| Set among vineyards, forests and green hills in the heart of the Beaujolais countryside is the 13th-century castle Château de Bagnols. The lovingly restored Château retains many of its original features including the spectacular stone vaulted cellar. |
EXPERIENCELady Hamlyn discovered the Château de Bagnols in 1987, and with much energy and vision she painstakingly restored the château to its former glory and created what is now France's finest five-star deluxe château-hotel. Dating from the 13th century, the Château de Bagnols is set among vineyards, forests and green hills in the heart of the Beaujolais countryside in south-eastern France. With its towers, moat, honey-colored stone known as pierres dorées and entrance across a drawbridge, Bagnols is one of France's major historic monuments.
The 21 bedrooms, which include eight apartments (six in the château itself and two in the Residence), bear the names of those who have contributed to the château's distinguished past: the Chambre des Seigneurs d'Oingt, the Suite des Seigneurs de Balzac, the Chambre de Madame de Sévigné and the Claude Marie Chavanais Suite. Many are decorated with remarkable wall paintings, which date back through the centuries. The rooms, all with private bathrooms, have been furnished with exceptional care: with soft velvets and shimmering silks and with rare and beautiful antiques; they also possess the very latest telecommunications system. Several of the suites have their salons in a corner tower, some with sofas, which can convert into an extra bed to make a family suite.
The influence of Italian Renaissance decoration can be seen in the work of the 17th-century painters, who included the most fashionable ideas in their decorative schemes: landscape panels, fanciful friezes and bold ceiling arabesques. Bagnols offers both the experience of being a cherished guest in historic, luxurious and relaxing surroundings as well as an ideal venue for conferences and product launches of the most select and exclusive nature. The Château de Bagnols is also a unique venue in which you can celebrate your special occasions, from weddings and anniversaries to birthdays and other exclusive festivities.
You can fill your days visiting the Beaujolais and Burgundian vineyards or exploring the small market towns and villages with their enchanting Romanesque churches and abbeys, the area is full of cultural and gastronomic delights, or you can simply meander among the vines, which nestle up to the village, or relax in one of the rocking garden chairs. For those who are more energetic, there is a tennis court within walking distance and a golf course 15 minutes away. The heated swimming pool is at your disposal, in a park created especially for your enjoyment. It is open during the summer months and is for the hotel guests only. The château would also be delighted to organize guided horse riding for you during your stay. Alternatively, you can take in some of the spectacular views of the Beaujolais by balloon ride, where you can take off directly from the château.
RECOGNITIONChâteau de Bagnols is part of Relais & Chateaux, Virtuoso and Mr & Mrs Smith Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s Travel Awards – No. 16 Best Overseas Leisure Hotel in Europe, Asia Minor & The Russian Federation - 2007
Third Annual Commitment to Quality Awards - Highest score for Europe- The Leading Hotels of the World
Best Service in a hotel in Europe - Prix Villégiature 2004
Voted Best Small Hotel of the Year - Tatler magazine LOCATIONChâteau de Bagnols is located in the village of Bagnols, 15 miles north of Lyon in the Beaujolais area of south-east France. The Beaujolais is the hilly area between the Loire and Rhône basins. Lyon, which is about 12 miles distant, has an international airport; a train from Paris or Geneva takes only two hours and the ski slopes are a 90-minute drive away. CONTACTRELATED ARTICLESBreakfast Memories - September 2004 | 7 SENSATIONS | September 2004 Chateau de Bagnols
Bread and butter in a garden evokes memories of eating in the cherry orchard at the moated Chateau de Bagnols, dating back to the 13th century. The hotel breadmaker, who produces four types each morning, fires his ovens at 3:30am, and says the secret is the best of flour, salt and ... morePhotos - Flickering Fireplaces | PHOTOS | February 2007 | Images: 17 |
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