenance of buildings and animals . Show full description
Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. The eco-friendly Hotel de la Regate is located on the edge of the River Erdre, with views of the Château de la Gascherie. It offers a hot tub and free Wi-Fi. La Regate is a 20-minute drive from central Nantes and a 10-minute drive from the Beaujoire Stadium and the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne. The spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The Best Western Plus Hotel De La Regate-Erdre has partnerships with 2 nearby gastronomic restaurants, Le Manoir de la Régate and l'Auberge du Vieux Gachet, which serve seasonal French food (reservations are recommended). Guests can also enjoy a drink in the lounge bar, or relax on the outdoor terrace. Boat trips on the river can be arranged by the hotel. Free private parking is provided and a charging station for electric cars is available at this property.Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Located in Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu Vineyard, this hotel is just 2 km from Bouaye and it offers a garden with an outdoor pool and terrace. The hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Nantes Atlantique Airport and features an on-site bar. Free Wi-Fi internet access, satellite TV and a tea and coffee tray are provided in each of the guest rooms. All rooms include a telephone and en suite bathroom facilities. Breakfast is served every morning in the luminous breakfast room at Hotel Kyriad Nantes Sud-Bouaye Aéroport. Evening meals can be enjoyed from Monday to Saturday in the Les Champs d'Avaux Restaurant. Free private parking is available and the city centre of Nantes is 15-minute drive away. The hotel is situated a 45-minute drive from both La Baule Beach and the Gulf of Morbihan.Show full description
Close to beach front. Nice interior design. Hotel Château de la Barbinière is located 1 km outside Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, in the northern Loire. It offers a swimming pool and spacious rooms, each with a private bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi. If you reserve in advance, the hotel’s restaurant serves traditional, gastronomic cuisine in the chateau dining room. The brasserie and the bar are both open for lunch and dinner every day from May until October. Guests of Hotel Château de la Barbinière can also enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding countryside and visit Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre’s Basilica and historic sites. Puy du Fou Amusement Park is only a 15-minute drive away and guests can reserve tickets for the park and its cinema at the property.Show full description
Château de la Barbinière in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre is a charming property with a serene ambiance. The chateau and its buildings are tastefully decorated, combining traditional and modern elements.
Beach front location. Great breakfast. This 18th-century house is located in the Vendée region, between Pornic and Noirmoutier. It features an outdoor swimming pool. Domaine Le Martinet, The Originals Relais (Relais du Silence)'s rooms and apartments with a view of the floral garden. Guests can easily explore the Vendee countryside by bicycle.Show full description
Beach front location. Tennis court. Popular among couples. Set in an 18th-century château, this elegant hotel is surrounded by a 25-hectare park with a swimming pool and offers free Wi-Fi. Guests are free to relax by the fireplace, watch a film in the cinema room and play billiards, table tennis or piano. The guest rooms at Château de l'Epinay are individually decorated and include a fireplace and a TV. Each room has a view of the garden, a seating area and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes. Breakfast is served every morning and includes fresh pastries, homemade jam and fresh eggs from the property’s hens. The traditional-style restaurant serves organic and seasonal produce in a room with exposed beams, lusters and stone walls or on the terrace when the weather is fine. A fitness room with the latest Technogym equipment is at guest’s disposal. Guests can enjoy a wellness centre with a hot tub and a hammam. Beauty care and massages can be requested on site thanks to their partnership with the Cinq Mondes and Carita brands.There's also a billiards room and a range of board games for adults and children alike! They're ideal for those who want to play cards, backgammon, darts or chess on the giant chessboard. Free private parking is provided on site and the banks of the Loire River are 1.5 km away. The B&B is 7 km from Château de Serrant and a 15-minute drive from the centre of Angers.Show full description
Located just 10 minutes from Nantes in a pleasant green setting, this charming 18th century property offers a host of facilities, exceptional gourmet cuisine and a welcoming ambience. A charging station for electric cars is available at this property. . Show full description
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Manoir De Ponsay is located in the countryside in Chantonnay, just 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou theme park. It features an outdoor swimming pool. Guest rooms at Manoir De Ponsay are spacious and decorated with wooden antique furnishings. Some of them have four-poster beds. Every morning a traditional daily breakfast is served. In the evenings, dinner can be served upon request 24 hours in advance. The Manoir is close to La Venise Verte and Nieul sur l’Autise Abbey. There are opportunities for hiking, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding region.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Set in La Baule within landscaped gardens, this country manor is ideally located by the sea. Guests can relax in the hotel’s picturesque gardens or borrow bicycles on site for free. Continental breakfast is served daily and the elegant restaurant at Castel Marie Louise offers a mix of traditional dishes and original creations. The spacious rooms are equipped with a minibar and satellite TV. All have private bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. In the evening, the hotel bar serves a variety of drinks. Upon request, guests can take part of complimentary nearby activities such as a 30-minute golf lesson, a 1-hour tennis lesson per day per room, 1 aquagym class and 1 hour of catamaran, kayaking or windsurfing. More information about these offers will be provided on site. Guests also have access to the swimming pool in a partner hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as the most CHARMING luxury hotel in Nantes.
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in Maulévrier, 12 km from Cholet Train Station, Chateau Colbert offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 13 km of Art and History Museum. The units in Chateau Colbert are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Puy du Fou Theme Park is 28 km from Chateau Colbert, while Zoo de Doue la Fontaine is 42 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Cholet textile museum. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a garden view. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport, 74 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT AND PEACEFUL small hotel in Nantes! It also has great affordability and outstanding views. WOW!
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in February 2024. If you know of a castle hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Nantes: