| Many people dream of staying in a French | | | | princess turrets, stately ancestral seats of power, |
| chateau. Now, that dream could become a reality. | | | | a converted 12th century priory, and elegant |
| Surprisingly, you won't need a king's ransom to | | | | manoirs. |
| holiday in a royal palace. In fact, you can enjoy | | | | Therefore, for the same price as some chain |
| the evening in a historic home for less than the | | | | hotels, visitors can stay in an incredible palace and |
| cost of a chain hotel. | | | | have an experience of a lifetime. |
| Many chateaux, manor houses, and country | | | | You can also benefit from the local expert |
| mansions also offer bed and breakfast | | | | knowledge of the owners. |
| accommodation where you can enjoy the | | | | If you are interested in visiting local vineyards, |
| personal hospitality of the owners, some of | | | | historic buildings or the best place for a round of |
| whom are French nobility. | | | | golf, you'll find the chateau proprietors are only |
| Importantly, many of these are private | | | | too happy to help. |
| residences, enabling guests to share the intimacy | | | | You'll also find a great selection of facilities to |
| of life in these stately homes, some of which | | | | choose from at many chateaux. This can include |
| have been in the same families for centuries. | | | | a heated swimming pool, beautiful gardens, hot-air |
| Prices vary per property, but they start at about | | | | ballooning and cooking classes. |
| 50 euros per room per night and go up to 250 | | | | The north-west of France has a magnificent |
| euros for luxury suites, with many rooms offered | | | | selection of stately homes to holiday in and, being |
| for around 80 to 100 euros. | | | | so close to the English Channel ports, are |
| There is a wide selection of homes to stay in, | | | | convenient for visitors from Britain and Ireland. |
| including 17th century fairytale chateaux with | | | | |