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Château De La Barre
Château De La Barre
Château De La Barre
Château De La Barre
Château De La Barre

Château De La Barre
Conflans-sur-Anille (Loire) France
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Château De La Barre



Experience history in the private home of Count and Countess de Vanssay, in their family since 6 centuries. A warm welcome awaits you in this chateau of the Loire Valley where all the rooms combine sophistication and authenticity, modernity and comfort. The drawing rooms are adorned with ancestral portraits and magnificient antiques, as is the dining room, a 17th century masterpiece, where candlelit dinners are served three times a week.

Leave the stress and strain behind and step into another world.

Chateau de La Barre is not only about a destination for sightseeing, it is about stories to be discovered. The medieval old city of Le Mans, at the time of Richard the Lionhearted, the ancient wine cellars and abbeys, the Renaissance kings and queens and their castles, Leonardo da Vinci and his inventions, the troglodyte village of Trôo.

Or create memories from which your own stories, behind the wheel of a 1940s vintage Citroen, or driving a 430 or 599 Ferrari around the legendary Le Mans track, or just discovering aristocratic “douceur de vivre” as you experience history in the authentic and elegant Chateau de La Barre.

Château De La Barre
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Guest Review
"The best château -chambres d'hôtes - in France by a stretch" Sunday Times 18th of March 2007      Anthony Peregrine, London

  • Category:  Castle
  • Member of: 
  • Rating:    - Rating organization:  Michelin
  • 2 Suites
  • 3 Rooms
  • Tours - Val-de-Loire  airport located at 43 miles (68 Km)
  • Price Range
    130.00 - 250.00  Euros (EUR)  / night 
 

  • View        
      Views overlooking the gardens, fountain, pond and park
  • Smoking Not Permitted
  • Private Bath
  • available in one of the rooms
  • Fireplace        
      available in two of the rooms
  • Private Deck        
      Some rooms have a balcony
  • Direct Dial/Free Local Phone        
      free use of chateau phone
  • Located on the Water        
      view over pond and valley with little river
  • Antiques        
      the entire chateau is furnished with exceptional period XVIIIth century antiques
  • Parking
  • Billiard Room
      billiard room and bar with satellite TV
  • Croquet
      croquet on the front terrace lawn
  • Bicycles
      bicycles are lent to guests


Legend:
= Located On-Site
= Driving distance shown in minutes.

ski,beach,golf,spa
  • Outdoor Pool  - 5 min.
      In the nearby village of Saint Calais
  • Bike  - 

      Cross country biking along the nearby roads and paths deep in Country Perche is a real joy. Cycles and maps are available at the château

  • Horseback Riding  - 15 min.

      Great riding stables and school in Vibraye. Indoor lessons and possibility to take a horse out into the forrest of Vibraye for a long ride The horses of La Bellonnière are eager to meet you and have you discover their riding school and the beautiful forest of Vibraye.

  • Tennis  - 5 min.
      Tennis courts in the nearby village of Saint Calais
  • Hunting  - 

      Archery Hunting and shooting upon prior reservation 2 miles away
      Enjoy the challenge and sport of shooting or archery hunting guided by a professional hunter on his 2000 acre domaine. There is a variety of game in an especially well managed reserve. Reservations required. Price quote upon request.

  • Health Spa/Massage  - 
      Shiatsu and reflexology massages available upon prior reservation in the peace and quiet of your own room at the Chateau. Price 160 euros for 2 people, 1 hour each
  • Fine Dining  - 

      Candlelit dinners are served three times a week upon prior reservation in the prestigious grand dining room. Picnics in the park can be arranged in the summer months on other nights. Many fine restaurants in the area are also recommended No restaurant.
      Elegant candlelit dinner served in the grand dinning hall. 60 Euros per person including a drink before, wine, coffee and brandy. Upon reservation.

  • Wineries  - 20 min.
      Discover the Jasnieres (gastronome Curnosky said 'three times a century the best white wine in the world'), the Coteau du Loir and further afield, the Chinon, Bourgeuil and Saumur wines. Wine tasting arranged at a magnificient Xth century Vouvray cellar

  • Historic properties, Grand Siècle sojourn. Renaissance lunches in Leonardo da Vincis home during the summer months Forget everyday life and come live the life of an XVIIIth century gentleman with the Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay, 20th generation of the family who have lived in Chateau de La Barre the XIVth century. A warm welcome with chilled champagne awaits you in their elegant home full of antiques, portraits and a rich past, which Guy and Marnie look forward to sharing with you. All the rooms are decorated with period antiques, designer fabrics and overlook the gardens and 100 acre park. During the days, discover the remarkable old city of Le Mans with it's gallo roman walls, and the many manor houses and XIIth century churches with frescoes of this picturesque and still undiscovered countryside. The famous chateaux de La Loire are just a little further afield. Two nights, one candlelit dinner in the grand dinning hall and English breakfasts from 495 to 635 euros (Three nights costs from 680 to 890 euros)  - 

  • Cheese and Wine tasting suppers at the chateau, in the billiard room by the XIVth century fireplace. Vintage wine tastings arranged in a magnificient Xth century cellar in Vouvray Discover the wines of the Loire and Loir Valley. Spend 2 nights in one of the unabashedly elegant and comfortable rooms of this ancestral home, Chateau de La Barre, hidden from the hussle and bussle in 100 acres of gardens, meadows and woods. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in the Grande Salle à Manger, during which you will discover three different wines perfectly suited to the meal and commented by the Comte de Vanssay. The following morning, after a hearty English breakfast, he will help you find the good addresses of local producers, and that evening reserve dinner for you in one of the local restaurants renouned for its’ wine list. From 495 to 635 euros (second dinner not included in price) (Three nights costs from 680 to 890 euros)  - 

  • Mongolfier balloon/or discover the Loire Valley chateaux via helicopter, or in a chauffeur driven 1953 Bentley or a vintage 1940s Citroen. During your stay at Chateau de La Barre, why not fly over the magnificient Countryside of the Loir and Loire Valley in a Montgolfier balloon? Depart from the chateau, and fly into the sunset, returning to the Chateau for a candlelit dinner in the Grande Salle à Manger... Or take off into dawn and return to the Chateau for a hearty breakfast... Prices per person for a 1hour15min flight, including champagne upon arrival and flight certificate, range from 190-250 euros, depending on number of participants (2-12 people). Up to 6 people, departures from Amboise, for groups of over 6 people, departure from Chateau de La Barre directly. Possible 50 minutes helicopter flight over the Loire Valley chateaux upon request. 4 persons. 400 e. Or visit the Loire Chateaux with your own chauffeur driven Bentley or 1960 Buick, price 900e

     - 10 min.

  • Total immersion individual French lessons in style: Special tailor made French lesson weeks upon prior reservation, run in March, October and November, and certain weeks in April and August. These weeks consist of 2 hours private lessons on 5 out of 6 mornings, private guided visits of the Loire Valley chateaux, local XIIth century churches, manor houses, the old city of Le Mans, as well as a wine tasting on one afternoon. 6 nights, breakfast, lunches and dinners (French spoken during all the meals too), wine, French lessons and tours from 3450 euros pp all incl. The Countess de Vanssay is of American origin, so is accustomed in meeting the expectations of our guests from 'the other side of the pond', making them feel truly at home whilest immersing them in French history, culture and language..  - 

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Château De La Barre
5 Rooms -  Sleep 12 Guests -

Description:

Suite Marin Facing the imposing century-old oak closet, an important XVIIth century Florentine mirror towers over a magnificient XVIIIth century French Régence commode. The gilden and damassed tapestries of the king size canope bed will envelop you as you sleep, never to disclose the secrets of the wonderful dreams to be had here. Double room with king size canope bed and en-suite bath.

-Surface area of the room: 50m2
-Width of the bed: 180cm
-3 windows ("à menaux") overlooking the park
-Large bathroom, including antique bathtub

Chambre Bleue
Chambre Bleue The rigidity and lightness of French Classicism come together in this room with its’ Louis XVI furniture and oil paintings which enhance the XVIIth century bleue boiserie walls. Standing on the balcony in the fresh country air, a splendid view of the vast garden and fountain extends beneath you, as, further in the valley, the sheep amble by like snowflakes. Double room with en-suite shower. 150 euros per night

-Width of the bed : 160cm
-Window with balcony, overlooking castle grounds -and surrounding park
-Ensuite bathroom & WC

Suite Esprit de Jouy
Suite Esprit de Jouy With the famous 'toile de Jouy' fabrics covering the walls, these two adjoining rooms, one blue the other green, are prestigious remnants of the art of French life of bygone times. Louis XVI furniture, beautiful XVIIIth century Dutch, Italian, French and English paintings, a king size four poster bed and an authentic Louis XVI canope bed all conjure up the life of a gentleman during the Siècle des Lumières. Double room with king-size four poster bed and an-suite bath, 200 euros per night. Small adjoining room for a child for an additional 50 euros.

-Chambre Esprit de Jouy Bleue A single room with large period Louis XVI canope bed and en-suite shower, also overlooking the park. En-suite shower. 130 euros per night
-Louis XVI bed (single)
-Window with balcony, overlooking castle grounds and surrounding park
-Ensuite bathroom & WC

-Chambre verte
-Four poster bed kingsize -Windows on South, West, and North side Ensuite bathroom & WC

Chambre Jaune
Chambre Jaune Is it the view over the magnificient terrace basking in the sunlight, or the golden wall fabric and the splendid Louis XV furniture, or the alcove housing the double bed and an important XVIIth century Flemmish painting which make this radiant room the most popular amongst our guests? Double room with en-suite bath, 180 euros per night

-1 Double Bed, 160cm wide
-Window overlooking the park
-ensuite bathroom & WC

Suite aux Fleurs
Chambre aux Fleurs Built during the dark ages of the Hundred Years War, the compact and uneven walls have finally surrendered to the power of the exuberant flowers of the fabrics and paintings. The stern watchwalk with its deep arrowslots has been transformed into an Italian marble bathroom with sprouting jets. English Georgian furniture. Overlooks part of the 16th century fortifications. Double room with en-suite jacuzzi bath, 180 euros per night, with adjoining single, the Chambre Directoire, overlooking the family chapel

-Chambre aux Fleurs
-1 Double Bed, 160cm wide
-Ensuite bathroom & WC

-Chambre Directoire
-1 Single Empire Bed
-Ensuite bathroom & WC

Bedding Info: 2 of the 5 rooms have king size double beds, one a canope bed, the other a four poster. A twin room is available upon request

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Description Season Range Min. Stay Daily Weekly
Chambre Marin de Vanssay 2 250 -
Chambre Bleue 2 150 -
Suite Esprit de Jouy - Chambre Bleue/Chambre Verte 2 130 / 220 -
Chambre Jaune 2 180 -
Suite aux Fleurs - Chambre aux Fleurs 2 180 -
Suite aux Fleurs - Chambre Directoire 2 130 -
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   Continental Breakfast: 10 EUR (not incl.)      American Breakfast: 15 EUR (not incl.) 
    We accept:  Visa , Master Card
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Price Range
130.00 - 250.00  Euros (EUR)  / night / room
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  • Cancellations occuring less than 3 days prior to arrival are charged at 100% of the bednights for stays of up to 3 nights. Cancellations occuring less than 14 days prior to arrival are charged at 100% room rate for stays of 4 or more nights

Directions

  • TGV :
    • Vendôme : 27 km from Chäteau de la Barre.(Paris to Vendôme is 42 minutes with the TGV fast speed train.)Car rental available in Vendome at the station.

    • Le Mans : 45 km from the Château.(Paris or directly from Charles de Gaulle / Roissy Airport to Le Mans : 59 minutes).Car rental available in Le Mans at the station.

  • Airport :
    • Tours (direct flights from London Stansted to Tours).Car rental available in Tours.


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