A unique possibility : one sister, two brothers, three private chateaux for a wonderful experience in the beautiful Pays de la Loire region of France! The chateau of Saint Paterne near Alencon, Briottieres at Champigne and Verrieres in Saumur.

Stay in our private chateaux while you visit this lovely part of northern France. Share with us the elegance and style of living in our family homes.

We offer the following suggestions for those who would like to appreciate the indefinable charm of life in France.

From Paris
- Arrive at the Chateau de Saint Paterne where you will be welcomed by Ségolène and Charles-Henry de Valbray.
- Pre-dinner drinks in the Salon or the park, depending on the time of year. 
- Candlelit dinner
- Night in a three star bedroom
- Breakfast

After breakfast the young owners, Segolene and Charles-Henry de Valbray, will show you around their chateau which dates from the 15th century and which during the 16th century welcomed one of Henry IV mistresses Diane de Courtemanche. The Chateau de Saint Paterne is situated in the middle of a large, 15 hectare park where you will find the superb potager which provides all the vegetables for the chateau.

1st day
After leaving Saint Paterne we suggest the following choice of itineraries:
- Tour of the Perche region
- Discover the natural regional park of Normandie Maine
- Visit the old town of Alencon, the French capital of lacework followed by lunch at Saint Ceneri le Gerei, one of the most beautiful villages in France in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles
- A visit to the Haras du Pin : the Versailles of the horse world
- A visit to the Chateau de Carrouges (14th century)
- Or on route to les Briottières
- Visit to the Abbaye de Solesmes; followed by the Faienceries de Malicorne and the Sarthe Valley

Or :
Tour of Normandie
Drive along the coast following the beaches of the Normandy Landings:
Juno, Omaha, Gold Sword
Visit the world-famous Mont Saint Michel and St Malo
Lunch at Mont Saint Michel or enjoy a seafood feast at Cancale
Visit Fougeres : A fortified medieval city

Arrive at the Chateau de Briottieres where you will be welcomed by Hedwige and Francois de Valbray.
- Pre-dinner drinks in the Salon Vert or in the park, depending on the time of year                
- Candlelit dinner
- Night in a three star bedroom
- Breakfast

Château des Briottières
Hedwige and François de Valbray look forward to welcoming you to their 18th century Chateau. To make your stay more enjoyable you will find, within the 50 hectare park, the swimming pool, tennis court and bicycles all at your disposal.

2nd Day
On leaving Briottières we suggest the following choice of itineraries:
- Tour of Haut-Anjou
- A visit to the Chateau du Plessis-Bourre, 15th century and surrounded by a moat
- A visit to the national stud : Haras National de L'Isle Brillant
- A visit to the town of Angers where you will find the beautiful
- Apocolypse Tapestry within its Chateau
- A visit to the Cointreau distillery
- Lunch at La Salamandre in the Hotel d'Anjou
- A visit to the Chateau de Brissac: the highest chateau in France and lived in by the Brissac family
- Wine tasting of the Brissac wines
- A drive along the south side of the Loire to Saumur

Or :
- En Route to Saumur
- Visit the Chateau de Serrant: 16th century with a façade both beautiful and severe, it is   classed as a "Lieu Exceptionnel" (3* Michelin)
- Follow the tourist road through the vineyards of Anjou
- Drive along the Loire to Saumur
- Visit the Abbaye Romane de Cunault
- Lunch at the Hostellerie du Prieure
- Visit the cellars of the Chateau Langlois

Arrive at the Chateau de Verrieres where you will be welcomed by Yolaine and Thierry de Valbray-Auger
- Pre-dinner drinks in the Salon or the park depending on the time of year                          
- Candlelit dinner  
- Night in a three star bedroom
- Breakfast
 
Yolaine de Valbray-Auger looks forward to welcoming you to Verrieres, situated within the protected part of the town of Saumur. Here you can leave your car at the Verrieres and visit the old town on foot.
Verrieres is a true witness to the life and hospitality of the 19th century, with its authentic furniture and beautiful trees in the two hectare park.

3rd day
- On leaving the Chateau de Verrieres we suggest the following itinerary:
- A visit to the old town of Saumur
- A visit to the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
- Return to Paris via Tours and stopping on the way to visit the famous
- Loire Chateaux: Usse, Villandry, Chenonceaux, Chambord...

The reservation is made in the three chateaux :
· Saint Paterne au 02 33 27 54 71
· Briottières au 02 41 42 00 02
· Verrières au 02 41 38 05 15.