Chateau News
We’ve all seen stunning images of French Chateaux on the TV or in magazines and most of us will have wondered just what it would be like to stay in such luxurious surroundings. Imagine yourself stood on the veranda looking out across French countryside as it meanders towards the horizon. More >>
Chateaux for Hire in Provence in the South of France
Provence is located in the south east corner of France, close to both the Mediterranean Sea and the Italian Border. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, Provence is steeped in history and is so called due to it being the first Roman province outside of Italy. Many Roman features such as amphitheatres and aqueducts dating back two thousand years are still visible today. More >>
Chateaux to rent in the Dordogne
The Dordogne region of south western France is so called due to the great river which runs through it. The Dordogne is home to the famous Bergerac wine variety and is an ideal destination for wine lovers. More >>
French Chateaux for Rent in the Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a popular tourist destination in North West France, famed for its many historic chateaux, outstanding natural beauty, cultural heritage and fine French wines. Also known as the Garden of France, the Loire Valley is of major historical importance. More >>
Historic Normandy is the Perfect French Holiday Destination
The historic region of Normandy in Northern France has played a pivotal role throughout Frances history, and during the Hundred Years War even became part of the Kingdom of England for a time. More recently however, Normandy is most famous for the D-Day landings towards the end of World War II, a military assault which played a pivotal role in ending the war. More >>
France is famous for many things but none more so than the wide range of wines and champagnes which are as much a part of France’s culture as bicycles, stripy jumpers, strings of onions and the ubiquitous beret! More >>
Brittany occupies the Breton Peninsula in north-west France and is flanked by the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The region of Brittany is visually stunning, offering some 600 miles of spectacular rugged coastline known as the Rose Coast, due to the pale reddish colour of the granite on which the peninsula stands. More >>
Corporate meetings in French Chateaux
Corporate events, training seminars and business meetings hosted in luxury French chateaux are becoming ever more popular for a variety of reasons. Many venues exist for corporate events, however, when an event is hosted in a visually breathtaking environment, such as a French castle or chateau, the feedback from all who attended can be all the more positive. More >>
French Holiday Cottages ideal for Small Families
Finding a chateau to rent in France for a small family group couldn’t be easier. At Simply Chateau we have a wide range of French chateaux for rent which are ideal for large groups as well as an attractive selection of smaller French chateaux which are perfect for a smaller family group wanting to get away from it all in luxury and style. More >>
When going to France on holiday you normally have a good choice of accommodation, hotels, B&Bs, Gites, cottages and even Chateaux. Most of these will be recognised by English holidaymakers though some may not be aware what a gite is. More >>