Luxury Lakeside Chateau Castle in Loire Valley, Island, Pool - Holidays and Weddings Destination Reviews

Enchanting, Magical Stay

From the moment we entered the property to the time we left, our group marveled at the beauty, mystique and care taken by the owner and staff to insure that our stay was no less than grand. The twelve en suite tastefully decorated guest suites provided comfortable and lush accommodations. Not to mention the delectable, beautifully prepared catered three course meals and afternoon tea. A special week spent back in time and an experience of a life-time. An author's dream, an artist's visual delight!

Donna T., Atlanta - Stayed: May 2017

Une experience et souvenirs aussi uniquent que le Chateau est beau

Quoi de plus memorable que de célébrer son mariage avec une femme spéciale, des amis spéciaux et un cadre unique comme celui offer par Susy au Chateau Allure du Lac !
Meme ayant passe beaucoup de temps a regarder les photos sur internet, nous n’avons pu empêcher un large sourire de joie a notre premiere arrivée, il est encore plus impressionnant en réalité. Une fois a l’intérieure son majestueux escalier, decorations d’époque nous font vraiment voyager dans le temps !
Susy (la propriétaire) était toujours a notre service a nous demander si nous avions besoin de quoi que ce soit et cela est bien utile quand il sagit d’organiser un mariage. Nous avons vraiment vécu la vie de Chateau et ne regrettons uniquement que les 7 jours passe ont juste été trop cour.
La veille de notre depart Susy nous a prepare un feu dans la magistrale cheminée du salon de the et cree une fois encore un moment unique pour ses invites - Mille fois Merci.

Guillaume & Olivia, - Stayed: May 2017

Fabulous place and experience
This is the most beautiful castle in our journey! We had our wedding in this place, met the great people there as well! The lake is awesome, I love to sit by the lake with sunshine, it is really enjoyable. We want to say THANK YOU to Susy and William again! Thank you for your help and support, those memories will always in our mind. Wish you all the best!
Vincy H., Shanghai, China - Stayed: September 2018

Amazing and unforgetable experience !
We had our Dream Wedding in September 018 and it was EPIC ! The Chateau Owner are truly amazing, helpful and always willing to make us happy. The Chateau catering team was always smiling, friendly and so professional ! not to forget the taste and quality of the food that was more than perfect. We highly recommend this place for any special event you have ! Suzy and William we thank you so much for all your support, help and trust.
Philip & Corina T., Paris, France - Stayed: September 2018

A magical, wonderful experience with memories to last a lifetime.
We recently rented the chateau to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. 32 guests travelled from all over the world to join us and we could not have been happier with our stay at the chateau and the attentiveness of our hosts Susy and William. The chateau comfortable accommodated our large group in 14 bedrooms in the main house which included the spectacular two storey tower suite located above a picture perfect chapel. The apartment building is situated close to the main building where our younger guests slept in a 3 bedroom apartment which did not afford the same standard as in the chateau but was comfortable. The lakeside setting was picture perfect and we enjoyed several full moon dinners on the lakeside terrace which guests prepared in the functional and homey communal kitchen. Our final dinner was held in the elegant silver service dining room and it was beautifully lit with crystal candelabra and afforded a most memorable evening for all who attended. We highly recommend this property which is conveniently close to Angers. It can be a little difficult to locate so ensure that directions are as detailed as possible and have a working phone! Any problems encountered (with so may guests there were things here and there) were attended to right away by our hosts. A magical, wonderful experience with memories to last a lifetime.
Donato S., Bermuda - Stayed: August 2018

A magical fairytale place in a spectacular setting
We spent a wonderful few days in this beautiful place. Susy and William, the owners, were extremely welcoming. They were discreet but always available should the need arise. Nothing was too much trouble. The bedrooms have a real wow factor each with their own unique colour scheme together with lovely views over the surrounding countryside and gardens. The gardens and lawns are extremely well maintained and cared for. It was delightful strolling around the lake in the autumn sunshine followed by tea or drinks in the lovely lakeside setting. It really was like living in a castle and dining on a film set. This is a great place for a special family gathering be it a small intimate group or a large occasion such as a wedding.
Thank you Susy and William for sharing your home with us.
Barbara A., Richmond, UK - Stayed: September 2018

Lovely Spot for the Whole Family
Chateau Allure du Lac was the perfect place for our extended family reunion! The owners were very helpful and hospitable. The optional catered breakfast was a great start to our day, and having meals at the Chateau, either outdoors or in the dining rooms, was a delight! The Chateau itself was a dream to stay in, a grand and unique experience that will be forever remembered. The kids loved playing in the private grounds of the Chateau, from the lake, to the forest, up to the small island with a gazebo! Our stay at the Chateau was the perfect way to experience the Loire Valley!
Teresa L., Manila, Philippines - Stayed: April 2019

A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience - except I was lucky enough to do it twice!
As the Australian organiser of French language immersion trips, I chose Château Allure du Lac as the site of our inaugural trip to France (having previously organised trips to other, closer destinations, like New Caledonia). I believe that choosing to spend seven of our 14 nights of the trip at the château was a key reason as to why our first trip sold out virtually overnight, and prompted me to run as second one (hence my luck in being able to stay at this magnificent property twice). Naturally I was nervous as to how the whole trip would pan out, and I have to thank Susy and William, the property's owners, who made organising this portion of the trip so incredibly easy. From the get-go, they were unfailingly responsive to emails, charming, helpful and just seemed to turn every request into a heartfelt 'Yes, of course!'. So from an organiser's point of view, they could not have been better to deal with. From a visitor's viewpoint (and here I include not only my clients but myself, as I stayed there, too), it truly was a dream come true. The greatest thing was that, despite Susy, William and their wonderful staff's welcome, availability and care, we really felt like we were living out the fantasy of having our very own chateau. We chose to have some meals catered, and others not, and Susy and William were absolutely brilliant about us having guest speakers visit (we did a cooking school, French lessons and a wine dégustation) - they kept repeating that we were to treat the place as our own, which we did (I hope very respectfully!). The sheer size of the chateau (much bigger in real life than I had gauged from the photos) was mind-blowing, but as several others have stated, it is the enormous grounds filled with wildlife that are truly magic. That is where the real luxury lies, I think. Such a huge space, seemingly in the middle of nowhere but close enough to supermarkets (six minutes by car) and Angers (20 minutes) as to be very convenient for those who self-cater. You don't need to arrived armed with all your food and drinks, which takes out a lot of stress and hassle. I'd recommend organising a catered dinner for at least the first night, as well as breakfasts, which will give you time to lazily make your way to a supermarket when the mood strikes. Susy, William and staff, thank you so much for your incredible hospitality and we hope to see you again soon.
Katrina W., Brisbane, Australia - Stayed: September & October 2018

A Fairy tale Wedding

We had our wedding (including a 3-night stay) at Chateau Allure du Lac, and our only regret is that we didn't stay longer! The property was absolutely enchanting, and Susy were equally incredible as our hosts. They respected our privacy, but were always around if we had a question or needed anything at all.
The rooms are exquisitely decorated and the land is beautifully maintained. It's the perfect venue for a wedding, or any other event you may choose to have. Our stay was unforgettable, and we hope to go back soon!
Katherine R., California - Stayed: April 2019

Wonderful venue for a wonderful wedding

We rented the chateau for our wedding and it was an unforgettable experience. It felt like we had fallen into a fairy tale. We were nervous about organising a wedding abroad, but Susy and her team were so helpful.
She always got back to us quickly and was able to recommend suppliers, with nothing being too much trouble.
We stayed there with our guests for a long weekend and rented the manior accommodation as well as the chateau. The decorative style of the manoir was slightly different from that of the chateau bedrooms but very charming, with vintage French furnishings.
We loved that all the chateau rooms had their own individual character and the tower room is amazing. We will never forget waking up in the tower room to the sun rising over the lake, turing it a vibrant pink. The grand stairway is stunning and we have some wonderful photographs of us standing on them with our guests, after our masked banquet. All our guests commented on the beauty of the accommodation and the extensive grounds. There is plenty to see and do in the local area, but most of us preferred walking around the lake, enjoying the stunning surroundings. You feel like you are in the middle of the countryside but there are supermarkets, restaurants and attractions within a short drive. Our guests either rented cars or brought their own, and there was plenty of onsite parking.
Susy was really welcoming on our arrival and immediately made us feel at home. I cannot praise the staff enough, especially for the service during our wedding meal. The silver reception room is beautiful, like being in a period drama. We had two catered meals while we were at the venue and they were delicious. We had several vegan guests and they all said it was the best vegan food they had ever had at a wedding. The service wear is perfectly in keeping with the opulent surroundings.
We were married in the chateau chapel and our photographer said it was one of the most beautiful venues she had photographed. We had a small and intimate wedding so there was plenty of space but you can also choose to be married in he grounds if you have more guests. Some of my favourite wedding photos are of the two of us on the island and crossing the little bridge to it, with the chateau in the background.
We could not have asked for a more stress free and magical experience. Thank you so much Susy for all you have done for us. We have even had guests asking when we can go back and do it all again!

Mark G., London, England - Stayed: May 2018