Don’t be misled by the name Château de Briançon, The Originals Relais! No towering mountains in sight, but rather the gentle rolling hills of the Anjou countryside. 'The estate owes its name to the Briançon family, who settled here in the 11th century,' explains Pierrick, the manager. A private estate, continuously altered over nine centuries, the château was sold in 1941 to the Paris-based association La Résidence Sociale, which was then seeking a place to house orphaned children from Paris. It served various purposes over time an orphanage, a health resort, a nursery, and a medical-educational institute until it was transformed into a hotel in 2013. 'The association's mission remains to help vulnerable individuals. By staying at our establishment, each guest contributes to a project I find noble,' says Pierrick. And everyone enjoys the stunning surroundings, where 12 spacious rooms benefit from the peaceful tranquility of an 11-hectare park. 'The beauty of the site is a daily delight.'"
"The smiles of my guests and the challenge of keeping a site rich in history alive are my driving forces."
Château de Briançon, The Originals Relais
The 12 rooms at Hôtel de Briançon, The Originals Relais, each boast unique décor, château-sized dimensions (between 20 and 39 m²), breathtaking views of the park and nature, absolute tranquility, and above all, incredible charm. While each room offers its own ambiance, they all share one distinctive feature. "Our headboards were custom-made for our establishment in the shape of the king and queen’s crowns from a chess set," explains Pierrick, a personal touch from the director who initiated the launch of the hotel.
Both hearty eaters and those with smaller morning appetites will find something to satisfy their hunger at the breakfast buffet. Sweet or savory flavors, there's something for everyone. A must-try: the honey, jams, and bread, all made in the Pays de la Loire! Château de Briançon, The Originals Relais, does not offer on-site dining, but several establishments nearby provide options for lunch and dinner.
Exclusive Business offers designed for you, with breakfast or a stopover evening.
With the Half Board offer, breakfast and dinner are included in the price of the room.
Breakfast is included in the price of the room.
With the Last Minute offer, you get a discount up to 15%. Offer valid for all bookings made up to 29 days or 14 days before your arrival at the hotel.
Enjoy a discount of up to 15% on the price of your room and enjoy the best of local life by booking 15 to 30 days before your arrival.
With the Short Break offer, you can benefit from a discount up to 30%.
Check-In: 16h00
Check-out: 11h00
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Here, the gentle way of life of Anjou reigns supreme. To truly soak it in, take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets of the historic center, visit the museums, or explore the many parks and gardens. Nicknamed the "green city," Angers boasts around thirty parks, with the most notable being Terra Botanica. Spanning 12 hectares, it features over 500,000 plants from all continents. This "greenery" is a legacy of King René of Anjou (15th century), who was passionate about horticulture and aimed to make Anjou the "garden of France." His first notable achievement was the creation of the gardens at the château, whose 17 imposing defensive towers have watched over the city since the 13th century.
The "Pearl of Anjou" is a heritage gem in more ways than one. Its most famous monument rises on the "Emerald Rock," as René I of Anjou called the medieval castle of the city, perched 60 meters above the royal river, the Loire. A must-see visit, complemented by a stroll through the medieval streets of the historic center, before heading to the famous Cadre Noir district, home to the prestigious equestrian school.
Whether former quarries, shelters, or dwellings, the troglodyte villages shape the underground landscape of Anjou. Today, they also serve as economic hubs for the region (wine production, mushroom farming, exhibition spaces, restaurants…). Must-see sites include the village of Rochemenier and its museum, La Sablière and its remarkable sculptures, the hamlet of Forges, the town of Doué-la-Fontaine, and the unique village of Cornillé-les-Caves.
Known as the "Giant of the Loire Valley," this château, with its 204 rooms and 7 floors, truly makes an impression as the tallest castle in France! Another "monumental" fact is that the building has been owned by the same family since 1502. For 500 years, this fascinating and passionate history has been shared by the Duke and Duchess, who still reside in the château and enjoy telling it to visitors. Follow the guide!
20 minutes by car from Angers city centre
14 minutes by car from Angers-Loire airport
20 minutes by car from Angers Saint-Laud railway station
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