Chateau de Jalesnes, Vernantes, Loire Valley, France Vacation Rental

High ceilings tower over stone floors juxtaposed with warm wooden parquetry. The sweet smokey smell of a log fire mingles with the scent of freshly-picked flowers. Music floats gently from the nearby chapel, accompanying the gentle pop of a cork as your host pours a chilled glass of sparkling wine. Everything confirms that you have indeed discovered the perfect venue.

Although we are essentially a 16th Century Chateau, we have still managed to create enormous flexibility throughout our function spaces which means that clients will be just as comfortable hosting small seminars for up to 6 people as they would a fully catered wedding or launch party for 500+ people and of course, everything in-between. Inside and out; Chateau de Jalesnes can offer several unrivaled solutions to your requirements and with 5* Accommodation for your guests, your event will be unrivaled too!

Château de Jalesnes is an ideal venue for exciting events including private house parties, weddings, conferences, family celebrations, and business meetings. We can accommodate up to 45 guests in our self-contained private guest suites in the main château with additional accommodation available in the grounds if necessary. Our function spaces are very flexible with salons for as few as 6 guests or as many as 150 and with caterers, florists and musicians on hand to provide seamless hospitality. You will find that whatever your requirements, we will help ensure a successful event.

Our home is your castle. At Château de Jalesnes we love that guests feel part of our extended family however we also understand that sometimes they just like to enjoy the seclusion of their private suite. With us there is no set time for breakfast and no need to dress for dinner; unless of course you want to, nor indeed is there a need to leave your bed at all! To build your own holiday and make your château stay a unique experience, select from the options below and enhance your time with us. Your Stay Your Way.

Banquet Halls

Our Interconnecting salons have retractable full-height glazed and oak partitions which can be opened to reveal a stunning gallery for dining and dancing. Individually these salons form Old Sacristy; a small paneled room used as a green room for musicians. Gallery; suitable for private views and team meetings. Dining Room; Private venue seating up to 16, can also be used as a board room. Ante Room; Circulatory space between the Entrance Hall and gardens, often used for afternoon tea.

Chapel of Saint Louis

A stunning yet inspirational performance space seating up to 85 in comfort. The double-storey vaulted ceiling and stained glass window by Bordereau of Angers impress all who enter. With dimmable LED lighting and a fresh-air circulation system the chapel has possible use for concerts, wedding ceremonies, product launches and lectures. The de-mountable stage, minstrel gallery and crypt offer additional opportunities for creating a very special occasion.

Salons

Our two open-plan reception rooms; Library and Club Salon are interconnected with a shared open fireplace and afford an opportunity for quiet relaxation, surrounded by books, paintings and comfortable leather upholstered sofas and chairs set against the wooden parquet flooring. This gorgeously sumptuous space has a number of different potential uses amongst the most recent were a drinks reception, wine tasting, committee meeting and a private film screening.

Grounds

The estate of Jalesnes runs to some 20 acres and includes a forest with beautiful nature walks, picnic lawns with barbeque areas, marquee lawns which are also used for landing helicopters, Formal Jardins Francaises, an orchard and permaculture jardin potager with swathes of meadowflower, a petanque rink and a 20 metre heated seasonal pool. Guests can also benefit from the sun terrace which can be used for outdoor theatre and concerts.

Our studio private guest suites are superbly well-equipped with a compact kitchen area containing microwave / convection oven, two induction hobs, integrated mini-fridge, dishwasher and washer dryer (or in some cases a shared mini-laundry). The living space has seating and dining for up to four people and enough utensils are provided in the kitchen for up to four people as well. The super-king-size bed can be separated into two generous singles on request and every bathroom has a bath as well as a shower.

Our one bedroom private guest suites have a slightly larger kitchen than the studio suites and contain a microwave / convection oven, two induction hobs, larger fridge, dishwasher and washer dryer (or in some cases a shared mini-laundry). The living space has seating and dining for up to four people and enough utensils are provided in the kitchen for up to four people as well. The super-king-sized bed can be separated into two generous singles on request. The Louis-Gilbert does not have a bath however it does come with a ‘shower in the tower’.

Our two bedroom private guest suites have full kitchens with larger refrigerators, dishwashers, hobs, ovens and washing machine capacities they also have double sinks. The living space has seating and dining for up to six people and enough utensils are provided in the kitchen for up to six people as well. The super-king-sized beds can be separated into generous singles on request. Most en-suite bathrooms have both a bath and a shower however Brezé and Bibliothèque have only a very generous shower in one of their two bathrooms.

Rising out of the moat on great stone foundations, the magnificent Clock Tower stands in the corner of the Cour d’Honneur. Originally one of two guard towers at the château, it is sure to offer truly memorable accommodation overlooking the front of the château. The three storey plus mezzanine stand-alone property retains many original features, including the baronial fireplace and wooden panel clad staircase. Views out of the second floor window are impressive, especially from the step up double spa bath. Great for family entertainment with two separate bedrooms and a mezzanine area over the master bedroom with two single beds and separate entertainment area.

There is such a huge variety of things to do in the region that it is not possible to do justice to all of them here so we have picked a few of our favourites. Centred on the mighty UNESCO World Heritage classified Loire river, our guests can zig-zag through a veritable cornucopia of terrific things to see and do from the thrill of the Le Mans racing circuit to the astonishing horsemanship of the Cadre Noire Riding School; from a family day out at Joyful Valley Lake to a leap back in history at Saumur Castle.

We have two salons which serve as the library, game room, entertainment room, sitting room and lounge area.

We also have a stone domed roof chapel with stained glass windows which can be used as a cinema setting, music area or dancing area

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children welcomed

No pets

No smoking

Events subject to additional fee, please inquire

Taxes/fees additional

3 night minimum

Rates vary depending on time of year and number of guests

High season and holiday rates are higher

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice