Resting in a real castle is not a story from our dreams and not a product of a stormy imagination. Many French regions offer a range of cost-effective accommodation options in beautiful medieval buildings, with a centuries-old history behind them. Picturesque places with relatively inexpensive accommodation for those who decided to feel like royalty are presented below:
Les Fontaines d'Escot, Pau, Aquitaine
Le -Fonten-d'Esko - a former monastery, situated in a secluded valley at the foot of the Pyrenees . Its territory for more than 600 years, serves as a safe haven for travelers . charming mix of architectural styles and its own thermal springs, open another ancient Romans, are among the local attractions . Prog lka along the river or a small hike to the mountains are obligatory . Those who love adventure will be able to satisfy their interest after passing a part of the famous pilgrimage route to the city of Santiago de Compostela . A room for four will cost 49 EUR for night, for two - 31 EUR .
Le Château Fort, Sedan, Champagne-Ardennes
Called to be one of Europe's largest and well-protected medieval fortresses , this grand castle, like many centuries ago, rises above the Sedan. Its 30-meter high ramparts hide light and modern bedrooms and homely cozy rooms. At night, you can take part in an excursion around the Sedan fortress in the light of torches, ending a trip with a medieval-style dinner. In addition, you can always wander around the institutions and shops of the downtown town. A double room costs between 60 EUR.
Château de Cherveux, Chervö, Poitou-Charentes
The village of Sherwo is located on a plateau, towering over the rest of the territories ±$ br >.The first people appeared here in prehistoric times .The castle, as if descended from the pages of a collection of fairy tales, is a happy owner of a complex and intricate story, in which not the last place was given to his last builder, Scotch by nationality, Roberta Conningham, who completed the project in the middle of the 15th century..You can order a small dinner or lunch and try dishes prepared according to medieval recipes (for example, local beer created in a special way), or to be participants of a real medieval feast by joining the group .The cost of living in a room for two - from 50 EUR per night .
Château d'Alteville, Gyöz, Lorraine
As you know, Napoleon Bonaparte was not stingy, rewarding his generals for military merits. After visiting one of the castles, built by one of his faithful companions, after a while you will begin to feel like a hero with many honors. Surrounding all the wealth and luxury, a huge park (about 10 acres) with a beautiful lake is a kind of a slightly open door to a long-gone world where abundance was not blamed but was built into dignity. Double room from 77 EUR per night.
Hotel Hôtel Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Chinon, Loire
The royal abbey of Fontevrau is a widely known medieval monastery in France, where Richard the Lionheart himself was buried .It is difficult to call this building a castle, rather it is a whole city, located on a territory of 35 acres the size of .A whole complex of buildings, including a beautiful church, endless covered arcades, and to this day is in a remarkable condition .Once upon a time there lived monks and nuns, and now you can plunge into history and you .Of course, 52 modern bedrooms are much more comfortable than the former cells, so do not be afraid of Spartan living conditions .The night in a room for two will cost 66 EUR .
Château Font Guitard, Cambune-sur-le-Saure, Pyrenees
Château-Font Guitar is located near the river Sor. This castle, built in the 19th century, can not boast of a long and eventful history. But here there is an excellent garden with blooming roses and a park decorated with orchids, 100-year-old lindens and thousands of species of various flowers and shrubs. There is also an outdoor swimming pool on site. The cost of living for a week for two is 192 EUR.
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