The Best Castle
Hotels in French Alps

Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Chateau de Picomtal is set in a renovated 14th to 16th century castle overlooking the Serre-Ponçon lake, in the Hautes-Alpes. It has a floral garden and courtyard, and offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access. The Picomtal’s spacious guest rooms are housed in the historic chateau and they are decorated with antique furnishings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Guests of the Chateau De Picomtal can explore the extensive French garden, orchard and cobblestone courtyard. There are also guided tours of the chateau and the chapel and the owners can offer advise on what to do in the area. Cooking classes may also be arranged. Chateau De Picomtal provides free private parking and guests can enjoy hiking, watersports and cycling in The Ecrins National Park and visit the the Boscodon Abbey and the Vauban Forts. Les Orres ski resort is 12 km away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool with a shaded terrace, Château de Candie is an historic 14th-century chateau set in a large park, featuring guest rooms inspired by historical characters. Free WiFi access is available throughout the chateau. The interior of the chateau is filled with antiques and paintings. All guest rooms are individually decorated, and some feature a seating area. The château features 2 onsite restaurants, including a gastronomic one. Guests can dine on the terrace during the summer season. Château de Candie can be accessed by the A43 motorway, and Chambéry Airport is 5 km away. Show full description

Elegant. Comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of Savoie in the town of Challes-les-Eaux, this charming 15th-century chateau offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Surrounded by over two hectares of extensive, peaceful grounds planted with ancient trees, the château provides the peace and quiet required for a restful stay. Château des Comtes de Challes features stylish rooms and suites full of charm and character. All rooms have 1 double bed or 2 single beds and are equipped with bath or shower, TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The gourmet restaurant serves delicious traditional and regional cuisine inspired by the best products and produce available in the region. Each dish is given special care to continue the notable reputation of the establishment. Show full description

Beach front location. Great location. Le Palace De Menthon is a hotel featuring 60 rooms and 5 suites located in Menthon-Saint-Bernard. Most rooms and suites look out onto the lake. The Château de Menthon, the local medieval castle, is only 2.8 km away. Annecy is 10 km away and wired internet is available free of charge. The rooms and suites feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a minibar. The private bathrooms have a bath, a shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes and free toiletries. Meals are available in the hotel's restaurant, where it is advised to reserve a table in advance upon arrival. Le Palace De Menthon features private gardens, a heated indoor swimming pool and a landing stage in the private harbour. Free parking is available on site. Please note that we accept a maximum of 2 pets under 10kg or 1 pet over 10kg per room. Show full description

Superb interior design. Overlooking the Parc de la Poya, Tempologis - Chateau de la Rochette offers self-catering accommodation located in Fontaine at the gates of the Vercors region. It is a 10-minute drive from Grenoble. A continental breakfast is served at Tempologis - Chateau de la Rochette. Guests can drive 2 km to the Castle of Sassenage, visit the Museum of Grenoble and the Golf Blue Green Seyssins just 6 km away, or explore the Vercors Regional Natural Park 20 km away. Grenoble Train Station is a 15-minute tram ride away. The apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain and garden views. They have a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access. The bathroom offers a shower and free toiletries. The apartments are also furnished with a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and kitchenware. Restaurants are located 2 km away and the supermarket is within a 5-minute walk. Villard-de-Lans Ski Resort is 29 km away and laundry services are available on site. Industrial Zone Fontaine and Industrial Zone Sassenage are both a 5-minute drive away, and Polygone Scientifique of Grenoble and Europole are both within a 10-minute drive. Show full description

Great location. This hotel is located in the heart of Annency, a few steps from the castle. It offers individually-decorated rooms with views of the canals, the medieval castle or the town. Each air-conditioned guest-room in the 18th-century building has satellite TV, WiFi internet access and a private bathroom. The Palais de l’Isle serves a daily buffet breakfast and guests are invited to relax with a drink in the bar. Guests are also able to purchase snack jars. The Hôtel du Palais de l'Isle is just a few minutes’ walk from Lake Annecy and the cathedral. The property offers discount in the 3 nearby public car parks. Show full description

Luxurious. Great views. The Château des Avenieres - Relais & Châteaux is located in the countryside between Annecy and Genève. This 4-star hotel features a golden mosaic chapel and has a hammam, hot tub and an ornamental lake. The Château des Avenieres - Relais & Châteaux offers rooms and suites with satellite TV, a sitting area and free Wi-Fi access. Some suites also feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the surrounding forest and valley. The Domaine des Avenieres provides free private parking and is next to the A41 motorway. Show full description

Beach front location. Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Opened December 2020. Situated in Grésy-sur-Aix, 7.5 km from Bourget Lake, Château Brachet features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. The hotel offers a spa centre. You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for golfing. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. SavoiExpo is 20 km from Château Brachet, while Fountain of Elephants is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chambéry-Savoie Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Luxurious. Great SPA. A paradise for families surrounded by lake and mountains, the iconic Hôtel Royal Évian***** offers a different idea of luxury. The extraordinary history of the Hôtel Royal Évian and its exceptional surroundings bestow it its unique character and charm. A jewel among luxury hotels and a holiday destination par excellence for over a century, the Art Nouveau-inspired palace hotel has welcomed personalities from all over the world. Behind its superb façade overlooking Lake Geneva can be found 150 rooms and suites that combine design and elegance with 5-star comfort and incomparable views. As a crowning glory, the prestigious 6th floor suites, which offer private terraces that literally tower over Lake Geneva, are breathtaking! Sitting at the heart of 47-acre grounds filled with centuries-old trees, the grand belle époque hotel is a haven of peace immersed in nature. Within these grounds are bird sanctuaries, beehives and a generous 3,000m2 kitchen garden whose produce, enriched by the passage of the seasons, is found on the menu of the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Les Fresques and the La Véranda restaurant, as well as on the Brunch menu when the weather is fine. A royal Kid’s Resort for unforgettable holidays! From 4 months to 17 years, young guests have fun and flourish each day through a programme packed with supervised activities, adapted to each child’s age and preferences, in a dedicated 1,000m2 space surrounded by nature. And in the children's realm, the parents reign…! A trip out on Lake Geneva, a walk in the mountains? Setting foot on the greens at Évian Resort Golf Club or indulging in a moment of total relaxation at evian®SPA? Lounging by the outdoor pool, or perfecting one’s serve on the court? Trying one’s luck at the Casino, exploring neighbouring Switzerland or enjoying a concert at La Grange au Lac? Picking one is all that is needed… and then leaving it to the “Sport and Culture” team who will take care of every little detail. Show full description

Charming. Lovely interior design. La Ferme d'Angèle is a 19th-century chalet located 3 km from the Séez village centre, just 7 km away from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice Train Station. The rooms at La Ferme d'Angèle are decorated in a chalet style, and some rooms feature exposed stone walls and wooden beams. Each room offers a private bathroom with a shower and some include a balcony with mountain views. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. With a 24-hour advance notice, the hosts can prepare evening meals for you, and they make their own liquor and herbal teas. The shuttles to the Bourg-Saint-Maurice Funicular, Aoste and Chamonix-Mont Blanc Ski Resorts are found in Séez, just 3 km away. You can relax in the outdoor Nordic hot tub, in the sauna or in the lounge by the fireplace. Show full description

Close to beach front. Very cosy. Great value. Set in a 14th-century building, Château de Passières is located at the foot of Mont Aiguille in the Nature Park of Vercors. It offers rooms with period furniture, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Free WiFi access is provided in the public areas. With a mountain view, each of the elegant rooms features a private bathroom with free toiletries. Every morning, a continental breakfast can be enjoyed and traditional dishes are also served for lunch and dinner. You can relax in the lounge or in the shaded garden. An Adventure Park is available 8 km away and Grenoble is 1 hour by car from Château de Passières. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. Situated on the edge of the village, Chalet-Hôtel Neige et Roc, The Originals Relais (Hotel-Chalet de Tradition) offers the opportunity to sample French village life, with the centre and its shops only a short walk away. Owners Françoise & Olivier Deffaugt take pride in welcoming guests to their charming family-run complex. The hotel has all the feel of a traditional Alpine chalet with its exposed timber and extensive use of bright pinewood. Combining authentic style with excellent modern comfort, Chalet-Hôtel Neige et Roc offers all the ingredients for an enjoyable and relaxing stay: refined traditional Savoyard cuisine, comfortable rooms each with a balcony offering views of the valley and mountains, leisure area with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness room, beauty treatments and massages, a games room (table football, table tennis, pinball), billiard room, cosy bar and a large landscaped garden with heated swimming-pool, tennis courts and a children’s play area. Show full description

Beach front location. Superb breakfast. Set in an 18th-century farm house, L’Escale en Ubaye is 850 metres from the centre of Saint-Pons and 3 km from Barcelonnette. The property features a garden and a sun terrace. Free WiFi is offered. Free private parking is available on site. All the heated rooms feature a wardrobe, mountain views and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms include a balcony. Breakfast is served every morning at L’Escale en Ubaye. This property is 200 metres from a mini golf course. Guests can go skiing 10 km away and they are able to rent their skis in Barcelonette. Show full description

Charming. Friendly staff. The Aiguille du Midi - Hôtel & Restaurant is located in the village of Les Bossons, 3km from Chamonix. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa centre and a tennis court. The terrace and garden face the Bossons Glacier and the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Each guest room at this family-run hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi access and a TV and satellite channels. Rooms also have a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Guests can relax with a drink in the Aiguille’s bar and the garden terrace. There is also the Auiguille du Midi restaurant, which offers a range of authentic French cuisine made using homegrown vegetables. The spa centre features a sauna and offers a range of massage treatments. Free private parking is available on site and the hotel provides a ski pass vendor and ski storage facilities. During the summer, local leisure activities include hiking and cycling. Show full description

Set in a 16th-century farmhouse with authentic features, La Pastorale is situated in the Southern Alps near the Massif des Ecrins and 10 km from the Lake Serre-Ponçon. It offers free WiFi and has a quiet garden with a swimming pool. La Pastorale proposes individually decorated spacious rooms equipped with a private bathroom and TV. Some have a mezzanine and some have a balcony.The property offers rooms equipped with a mini kitchenette and small independent apartments without hotel service. In addition to the heated, outdoor swimming pool, there is a children’s play area with ping-pong, a large garden, a billiards room and bar. Reception at La Pastorale provides guests with local guide books in several languages. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great restaurant. Surrounded by private gardens, La Verniaz et ses Chalets is a 17th-century former farmhouse in the heights of Evian with a seasonal private heated pool and tennis court. It is a 5-minute drive from Lake Geneva and a 10-minute walk from Evian Golf Course. Each accommodation features a welcome tray with Evian water, tea and a coffee machine. There is also a minibar, a TV and free WiFi access. Most of the individually styled rooms, apartments and chalets at La Verniaz et ses Chalets have their own private balcony. Our restaurant is open from Wednesday lunch to Sunday lunch. We recommend that you book your table now. Without prior reservation we cannot guarantee your table. Our Bar and its terrace welcome you during the opening hours of the restaurant. Outside opening hours you can contact the reception for your drinks A free cable car that will take you to the city centre can be found 300 metres from the property. Bernex and Thollon Ski Resorts are 20 minutes' drive away, and Les Portes du Soleil Ski Resort is 40 minutes' drive away. Show full description

Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Located on the bank of Lake Annecy, Abbaye de Talloires offers comfortable accommodation with cultural heritage and a gourmet restaurant. There is free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guest rooms at Abbaye de Talloires offer a view of the Lake Annecy, the mountains or the hotel’s gardens. Air conditioning is provided. The hotel has 2 restaurants. For lunch, the Brasserie by the lake serves brasserie-style dishes and for dinner, the Gastronomic Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with a touch of Mediterranean flavour. Abbaye de Talloires also offers an extensive wine selection from its historic wine cellar. Reservation is necessary for a table at the restaurants. Guests can enjoy the 200m² spa which includes a hot tub, a sauna, a hammam, an experience shower and fitness room. The hotel features a grand gallery and its own pontoon with a private hotel boat. There is also a beauty centre offering relaxation and beauty treatments. Show full description

Elegant. Wonderful SPA facilities. Hôtel Ermitage sits in a 19-hectare park in Evian-les-Bains and on the shore of Lake Geneva. There is an outdoor and indoor swimming pool and a spa, which is complete with free access to a hot tub, herbal tea room and fitness room. The 4-star Hôtel Ermitage offers soundproofed rooms and suites with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Most of them have a loggia or balcony with views of the lake of the large park. Hôtel Ermitage also has 2 restaurants, which serve meals prepared using local ingredients. The piano bar, Le Birdie, presents a musical setting for a relaxing drink near the fireplace. There is also a 4000m² children's resort with indoor and outdoor activities, which is free for all guests aged 3 years and over. Free private parking is possible on site and the free shuttle service can take you to the private golf course, town centre and thermal spas. Show full description

Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor seasonal pool, Château & Spa De La Commanderie is situated a 15-minute drive from the centre of Grenoble, in a park with trees. Guests can access the spa centre upon reservation, for an extra fee and get massages on site. Free WiFi is available throughout. All rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. Sport-enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby tennis court and the Bresson golf course. The spa centre offers a hot tub, hammam and fitness room. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine and a buffet breakfast every morning. Guests can enjoy this on the terrace with panoramic views of the park. La Commanderie features a 24-hour reception. Free private parking is offered on site. Show full description

Friendly staff. Located on the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes, Hotel Hôtel Chalet Mounier offers 3 on-site restaurants and a spa with a heated indoor pool and outdoor seasonal pool. Two ski lifts are accessible within 150 metres of the hotel. The rooms and suites are equipped with a flat -screen satellite TV. Each has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms are duplexes, and some rooms have a balcony or terrace. Every morning a continental breakfast is served in the dining area or in the privacy of the hotel rooms. Guests can enjoy a meal in the Michelin-starred restaurant Le p’tit Polyte, the contemporary Hôtel Chalet Mounier Restaurant, or in Le Jardin du Chalet in summer time. They can also take a drink in the hotel cocktail bar, that boasts a fireplace. The 5 Mondes spa offers body and facial treatments and guests can relax in the sauna, hammam or hot tub. There is a fitness room on site and heated ski storage facilities. Hôtel Chalet Mounier is located close to the golf course and tourist office and offers views of Écrins National Park. Show full description