Address: Route de Fougères
41700 Cheverny

Area: Loire

Château du Breuil is situated in the heart of the "Châteaux de la Loire", Castles of the Loire Valley, close to the major historical sites of the French renaissance: Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceaux and Cheverny.

Set in a magnificent 30-hectar woodland abounding with game and a rich variety of rare species, Château du Breuil is situated between the Rivers Loire and Sologne.

Château du Breuil which consists of a 15th century tower and some late 18th and early 19th century buildings continues the traditions of old French stately homes by offering warm hospitality, comfort and tranquillity. Welcoming hosts and attentive staff are the recipe for the smooth functioning of the château. The patina of old furniture and the pastel tones of the distinctive rooms and suites make this late 18th century château an exceptional residence.

Rooms
The hotel offers 16 well-proportioned rooms and 2 suites (all with en-suite bathroom facilities), furnished with antiques and decorated in pastel tones.

The enchanting surroundings of the place create an atmosphere of tranquillity, both in the rooms which have a view of the park or the courtyard.

All rooms are comfortably equipped, with a TV, minibar, hair dryer and an en-suite bathroom.

Restaurant
Meals are served in the privacy of the dining rooms. In the summer months they can be served on the terrace.

Every night, with a 48- hour advance reservation, a menu is prepared depending on the quality and availability of products. On special request the menu can be discussed with the chef.

The price of the menu is 38 euros.

The origin of the château dates back to the 15th century. The remains of the old castle are still visible: the tower and the moat mark the entrance of the courtyard. The central part of the château was built in the 18th century and the main part in the 19th century.

In the moat, the equipment to bring up water from the well of the courtyard is still visible. Legend has it that the donkey used for moving the mechanism of the well would stop working when water started overflowing from the top of the tower.

The 19th century chapel boasts a magnificent stained-glass window.
From the end of the 19th century Château du

Breuil was the property of the Marquise de Meloise Frenoy and in 1968 it became the property of the Count de la Salle.

Golf
Golf course of the Château de Cheverny: 6272 meters, par 71, welcomes you to its 142 hectares of woodland, flat open countryside and ponds. You can enjoy the 18-hole course, practice holes, putting green and 3 holes for beginners. Special terms are available for residents of our château.

Cycling
Cycling route around the area of the Castles passes in front of the property. A network of clearly marked cycle paths will help our guests discover the treasures of the region.
Available: bicycles for rent, bicycle repair facilities, safe bicycle storage, transport of guests' luggage, etc.

These services are arranged for residents who are fans of cycling and who have decided to spend a day or more discovering the treasures of the region using the network of the marked paths.
 
Other activities
Other activities can be organised on request which start out from the château, like visits to the Loire Castles by helicopter, hot air balloon rides, or horse-riding.

the Zoo of Beauval a Saint-Aignan will allow you to see 4,000 animals, including white tigers, white lions, koalas, and manatees, wthin the confines of an exceptional full of flowers and other plants park, This zoological garden is also renowned for its four hothouses.

You can also visit the Cave in Bourre (25 km) to see how mushrooms are grown 50 meters below ground level.
 
Wine tasting area
 
Christophe and Pascal are waiting for you to visit and taste some of their wines, to guide you in your choice of selection and to help you create your own cellar.

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Castles of the Loire Valley
Your stay in the heart of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley will allow you to discover the jewels of the architecture remaining from the late Gothic period.

Château de Cheverny (3 km)
Built in 1634 by the Count of Cheverny, the Castle shows a unity of style and it served as a model for Hergé, a famous comics writer, to create Moulinsart. A large collection of furniture and enchanting decor: paintings by Old Masters, 17th-century tapestries from the Ateliers of Paris and Flanders, a Louis XV time-piece and the bed from the king's room.
In the large park of Cheverny there is a hunting lodge (2,000 stag antlers), and one of the biggest stationary balloons in the world from which you can admire the surroundings from an altitude of 150 meters.

Château de Troussais (1 km)
A still-used and richly decorated Renaissance stately home and the museum of Sologne. Many elements of antique decoration of great artistic value can be admired there.

Château de Villesavin (11 km)
A superb Renaissance château, rich in history and tradition, with its beautiful museum of 19th-century wedding treasures and a museum of prams and horse-drawn carriages.

Château de Beauregard (6 km)
Allow yourself to be seduced by the refined charm of Beauregard, its portrait gallery, its landscaped park with a collection of perennial plants, and enjoy experiencing the hunting grounds of Francois I.

Château de Fougères sur Bièvre (7 km)
A small fortified castle built between the second half of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century by three generations of Blois noblemen. The imposing curtained entrance, the fortified entrance gate, the large tower and the keep are in contrast with the picturesque, charming small internal courtyard.

Château du Moulin (à 18 km)
Built from 1492 onwards, it reflects the rapid prosperity of Philippe du Moulin, the Captain of King Charles VIII. Built from diamond-shaped bricks, the castle is surrounded by a moat and battlements with a terrace flanked by four corner towers. A drawbridge provides access to the castle.

Château de Blois (16 km)
The Royal Castle is a perfect testimony to the Renaissance art in France and illustrates the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, including the famous ceremonial staircase.

Château de Chambord (18 km)
The best known and the most famous of the Castles of the Loire Valley. Chambord is a vast Renaissance palace. King Francois I created sumptuous hunting grounds, surrounded by an uninterrupted wall, which encircles the natural wildlife.

Château de Chenonceau (35 km)
Built in 1520 on a bridge across the River Cher, Château de Chenonceau offers a magnificent view. Many women - wives, mistresses and queens - were happy or unhappy heroines there for almost 400 years. The French gardens, designed and arranged by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis, provide a picturesque view of the Château.

Amboise et le Clos Lucé (45 km )
Built on a rock dominating over the river Loire, the Royal Castle was constructed on the site of old fortresses which had been built there from Gallo-Roman times. This stupendous Renaissance Castle was home to many people. An underground passage connected Amboise with Clos-Lucé, the home of Loenardo da Vinci, which now houses a museum dedicated to his wonderful machines.

Château de Chaumont (18 km)
The Château walls tower over the Loire; it was built at the end of the 15th century. In summer, over thirty artists and landscape architects from all over the world take part in an international festival of gardens.