Key Highlights
- With its 9-hole golf course, tennis court and private swimming pool, this 19th-century French château is truly exceptional
- The 22-acre lake is magnificent and perfect for fishing, kayaking, boating or simply dining al-fresco on the lakeside terrace
- Fall in love with the château’s exquisitely decorated interiors and impressive bedrooms, all en suite
- The food here really is top notch, and well worth indulging in - they even serve the bread hot from the château ovens
- A picture-perfect wedding venue with its palatial lawns, lake island with antique gazebo and ornate reception rooms
- Close to Angers, a fine location for exploring the western Loire – the local riverside village was voted the prettiest in the region!
Please note that the advertised prices are for up to 15 guests only. Additional guests can be accommodated in the château and the two simpler apartments at an additional cost paid directly to the owner, in order to accommodate up to 38 guests (or up to 46). Please see the ‘T&Cs’ tab for details.
Château Only
Accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 en-suite bedrooms.
Château and Two Apartments
Accommodate up 38 guests in 19 bedrooms: 14 bedrooms in the Chateau and 5 bedrooms between the 2 separate apartments. There are also extra beds in the main château for an additional 8 guests, on request only.
Château Interiors (normally sleeps up to 28 guests maximum, or 36 if all extra beds are used)
- Entrance hall with carved stone double staircase
- Grand salon with parquet flooring, original oak linen panelling, mirrored fireplace mantle and tall windows
- Drawing room with crystal chandelier, oak panelling, feature fireplace and doors opening to private balcony
- Silver reception/dining room (room only available for catered meals)
- Salle de Jardin
- Chatelain’s salon
- Large, well-equipped kitchen
- Gothic chapel with stone rib-vault ceiling, stained glass window and gilded oak panelling
- Guest WCs
Château Bedrooms
- Two-storey Tower Suite with foyer, private salon, antique oak staircase and circular en suite bedroom with queen-size double bed and original hand-painted domed ceiling. Also, two double sofa-bed(s) in the private salon. Bathroom with combined bath/shower and toilet
- Bedroom d’Argent with queen-size double bed and en suite with combined bath/shower and toilet
- Bedroom d’Or with queen-size double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Rouge Royale with queen-size double bed and en suite with combined bath/shower and toilet. Also a pulldown single bed
- Bedroom d’Azur with double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Deux Tours with queen-size double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Violet with double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Bleu d'Argent with double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Peche with double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Bedroom Rose with queen bed and en suite with combined bath/shower and toilet
- Bedroom Bleu with queen-size double bed, and en suite with shower and toilet. Also a single pullout bed.
- Bedroom Vert with queen-size double bed and en suite with shower and toilet
- Suite du Jardin with large circular bedroom with queen bed and en suite with shower and toilet. Also a foyer with single bed
- Bedroom Fleur with queen-size bed and en suite with shower and toilet. This bedroom conforms to French disabled access regulations
Separate Apartment Interiors – sleeps up to 10 additional guests (in separate building, a 3-minute walk through the gardens from the château)
Apartment I (4 guests maximum)
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with combined bath/shower and toilet
Apartment II (6 guests maximum)
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with combined bath/shower and toilet
Please note both apartments are simpler in style compared to the main château
Château Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool and pool house (with bathroom), open approximately beginning-May to end-September
- Courtyard
- Large lakeside terrace
- Tennis court
- 9-hole golf course
- Private 22-acre lake for boating and fishing
- Island with antique gazebo and tree canopy
- Floating terrace and boat dock
- Row boat
- 3 to 4-person kayak
- Paddleboard
- Barbecues
- Croquet and ping-pong
- WCs (x2) in small building
- 105 acres of private parkland with palatial lawns, 1000s of trees and kms of walking paths
- Private on-site parking
Other Facilities
- Lift (main château, serving all four floors, accessible from courtyard)
- Wide-screen TV with Netflix
- Fast Wi-Fi
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Size Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 8
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 9
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 10
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 11
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 12
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 13
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 14
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 15
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 16
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 17
1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 18
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 19
1 Double Bed
Château Crystal is a luxurious 19th-century château rental in a magnificent 105-acre estate located in the western part of the Loire Valley. It is surely one of the most spectacular château rentals in France, offering a 22-acre private recreational lake for boating or fishing, a tree-canopied island with an antique gazebo for weddings, alongside a private swimming pool, 9-hole golf course and tennis court.
Imagine gathering for meals on the lakeside terrace, atmospherically lit up in the evening, or enjoying long walks across palatial lawns and woodland within the vast grounds. All in one of the most idyllic private settings you'll ever see! Wine tasting, golf, horseback riding, cycling, hot air ballooning, river boat tours, museums, churches, restaurants, shopping and much more are all nearby.
The château has been extensively renovated and sumptuously decorated with beautiful antiques and rich fabrics. Although majestic with its dramatic, double carved-stone stairway in the entrance hall, and elaborate 16.5 foot ceilings throughout the main floor, the château is warm and welcoming. A lift serves all four floors providing easy access to the reception rooms, dining rooms, chapel and the gorgeous en-suite bedrooms available for guests.
Château Crystal can host up to 28 guests across its 14 bedrooms. Just a short walk across the gardens, there are two apartments in a separate building, simpler in style yet ideal for an additional 10 guests. This allows the whole estate to sleep a maximum of 38 guests, perfect for extended family holidays, a celebration with friends or a romantic Loire wedding.
Guests may choose to self-cater or make the most of the château’s delicious catering services including wine & hors d'oeuvres tastings, champagne brunches, hog roasts as well as fine French dining, served in the dining rooms, courtyard terrace or beside the lake.
This is a superb location for exploring the western Loire region of France. Just a short drive away, Grez-Neuville, voted the region's prettiest village, enchants with its riverside charm and scenic walks along the Mayenne, while the historic city of Angers, 25km south, offers a captivating mix of medieval splendour and modern culture, crowned by the imposing Château d’Angers and its world-famous Apocalypse Tapestry. With all it has to offer, a stay at Château Crystal will be an exceptional experience for you and all your guests!
- The advertised prices are for up to 15 guests only. Additional guests can be accommodated in the château and the two apartments at an additional cost paid directly to the owner, in order to accommodate up to 38 guests. Please see the ‘T&Cs’ tab for further details.
- Please note that prices may differ for bookings of more than 7 nights – please enquire for an accurate quote.
- Please refer to the property rental agreement for the full list of T&Cs.
- The hospitable owner lives onsite.
- Due to the estate's rural setting, a car is needed to be able to reach local amenities and explore the region.
- Children should be supervised at all times due to the lake within the estate. Please also note the swimming pool's electric safety cover should be closed at all times when there is no adult supervision.
- The owner has informed us that this property has wheelchair access. However, please contact us before booking so we can discuss individual accessibility requirements with the owner to ensure that this property is suited to your specific needs.
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Catering Available
- French Dining Available
- Champagne Brunch Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Extra's Available (payable locally):
- Catering services
- Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Tasting
- Champagne Brunch
- Hog Roast
- French dining
Chateau Crystal have their own experienced catering team and the use of any external caterers is on request and at the owner’s discretion. Please note that the Silver Dining Room is only available to guests who use the in-house catering service.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Weddings & Events Information
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Experience the “perfect” wedding tailor-made just for you without the restriction of various packages. Just having the most important day of your life in beautiful surroundings in the western Loire valley.
This 19th century French château enjoys the most exquisite setting by a huge enchanting lake surrounded by century-old trees. The grounds of the castle and estate are vast and there are many magical places for you to host your romantic ceremony such as the small chapel or tree-canopied lake island. Dine with loved ones in the chateau’s courtyard, then dance the evening away in the Grand Salon where you can truly soak up the old-world charm of this magnificent fairytale château.
Indoor Capacity - 75
Outdoor Capacity - 75
Wedding Ceremony
There is a small private chapel on the château grounds for a more intimate affair, or similarly, an outdoor ceremony can be organised on the private island.
Wedding Reception
Events for up to 75 guests can be held at Château Crystal and dancing takes place indoors in the beautiful Grand Salon. Wedding feasts are usually hosted in the courtyard or within the Silver Dining room (which is a good option in case of poor weather).
Additional Fees for Events
Please contact us for extra fees to host your event (including details on fees+tax per guest).
Wedding Planning
The venue can help on request with all event needs.
Catering
In-house catering is mandatory. Please contact us for the menus.
Where To Stay
The château and estate sleep 15-38 guests. There is plenty of additional accommodation in the surrounding area for all the guests.
Venue Accessibility
There is limited accessibility via public transportation, guests may need rideshares or taxis. There is complimentary parking on-site. There is limited wheelchair accessibility, please enquire for details.
Venue Back-Up
Indoor space is available for back up.
Wedding Suppliers
The venue has a range of suppliers for clients to use, but clients are also able to bring their own suppliers.
Flexibility on Duration
There is a minimum stay of 7 nights during high season (May-September) otherwise it is 3 nights.
Children
Children are welcome (no event childcare services are available).
Noise Restrictions
Noise should be minimised after a certain hour to respect neighbors.
Other Information
No music or dancing is permitted outside due to local noise restrictions. Marquees are no longer allowed.
Please note that the promotional wedding video above was filmed before the outdoor music/dancing (and marquee) restrictions were put in place by the local mayor.
There are certain restrictions on decorations and themes. Nothing can damage the property or its contents. Please enquire for more information.
There are limited security measures in place (as always, guests are responsible for their belongings).
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
