Château de la Flocellière

A private castle offering 1000 years of history 8km from Puy du Fou

Situated in the heart of the Vendée’s high copse, 8 km away from The Puy du Fou amusement park, immediately next to the little market town, mention of the Château de La Flocellière already appeard in documents dating from the 11th century. A magnificent medieval keep and a wing from the former orangery dominate a park planted with hundred-year-old trees. The proprietary, a lover of history, is thrilled to welcome his guests to dine with him and to offer advice on excursions in the area.

Private events : Weddings, family celebrations, corporate evenings, seminars.

Accommodation and rates

Our rooms in the castle

5 bedrooms in the main part of the Château
3 double rooms and 2 suites with private bathroom, bath and/or shower and WC.
The beds are of high quality, the rooms are spacious.
Four-poster or column beds.

Prices

Rates including breakfast:
Double room: €300 to €330
Suite for 3 or 4 people: €450 to €500

Breakfast: €15

Additional bed: €35

Dinner: on demand
Pets not allowed in the rooms, on demand in the gîte

Our gites and furnished in outbuildings

2 gîtes in annexes to the Château and 2 apartments on the ground floor.

Capacity of thr gîtes:
Le Donjon, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Ideal for 10 people
The Logis, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Ideal for 15 people

Prices

2 nights minimum: €1600
Long weekend (3 nights): €2000
Long weekend (4 nights): €2500
The week: €2700

Catering

Dinner, for the guest rooms, at the château on reservation with or without the presence of the owners. Restaurants nearby.

Activities

Leisure on site

Large lounge and dining room with fireplace, panelling, painted ceilings, billiards and library with grand piano, family furniture and paintings,
15 hectares of grounds with pond,
Heated swimming pool in season.

Leisure nearby

Tennis (1/4 mile),
Golf (16 miles),
Horse-riding (3 miles),
Walks,
Puy du Fou spectacle (4 miles) : reservations possible,
Green Venice (30 miles),
Atlantic Ocean (43 miles) and the Loire chateaux.

To know

Credit card accepted
Helipad
Historical Monument Protection
Reception room
Seminar room
Suitable for families
Swimming pool
Table d'hôtes
WIFI

Direct booking free of charge: Yes
Breakfast included: Yes

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Expériences à vivre au château

A thousand years of history

As history buffs, we take pleasure in telling you about the key events of the Château de la Flocellière during a private tour. From the Middle Ages to the present day, our story is punctuated by anecdotes from poets and great men who have shaped the history of the castle. Our book "Le Château de la Flocellière", on sale at the reception, will satisfy your curiosity about many other aspects of this rich monument.

Our

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From the castle to timeless shows

Our castle is located a few kilometres from the famous Puy du Fou park. To make your stay easier, we will take care of printing out the day's programme and advise you on the unmissable shows. If you don't have a means of transport, we can book a taxi for you.

For a couple's getaway

Stroll hand in hand through our park, discover the medieval ruins, the hundred year old trees and take a romantic trip on our boat. In the evening, we welcome you in the large lounge to taste a glass of crémant de Loire. Upon reservation, we can prepare a candlelight dinner.

From garden to plate

To complete your immersion in château life, we take pleasure in concocting a refined dinner inspired by our family recipes. The unique menu, served in the historic dining room, is made up of fresh produce from our vegetable garden and Loire wines carefully matched to the dishes offered. Our dinner is by reservation only.

Location

Michelin map N° 517.
From Nantes or Angers, A87, exit n° 28 Puy du Fou, direction Pouzauges. At Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, turn left to La Flocellière. At the church, turn left into "Rue du château".

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