Château de la Flocellière

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

Located in the heart of the Vendée Haut-Bocage, 8 km from Puy du Fou, in the immediate vicinity of the village, the Château de la Flocellière was already mentioned in documents from the 11th century.

A magnificent medieval keep and a wing of the old orangery dominate a park planted with century-old trees.

Private or professional events: weddings, family celebrations, corporate evenings, seminars.

Accommodation and rates

Our rooms in the castle

5 prestige rooms divided into double rooms or suites.
High quality bedding.
Spacious bathrooms with shower and bathtub.

Prices

Prices:
• Double room: €330 to €360
• Suite for 3 or 5 people: €480 to €530

Our gites and furnished in outbuildings

Different wings and annexes of the castle furnished with taste and refinement for a capacity of 10 to 30 people.
• The Dungeon: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, private terrace between the 12th century ruins. Large outdoor swimming pool
• The 19th century wing: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, large private porch with a view of the bicentennial arboretum. Large outdoor swimming pool
• The Logis: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Green setting with magnificent view of the castle. Private swimming pool
• L’échauguette: small country cottage at the entrance to the property, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• The Saint Michel apartment: pretty quadruple room with kitchen and shower room. On the ground floor with a view of the pond.

Prices

2 nights minimum
Between €400 and €2300 for 2 nights.
Decreasing price per week.

Exclusive rentals

The entire castle with its annexes can be privatized in its entirety.
Become the chatelains of this ancient medieval fortress for a stay!

Prices

Price on request

Host table

Candlelight dinner in the large living room or the dining room of the castle for 2 to 14 people by reservation.
Meal prepared by the hostess with seasonal produce and the vegetable garden.

Prices

from €45 to €80 by reservation

Reception rooms

Very beautiful gallery with stained glass windows that can accommodate up to 50 people seated.
Grand piano in the gallery to host private or professional evenings.

Prices

Price on request depending on customer request.

Seminar rooms

50 m2 seminar room in the historic part of the castle for small meetings in exceptional settings.
Tables and chairs for 20 people.

Prices

Price of the day on request

Catering

Dinner, for the guest rooms, at the château on reservation.
A list of nearby restaurants is available to our guests.

Activities

Leisure on site

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hikers' path
  • Pond with boat
  • Massage room
  • A la carte “Well-being” proposition

Leisure nearby

  • Our reception room allows our guests to discover the activities offered in the region, updated with each new season.
  • Large sporting, cultural, family and gastronomic choice (tables and wine estates)

To know

  • Accommodation capacity > 10 people
  • Adapted for people with disabilities
  • Credit card accepted
  • Helipad
  • Historical Monument Protection
  • Open all year
  • Pets accepted subject to agreement
  • Reception room
  • Seminar room
  • Suitable for families
  • Swimming pool
  • Table d'hôtes
  • Wi-Fi
  • Total capacity: 30
  • Seminar / reception room capacity: 20 / 50
  • 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

Overlooking the Bocage Vendéen, our castle, surrounded by hills, woods and ponds, will delight nature lovers. After an energetic breakfast, linger in the alleys of our parks and gardens where styles and eras intermingle. Our 10 hectares of greenery are home to medieval ruins and century-old trees. When you return, there's nothing like sunbathing by our swimming pool or enjoying a complimentary glass of Crémant de Loire served in the grand salon.

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

  • From Nantes or Angers, A87, exit no. 28 Puy du Fou, take direction Pouzauges to Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure. In Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, at the traffic lights, turn left at La Flocellière up to the church, then turn left.
  • Michelin Map No. 517.