au Château is proud to present very special private châteaus in France where you will be an honored guest for one or more nights.  Share in the charm and ambiance of stately manor houses, medieval castles, Renaissance châteaus and aristocratic family homes while you vacation in this rich and beautiful country.   We offer a wide selection of properties throughout France, from unique small castles and country manors offering understated elegance to opulent and stylishly-decorated luxury châteaus.  A dream weekend getaway or short break to enjoy swimming, golf or tennis becomes a reality when you stay at a château in the French countryside. 

Manoir de Berthouville is waiting to welcome you to its peaceful Normandy location.  A former hunting lodge built in 1652, its four elegant bedrooms are perfect for eight adults who will appreciate the professionaly appointed manoir.  All ten rooms are awash in sunlight and exquisitely decorated by their owner, Charles Spada, a well-respected interior designer from Boston.  The house is warm and welcoming, and as you approach it for the first time, you will be impressed by the fine landscaping, specimen trees and the carefully-tended expanse of lawns.  The region near the Manoir de Berthouville has so much to offer, and those who spend a week or more here will be sure to enjoy the nearby towns of Bernay and Brionne with their open air markets on Saturday and Sunday.

Although each property is different from the others, the similarities include a warm welcome and comfortable lodging for guests, interesting architecture (view the châteaus on our Château Photos page), the owners' eagerness to share their homes' history through tours and fascinating stories, and a standard of excellence required of successful bed and breakfast lodging in France. 

Romantic guest rooms await you on beautiful estates, many with swimming pools and tennis courts.  Château guest rooms are spacious and luxurious with en suite modern bathrooms and views over the countryside.  A select number of châteaus provide romantic candlelight dinners just for their guests, giving one an opportunity for immersion in French culture.  The personal attention offered at châteaus and country manors will make your holiday in France just perfect.

Perhaps your interests lie in cooking, painting or French language classes while a guest at a bed and breakfast.  Visit our Château List page to find a château offering that special activity you are seeking.  And, if you want to vacation in a particular area of France, a click on our Maps page will help you pinpoint the perfect château.  Our Links page will take you to some web sites that will be helpful when planning your trip to France.  Looking for a special discount or a unique travel package?  Don't miss our Special Offers page that provides the most recent château packages as well as access to all of our past newsletters!

You can book directly with many of the owners ~ please read how easy it is on our Booking page ~ or complete our convenient Booking Form, and we'll help you make your reservations. Many of our members offer wine tours and tastings, some have their own vineyards producing wine or Champagne, and others have olive groves and produce their own pure olive oils.  To learn more about these properties, please visit our Wine Estates page. 

Best of all, you will find the reasonable and wide range of room rates offered quite surprising.  Very often a château stay (with breakfast included in the price) is less expensive than a local hotel.  The personal and attentive service and enjoyment of your surroundings are added bonuses! 

Rent a château or self-catering gîte for a week or an apartment in a château for a few days. Whatever you choose, your experiences will create memories to last a lifetime.  And, if you are looking for that perfect venue or elegant location for a special family celebration, anniversary, birthday or wedding  ~ a château is the perfect place for a memorable marriage ceremony  ~ au Château offers you many from which to choose.    Catering can be arranged in addition to such entertainment as live music and hot air balloon rides.

Occasionally, a château is for sale, and our web site provides information on some of the best.  Perhaps you are seeking a charming country manor house or a sumptuous and elegant castle ~ look at our Châteaux for Sale page first to see what we can offer. 

We are certain that you will find the perfect place (or places) to stay on your next visit to France. Once you find just what you are looking for, you will return to au Château to find others. You'll come to believe, as we do, that the château experience is the ideal way to discover the best France has to offer.  And, new properties are joining us all the time.