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

We stayed at the beautiful Chateau Allure du Lac recently to celebrate my 40th birthday. We had such a lovely time. The owners are wonderful and the setting is so serene. I would highly recommend this amazing Chateau to anyone looking for an authentic, secluded French countryside experience.
Voulla F

It couldn’t have been more perfect!
We enjoyed a fantastic week at this beautiful Château. My husband and I and our SEVEN children along with their spouses celebrated a special birthday here. It couldn’t have been more perfect! All the bedrooms were en-suite and we were free to use the entire Château. William and Susy were the perfect hosts, always answering any request with a “my pleasure “. The beautiful grounds, the fairytale residence, gave us all a week to cherish and remember.
Sandy M.

It was even more impressive than we had expected!
Choosing a wedding location without actually visiting it can be quite nerve-wracking, but the photos of the Chateau looked amazing so we took a chance. Once we booked, the owners William and Suzy were great and helped us prepare for the big day- organising the catering and fixing us up with the cake maker, celebrant, florist and even a hairdresser.
When we arrived at the Chateau we discovered it was even more impressive than we had expected- the scale of it is breathtaking and the setting in front of the lake was beautiful. A couple of the rooms were a bit tired, but the bedrooms all had plenty of character and the banquet hall is just stunning. The drawing rooms, entrance and staircase are impressive.

William and Suzy organised catering on several days, including a hog roast in the courtyard, breakfast on the lakeside terrace, canapes, and of course the wedding dinner - and it was all absolutely superb! The chef is amazing and the organisation & staff all very professional.We had the wedding ceremony on the island with violinists playing. Our celebrant Doug, and his wife Kitty are truly lovely people, and so helpful arranging the flowers and decorating the wedding table.
We stayed for a week with a group of 25 adults and kids and had an unforgettable time. William and Suzy are brilliant hosts and made us all feel immediately at home. Quite simply- this Chateau has everything you need for an intimate wedding in a wonderful setting.
We definitely made the right choice and hope to return again one day!
Steve & Nataliya R.

Such a lovely time!
We recently held a fantastic family reunion at Chateau Allure du Lac. We were absolutely delighted with the property and the setting. We still cannot believe that we were able to stay in this incredible chateau. There was something for everyone— pool, tennis, walking trail, fishing, nearby villages and supermarket— and the lovely house easily accommodated 26 people. The house is spotlessly clean and the owners made sure we were comfortable, happy and had everything we needed. This is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the French countryside.
Geoffrey P.

A piece of heaven on Earth!
My wife and I hosted our closest friends and family for a week-long stay at Chateau Allure du Lac this Summer. Our time at the Chateau could not have been better. The Chateau is amazing, warm and inviting and lovingly maintained by William and Suzy, who themselves, are an absolutely delightful couple. The grounds are immaculately. The dining rooms, common areas, bedrooms and furnishings are all done to exceptional standards. Our only regret is that we were not able to stay longer. We look forward to our next stay at this little piece of heaven on Earth.
Frank S., New York - Stayed: July 2019

Great vacation with friends and family!
Our family met up with 3 other families to share the Chateau for a week. It was a fabulous way to spend time together and explore the Loire Valley. William and Susy made our stay easy and fun by recommending local activities and coordinating two evenings of catered meals. I highly recommend this property. It’s a idyllic property and has several on-site activities. We utilized the pool almost every day with the kids.
Leighann M., Pittsburgh, PA - Stayed: June 2019

Lovely week enjoyed by all
A great week w 7 couples ( very old friends). Château was as advertised in a beautiful setting. Most of the time we spent outdoors but the dining rooms were extremely elegant and the bedrooms all very comfortable. William responded instantly if issues arose ( and they almost never did) Both he and Susy are charming and very welcoming and bent over backwards This place is in the countryside so cars are essential. But the roads - while narrow - are very easy to navigate. A very special week. Do NOT miss Angers, the fortress and especially the tapestry. Quite literally one of the most incredible works of art I’ve ever seen. Thanks again to our hosts!!

Amory H., New York - Stayed: June 2019

Is it possible to give 10 stars instead of 5!!! ?
Here is our long overdue 10 star (if it were possible to give 10 stars instead of 5!!!) review of our stay at the enchantingly lovely Chateau Allure du Lac in the Loire Valley Region of France while hosting our fairytale June wedding and festivities.

When we decided to marry at a chateau or castle in France, we searched the internet for the perfect property at which to gather our family and friends from the USA and Germany for our wedding celebration. Fortunately for us, we discovered Chateau Allure du Lac; the best of both worlds. Hosted by William and Susy, we expected a pleasant, professional experience...not the fast, lifelong friendship we now seem to have happily developed!

William and Susy were extraordinary: Ever-patient emails with thoughtful answers and advice to our seemingly hundreds of questions, eagerness and willingness to help us and guide us with our planning and organization in any way possible, extreme kindness and warm hospitality extended toward everyone...all of our guests love them as much as we do!

However, not only did we enjoy our wonderful hosts at the most beautiful and elegant venue for our wedding celebration...we also enjoyed a supremely comfortable, exquisitely furnished and very well-equipped home in which to host our pre-wedding day parties and activities. We all loved our unique and individually decorated rooms. We tried to utilize and experience every inch of the chateau...our attached photographs validate this!

We kicked off the first evening with an outdoor meet & greet in the lovely courtyard. We knocked on doors and woke people up for a very late dance party in the master suite salon one night. We enjoyed the upstairs parlors with some french wine and a cozy fire another night. We utilized the quaint, homey kitchen for self-catered breakfasts each day. We dined on a couple of German-style meals in the charming country dining room. We rented a large transparent tent to host other outdoor events next to the courtyard; our Versailles-themed rehearsal day/dinner events and our post-dinner wedding dance with a live band. With William and Susy's involvement, our fabulous wedding planner, Sabrina (recommended by Susy), helped us plan and organize all aspects of our pre & post-wedding ceremony cocktail/wine receptions at the lakeside terrace, as well as our delicious wedding dinner in the regal Silver Dining Room.

To top it all off, Susy kindly salvaged several of the wedding flower arrangements for us to keep or give to our guests...because that's who she is! We've undoubtedly forgotten some details and failed to praise countless additional things we found special and meaningful at Chateau Allure du Lac, but until then...

Merci beaucoup!

Gert & Sarah H., Wisconsin - Stayed: June 2019