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 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 bedrooms and 2 suites with bathroom, bath and/or shower and private WC
    The beds are of high quality, the rooms spacious

Prices

Prices:
• Double room: €300 to €330
• Suite for 3 or 4 people: €450 to €500
Breakfast: €15
Extra bed: €35
Dinner: on request
Pets not accepted in the rooms of the castle, on request for the gîtes.

Our gites and furnished in outbuildings

2 gîtes in annexes of the castle and 2 apartments on the ground floor.
Capacity of the lodgings:
• Le Donjon, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Ideal for 10 people
• Le Logis, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Ideal for 15 people

Prices

  • 2 nights minimum: €1,600
  • Long weekend (3 nights): €2,000
  • Long weekend (4 nights): €2,500
  • Per week: €2,700

Catering

Dinner, for the guest rooms, at the château on reservation.
Restaurants nearby.

Activities

Leisure on site

  • Large living rooms and dining room with fireplace, woodwork, painted ceilings, billiard table and library with grand piano, furniture and family paintings
  • 15 ha park with pond
  • Heated swimming pool in season, in a very beautiful environment

Leisure nearby

  • Tennis (500 m)
  • Golf (35 km)
  • Horseback riding (7 km)
  • Hiking
  • Puy du Fou (8 km)
  • Green Venice (50 km)
  • Atlantic Ocean (80 km)
  • Loire Castles

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

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.