Chateau Paradis

A stunning 16th century château with luxurious accommodations, beautiful grounds, and endless outdoor activities.

The fairytale we'd always dreamed of

It's hard to know where to start! We are so grateful that the wedding planner was able to put us in touch with such fantastic suppliers. We still can't get over how beautiful the flowers turned out, how brilliant the wedding video was, how delicious...

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Chateau Paradis Aquitaine Olivers Travels1

The fairytale we'd always dreamed of

It's hard to know where to start! We are so grateful that the wedding planner was able to put us in touch with such fantastic suppliers. We still can't get over how beautiful the flowers turned out, how brilliant the wedding video was, how delicious...

9 Reviews

Overview

Sleeps 24 - 91
28 Bedrooms
15 Bathrooms

Property highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Air-Con
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Heated Pool
Local Amenities
Nearest Train StationRuffec / Potiers
(20 min / 1 hour)
Nearest AirportPoitiers / Limoges
(1 h 10 min / 1h 10 min)
Nearest Beach
(2h30 min)
Nearest VillageChampagne Mouton
(8km)
Surrounded by a wooded park of 22 acres, Château Paradis is a gorgeous holiday and wedding venue dating back to the 16th century and fully refurbished in 2016.

Conveniently located just a short drive from Poitiers and Limoges, it originally belonged to the Boiceau family. The Protestant lawyer, author of works of jurisprudence and writings in the Poitevin dialect, Jean Boiceau was born here in 1513. In the 19th century, the château was bought by the Du Verrier de Boulzat family, who built a modern castle near to the old building.

The main château occupies an area of 660m² nestled in the heart of a wooded park of 19 hectares and offers accommodation for up to 24 guests - with its additional apartment, two lodges, independent bedroom and cottage, the whole estate provides accommodation for up to 91 guests.

The spacious ground floor comprises of 2 luxury lounges, 2 dining rooms and a large kitchen. There is also a magnificent banquet hall, with adjoining professional kitchen, which has a capacity of up to 120 seated guests and 240 standing guests. In addition, the Pool Hall provides seating for up to 60 guests and can welcome up to 120 standing guests. On this level there is also an en-suite bedroom.

The remaining bedrooms and bathrooms are spread over the first and second floors, each of which boast a lounge.

Each room has been decorated with great care and tastefully furnished with antiques. The décor remains faithful to the 19th century but with an elegant and modern touch.

There are 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Three bedrooms are perfect for families wishing to sleep in proximity of the children. Bathrooms are all equipped with hairdryer, soap and towels.

In addition, the venue offers a large air-conditioned cottage, which can accommodate up to 44 guests in 12 bedrooms sleeping 2 to 5 people each with bunk-beds. There is also an adjoining 3-bedroom apartment, an independent ground floor bedroom and two pretty air-conditioned lodges, sleeping up to four guests each, bringing the total capacity of the estate to 91 guests.

The outdoor spaces are just as impressive; there is a brand new heated swimming pool and a stunning white stone terrace equipped with comfortable sunloungers and parasols. During your stay you can enjoy the quiet of this house, surrounded by a beautiful wooded park that will delight your guests. Outdoor games are also available and there is plenty of space for exercise. The Charentes River is easily reached from the property and the château can organise canoeing, kayaking, fishing and a lot more.

The caretakers live discreetly on site in a separate cottage and are always available to help you during your stay.
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What Oliver loves...

  • Fabulous location in the sunny Vendee-et-Charente, with plenty of tourist attractions and entertaining activities within striking distance!
  • With majestic banquet halls and a team of professional caterers, it is a great property for outdoor and indoor weddings.
  • All rooms are warm and bright, have their own fireplace and have been fully restored in the purest respect for tradition.
  • To the delight of children and adults alike, a brand-new heated pool and games are all available.

What you should know

  • The 24-person price is for the 10-bedroom château only, whilst the other prices include either the 12-bedroom cottage, adjoining 3-bedroom apartment and/or the independent bedroom and two lodges. Please see the 'Features' tab for full details on what is included for each price.
  • Please note that other combinations for more than 24 guests (including the château) are also possible – please enquire for pricing.
  • One of the bedrooms in the château can be used either as a salon or a bedroom with a sofa-bed, and some of the other beds that make up the total capacity on the estate are sofa beds. Please see the 'Features' tab for further details.
  • Air-conditioning is only featured in the cottage and lodges, not the château or apartment.
  • The airports of Poitiers and Limoges are just over an hour drive away. If you'd rather not hire a car, there are also good train connections from Paris.
  • Car hire is strongly recommended to explore the surrounding area. 

This home is a part of our Great Value and Heritage Collection!

This is a historic home, and as such:

  • It has probably been standing for over 100 years, which means it's full of historic value and charm but it may also have one or two quirks!
  • Some of the decor and furnishings may not be brand new, but that should not detract from your holiday experience in this unique setting that allows you to take a step back in time!

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