Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
Sleep in a fairy-tale castle
One of the Loire valley’s oldest châteaux to stay. Fairytale gardens. A menu featuring flavours from the estate’s vegetable garden. Welcome to Château du Rivau's hotel.
“Offering you a unique experience that will immerse you in the ‘luxurious, relaxed and pleasurable’ life of a castle.”
The fields surrounding the small town of Lémeré, in France’s Indre-et-Loire department, conceal an incredible jewel. Château du Rivau – a medieval masterpiece whose turrets, high fortified walls, rampart walk and (still working) drawbridge continue to enchant visitors. At night, let yourself be immersed by a stroll in the gardens of the castle which invite you to dream and relax. You will appreciate being able to enjoy it alone in the peace and quiet. A unique experience to discover in this hotel in the Loire Valley.
When Laigneau's family bought the site in 1992, the castle was in a very poor state of repair. “For 18 years, my father devoted himself to restoring the building, while my mother took care of the 6 hectares of gardens, which now enjoy ‘Remarkable Garden’ status.” tell us Caroline Laigneau. While the château and the estate have been open to visitors since 2000, Caroline has only been offering accommodation since 2018, with 7 luxurious rooms featuring period décor, “but with all the comforts of the 21st century!”. Two different catering options (“brasserie” and “gourmet”) are also available. And to aid relaxation, the estate has its own wellness area.
EXPERIENCES
- WELLNESS AREA
- MAGICAL GARDENS
- VISIT THE CASTLE
- Visit the castles of the Loire Valley
- THE ABBEY OF FONTEVRAUD
- Tasting of the estate's wine
HOTEL INFORMATION
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9 Rue du Château
37120 Lémeré, France -
Check-In: 14h00
Check-out: 11h00
Payment Methods:
- Annual Closure: 01/03 >31/03
HOTEL LOCATION
Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
ACCOMMODATION
Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
King René, Henri II, Catherine de’ Medici… each of the seven rooms of the Château du Rivau is inspired by a great Renaissance figure. Located in the estate’s outbuildings, they are all furnished in a historic style combining period refinement and the requirements of modern comfort. And as well as adopting design cues from the castle, they also showcase a number of contemporary works of art. A uniquely peaceful setting for tranquil nights and genuine refreshment in the morning.
- Coffee machine
- Safe-box
- Air-conditioned room
- Hairdryer
- Family/communicating rooms
- Non smoking room
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Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
DINING
Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
And when dining at the Château du Rivau, you’ll be spoiled for choice. While the hearty, varied breakfast (sweet and savoury) is served upstairs in the old stables, lunch and/or dinner features a change of scenery. Beautiful natural surroundings for the brasserie menu; a veranda in front of the château for the semi-gourmet option. The common theme? The splendid setting, of course, but most of all, home-made products produced using local, seasonal ingredients, offering a full range of authentic flavours.
EXPERIENCES
Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
The Château du Rivau is a timeless, dreamlike place that will live in your memory. Visit the medieval fortress decorated with contemporary works of art, explore the fairy gardens, experience some Zen moments in the relaxation area... one thing is certain, Rivau is unrivalled.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Château du Rivau, The Originals Collection
Château du Rivau sits proudly among its 14 gardens in a majestic setting surrounded by tranquil countryside, just 45 minutes from the city of Tours. Whether you’re organising a seminar, team-building sessions, conferences or management committee meetings, this is a fairytale setting that will guarantee a timeless experience. Seven perfectly equipped rooms, ranging in size from 60 to over 300 square metres, are available for hire; two restaurants (brasserie and semi-gourmet) produce locally-themed dishes, and a variety of activities are available on request.
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327
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350
“WINE PRESS” ROOM
Ideal for outdoor cocktails, this huge 327 m2 room, opening onto a courtyard, can accommodate up to 350 people depending on the selected configuration.
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300
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300
“GOLDEN FLEECE” ROOM
Located opposite the castle and its ornamental kitchen garden, this high-ceilinged 300 m2 room can accommodate up to 300 people, depending on the selected configuration. An added bonus: it can be divided in two by means of removable partitions.
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152
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120
STABLE ROOM (GROUND FLOOR)
Under their high, immaculately white vaulted ceiling, the château’s former stables offer a 152 m2 space which can accommodate up to 120 people, depending on the selected configuration.
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63
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30
STABLE ROOM (1st floor)
This 60 m2 room can accommodate meetings of up to 30 people. It is equipped with air conditioning and a wall-mounted TV.
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93
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40
CONTEMPORARY SALON
The informal setting of this 93 m2 room features a number of beautiful contemporary art works. It can accommodate meetings of up to 40 people.
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63
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25
SALON OF CURIOSITIES
This 63 m2 room has a unique, original ambiance devoted to the art of hunting. A maximum of 25 people will have the opportunity to “hunt down” good ideas when meeting in this character-filled setting.
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63
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30
LIBRARY
The library’s architectural design has much in common with the upturned hull of a boat. With its 63 m2 of floorspace, this welcoming room – inspired by literature and contemporary art – can accommodate meetings of up to 30 people.
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