Chateau Stays in France at Château de la Boutinière

Staying in a French chateau offers the chance to live within history rather than observe it. With our chateau stays in France, guests experience life inside a working nineteenth-century chateau, shaped by its setting, its rhythms, and the people who care for it.

At Château de la Boutinière, guests are welcomed into a privately restored French chateau, where heritage, daily life and the surrounding countryside form the backdrop to each stay.

All chateau stays at Château de la Boutinière are based on a minimum two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites. Each stay includes a three-course evening meal for two, including wine, on one evening, served in the chateau. Additional nights are available for guests who wish to extend their stay.

Six different chateau stays are available, each centred on a specific experience offered during your time at the chateau. Each stay offers a distinct way to experience the estate while maintaining the same level of personal hosting and comfort. While the focus differs, all are hosted personally by Alison and Zion and include time spent within Château de la Boutinière and its grounds.

Full details and pricing are available on request.

Emmeline Suite

Romantic Escape

This chateau stay is centred around a private two-night break in the Bridal Suite at Château de la Boutinière. The suite features original architectural details, chandeliers, high ceilings and views across the estate, offering a setting that feels both elegant and secluded. During your stay, you can explore the woodland paths and gardens, visit nearby villages, or spend time within the house itself. A private tour with Alison and Zion provides insight into the restoration of the château, and one evening includes a three-course dinner served in the grand dining hall.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two in our Bridal Suite, featured on Château DIY

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Behind the Scenes

This chateau stay in France offers a closer look at the ongoing restoration and the daily rhythm of living in Château de la Boutinière. Guests are given a personal tour of the chateau and estate, where they can see both past and current projects. You may watch work in progress or even join in, and if your dates coincide, you may catch filming for Château DIY. Zion will talk through the processes behind his craft and designs, while Alison will answer questions about interior design and living in a chateau. The experience can be tranquil or more hands-on, depending on your own enthusiasm for chateau life.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Let Us Spoil You

If you have a special birthday, anniversary, or simply wish to treat yourself to a two-night, three-day break, this chateau stay in France is designed for relaxation. Spend time in the chateau and its gardens, stroll through nearby villages, or sit and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. Guests are given a personal tour of Château de la Boutinière, and on one evening Zion will prepare a special candlelit dinner, served in the chateau dining hall.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Antique Hunting

As part of our chateau stays in France, spend two mornings exploring the region’s brocantes, antique shops and village markets, with recommendations tailored to the season. Browse furniture, artwork, vintage pieces and curiosities, and discover the character of rural French market culture. Your visit also includes a tour of Château de la Boutinière, offering insight into how restoration and heritage connect naturally with traditions of reuse and craftsmanship.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Spend two mornings exploring the region’s brocantes, antique shops and village markets,
• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Wine Tasting

This chateau stay in France includes an introduction to local wine producers and the distinct flavours of Nouvelle-Aquitaine wines, shaped by the season and availability. Meet local wine experts for a guided tour and tasting at their private vineyard, followed by a light lunch. Depending on the time of year, there may also be opportunities to take part in seasonal vineyard activities such as pruning and tending vines. Guests will be given a tour of Château de la Boutinière by Zion and Alison, and on one of the evenings Zion will prepare a special three-course dinner for you, served in the chateau.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Tour and wine tasting at a local private vineyard

• Light lunch at the vineyard on one day

• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Chateaux Tours

This chateau stay in France offers a broader exploration of historic architecture and regional heritage. Guests are given a comprehensive tour of Château de la Boutinière by Zion and Alison, covering both past and current projects. You will also explore the surrounding area, home to more than eleven chateaux of different ages, styles and sizes. Depending on the dates of your stay, you will visit two local private chateaux for guided tours, and a full-day visit to one of France’s most significant historic chateaux will be arranged for you.

• Two-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two guests in one of our suites

• Continental breakfast each morning served in the grand dining hall

• Three-course evening meal for two (including wine) on one of the evenings

• Personal tour of Château de la Boutinière and the estate with Zion and Alison

• Guided tours of local châteaux

• Additional bed and breakfast nights are available if you wish to extend your stay

Sparkling Wine & Chocs

30 euros

Get in touch with Alison and Zion

To join our Garden Days or Tea & Tour Afternoons, please visit our Château Events page for upcoming dates.

To celebrate your wedding, host a private event or plan a romantic escape at Château de la Boutinière, please contact us directly.