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5 STAR LUXURY HOTEL • 12 ROOMS & 9 SUITES
Chateau de Bagnols, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is a story-book castle dating from the Middle Ages. The hotel is set amongst picture-perfect vineyards, green hills and gardens filled with lavender, cherry and lime trees in the heart of the beautiful Beaujolais countryside. This 13th century castle has been lovingly restored to its former glory to become what is now France's finest five-star Chateau hotel. The rooms, all with private bathrooms, have been furnished with soft velvets and shimmering silks, rare and beautiful antiques, tapestries and wall paintings dating back to the 15th century. Even though the chateau dates from the Middle Ages, amenities are 21st century, including plasma screen TV and Internet connection. Salles des Gardes is rated one Michelin star and has the largest Gothic fireplace in Europe. Serving French culinary excellence at its best, paired with fine wines. Le Cuvage, part of the château’s original wine-making facility, is a stone-walled room now used for wine tastings. Large, round Roman swimming pool is heated and located in the picturesque gardens with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Other activities in the area include Hot Air Ballooning, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Walking, Hikes, Guided Excursions of the Wine Trail. OPEN SEASONALLY - Annual hotel closing period of two and a half months, January to March. Most renovations done during this period each year.
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Residence Suite (Room #21) - 1,600 sq.ft. One Bedroom Suite, Queen bed, separate sitting room with fireplace and private terrace overlooking the valley.
Chateau Suites - 600-800 sq.ft. One Bedroom Suites with Queen bed, separate sitting room with fireplace. Suites 4, 5, 6 (Our favorites are #6 and #5)
Junior Suites - 500-900 sq.ft. Rooms 7, 8, 9, 10 & 20. (Our favorite is #8)
Deluxe Bedrooms - 500-1,000 sq.ft. Rooms 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 15 & 19. (Our favorites are #1, 12, 13 and 19)
Traditional Bedrooms - 500-800 sq.ft. Rooms 11, 14, 16, 17, 18. (Our favorite is #18) |
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AMENITIES
The 21 rooms and suites have been painstakingly restored, revealing wall paintings created during the Château's finest period when nearby Lyon was one of Europe's great Renaissance cities. Bagnols offers both the experience of being a cherished guest in historic, luxurious and relaxing surroundings.
All of the rooms and suites are decorated with antique furniture, some with tapestries or wall paintings dating back to the 15th century. Each room features a bathroom with marble or wood panelling, along with a dressing room. |
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DINING
Salles des Gardes - with the largest Gothic fireplace in Europe, serves French culinary excellence at its best with specialties from the Beaujolais and Lyon region. One Michelin Star.
Salon Ombragé - Breakfast and lunch on an outdoor terrace shaded by secular lime trees during the spring and summer.
The Grand Salon is the perfect setting of elegance for before and after-dinner drinks.
Le Cuvage - Part of the château’s original wine-making facility, this stone-walled room is now used for wine tastings. |
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ACTIVITIES
On-site: Heated outdoor Roman swimming pool (summer)
Nearby: Hot air ballooning, golf, tennis, cycling and horseback riding are available. Picnics in the beautiful surrounding countryside, guided wine tasting and historic tours. |
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
The château, surrounded by vineyards, forests and rolling hills, will draw you onward to explorations of Beaujolais' distinctive vintages, a visit to the château's own Le Cuvage (pictured left), or a day trip to the great Renaissance city of Lyon. As you discover the region, you'll find hilltop villages, wine estates and farms built from the local 'pierres dorées', or golden stones. |
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GETTING THERE
Hotel Address: Chateau de Bagnols, 69620 Bagnols, France.
Airport: Lyon Int'l Airport - 12 miles. Book Flights
Transportation: Rent A Car |
Take advantage of our special rates and offers:
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