Chateau Ste Genevieve

At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Oliver’s VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can help you arrange any of the following at extra cost:

- Breakfast can be requested in advance
- Laundry upon request and will be charged by item.
- Concierge services (booking with local vendors, suppliers, tour companies etc.) will be charged by the hour.
- Grocery Stocking upon request, grocery bill and hours spent shopping will be billed and must be paid at end of stay.
- Daily cleaning upon request.
- Catering, any meal preparation, and hiring of staff/chef will be from the local area their fees will be subject to a service/usage fee.
- Onsite caretakers David and Judy Stevens available for assistance at an additional hourly rate, Please email the owner with any request before your arrival.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Oliver’s VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.

Enjoy gourmet dining experiences with our new Chef Service!
We’re now offering our customers the chance to enjoy some unforgettable eats with our new Chef Service! Choose from booking a single sumptuous meal with a private chef for that special occasion, or hire a chef to cook your meals for all or part of your holiday - it’s as flexible as it is delicious.

A) Single Meal Service: A chef will travel to this villa and whip up a fantastic meal for you and your guests. The chef will arrive with all the necessary ingredients as well as the talent to turn them into something unforgettable. They’ll serve the meal and clear up afterwards - an easy and entertaining way to enjoy a top quality meal in your very own villa!

B) Full Chef Service: If you really want to kick back and relax, we can arrange for a chef to cater for the duration of your holiday (or part of it). With a range of options from simple family catering to full-on haute cuisine, we can organise a meal plan and a price to suit your needs. So why worry about self-catering when you can have everything taken care of?

Of course, before booking this service, we suggest you contact the property owner as they might already offer a similar cook or chef service in-house. To find out more simply visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs.

- Any special event will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Please enquire for a quote.

Capacity
Indoor reception capacity: 100
Outdoor reception capacity: depending on which part of the grounds. There is an area for at least 250. Hire costs depend on the number of guests. The caves are usually $3500.00 USD and the outside area is included.

Availability
All year round

The Service
There is a chapel nearby that can be used for a service and access to an English speaking vicar or priest.

Catering
The owners refer directly to outside caterers.

Other Services
Flowers: yes, Live bands/DJs: yes, Transport: yes

Accommodation
20 guests can stay at the chateau. There are quite a few places to stay nearby for the rest of the guests.

Travel
Geneva 1.5 hr & Lyon 1.4.

Chateau Ste Genevieve Reviews

• A Chateau close to our hearts and Dreams!

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  Out of every window is a picture around every corner is a surprise your senses come alive and at night you dream again crisp clean air, majestic mountain views. lush green fields of garden and nature band and ancient caves, water tames and pure, and pure, old structures and wonderment a plenty Birds, butterflies, chickens, rabbits, and Guinness to welcome you home open meadows, shady paths, and a cool dip in an inviting pond children free to explore, run and play And act on a great stage Fine wine, good food and the best company Thank you for sharing your vision Passion and home We will always hold our visit to the Chateau close to our hearts and Dreams!

• Thanks, it's been great!

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  This has been a complete family holiday for us. In total nineteen members of the family spanning 4 generations spent a most enjoyable week at the Chateau. The weather was variable but it didn't matter. We spent time inside and outside the Chateau. We had 2 barbecues, we walked the grounds, we played pool and we watched a movie every night! We visited local vineyards- we even had a trip to Annecy. Mostly though, we were just lazy, exactly what a holiday should be. the Chateau is a super building, with lots of history and character everywhere you look. The restoration has been to a high standard. And the caretaker has been extremely helpful to us. Thanks, it's been great!

• Most memorable week our family has ever experienced

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  We cannot thank you enough for opening your home/chateau to our family. this week was the most memorable our family has ever experienced. This is a magical valley with so many secrets and we are blessed to have discovered them. Thank you again for your hospitality.

• Magnificent French Chateau...

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  We appreciate you sharing your magnificent French Chateau home with our clan. It means so much to us to spend this time together-two generations all under one roof. The grand rooms, gorgeous French kitchen, game room, and movie theater all have left a memory of 7 great nights together-sure to be the topic of conversation of our family for years to come! Unbelievable sunrises and sunsets enjoyed on your terraces-thank you for sharing these remarkable sights with us! We enjoyed Bernard with our wine tour of the unique Savoie region, our unbelievable Mont Blanc journey and every village tour we could find. The best of all, we would return each day and have the property manager who provided and guided all our dining experiences. memories made here are once in a lifetime-we wish our best to you and thank you.

• If only we had another week!

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  If only we had another week! So much to enjoy and explore. Savoie is an amazing beautiful place and the Chateau itself is captivating. I couldn't imagine a better setting to build fun & touching memories with our family that will continue to grow in epic embellished proportions through the years. Thank you for having us! We look forward to being back one day. I am so grateful that our uncle invited us to this wonderful place. Thanks for everything.

• Many great memories formed that we will never forget

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  What a great trip! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. My family truly enjoyed our stay, from our dungeon disco party, fantastic meals, to the invasion of the game room. Many great memories formed that we will never forget. On the next note, the property manager was phenomenal. A wonderful hostess that was patient with my insane family. Thank you again and we hope to get back again.

• This Chateau is a once in a lifetime experience!

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  This Chateau is a once in a lifetime experience. As the final day approaches, we wish we had more time in the Chateau and the region. We loved exploring the site and the surrounding areas, seeing the people's way of life and learning about their history and culture. Our lives have been enriched by this experience and the memories of this family event will be with us always thanks to the patriarch of this family. The property manager was attentive and helpful and had many ideas to share with us.

• Absolutely magical experience...

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  How can simple words summarize our absolutely magical experience here in your Savoie utopia? From the picture perfect views, to the haunting dungeon, to the Juliet-like windows & spirited horses, to the soothing sounds of the ancient water "mill" to the sheer comfort & welcoming embrace we immediately felt upon entering the gates of your medieval paradise. Ahhh...!!! Our clan, as my fathers guests, have created lasting memories & have had experiences of a lifetime. Thank you for opening your magnificent home to us & sharing your generosity of spirit and vision in creating this paradise.

  P.S. and your property manager..what a gem! For their infinite patience, sense of humor, culinary prowess & calming patience, and has become a part of our clan & largely responsible for the magic we all felt.

• The Chateau was the perfect setting for 4 days of relaxing, exploring and eating and drinking

  Posted by Anonymous User on 14/06/2012

  Thirteen of us came to this wonderful Chateau on a sentimental journey to visit our French relatives, many of whom we had never met! The Chateau was the perfect setting for 4 days of relaxing, exploring and eating and drinking wonderful local produce! The children have taken hide and seek to a new level (hiding & jumping out from alcoves & nooks & crannies was also a great favorite of the grown-ups..) Moms & Dads preferred sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine taking in the breathtaking scenery. We will miss the midnight film show in the most comfortable cinema in France. Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to spend a few days in a piece of living French history.

Property Owner

Charles

How long have you owned the property?

10 years.

What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?

The atmosphere, its magical setting and historical importance.

Are there any interesting stories in its history?

Yes. A queen offered it to the religious in the 1000's and it became Le Prieuré de Saint-Ours. It had a chapel on the property and belonged to them for a long time before being purchased by private owners afterwards.

For anyone coming to stay is there anything in the surrounding area they should...

Really do?

Paragliding, ATV tour, wine tasting, horseback riding...

Really eat?

Anywhere in the area! Restaurants are very good in Lyon.

Really see?

Annecy, Chamonix, Chambéry, Hautecombe, Lyon.

Lastly, what insider tip would you pass on about the property or the area?

This is a calm and perfect place to spend valuable time with love ones. Nature surrounds this chateau and makes it quite fairytale like. It is magical and a very special place.

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