Castle / Palace in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
15 guests · 8 bedrooms · 6 baths
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About this castle / palace rental
At the heart of the bourbonnais, 25 km from moulins, the Paray-le-Frésil castle, built under Louis XIII' reign, was for Georges Simenon the source of inspiration of one of his most famous works, l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre .
The castle can comfortably house up to 14 people (cots for babies are at your disposal).
The ground floor of the castle:
- The kitchen and laundry room are completely equipped.
- The TV room (flat screen TV, DVD, Canal sat, international channels and cartoons).
- The dining room, the small and large lounges are decorated in the style of the time, each of the rooms has its own chimney, as well as wainscoting and family portraits. The large living room is usually reserved for entertainment: table for playing cards, foosball, music, dancing.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the castle.
The castle's park:
The castle opens onto an English park of 10 hectares, a pond and wood in which you may walk as much as you please. In order to take advantage of this magnificent view, a garden lounge has been placed in front of the house, an ideal place to enjoy apéritifs or your meals. The vegetable garden allows you to enjoy the flowers and vegetables of the season.
The swimming pool (5m/10) is located 100 m from the house. Its location is ideal as it gives onto the castle, as well as the park and pond.
The castle can comfortably house up to 14 people (cots for babies are at your disposal).
The ground floor of the castle:
- The kitchen and laundry room are completely equipped.
- The TV room (flat screen TV, DVD, Canal sat, international channels and cartoons).
- The dining room, the small and large lounges are decorated in the style of the time, each of the rooms has its own chimney, as well as wainscoting and family portraits. The large living room is usually reserved for entertainment: table for playing cards, foosball, music, dancing.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the castle.
The castle's park:
The castle opens onto an English park of 10 hectares, a pond and wood in which you may walk as much as you please. In order to take advantage of this magnificent view, a garden lounge has been placed in front of the house, an ideal place to enjoy apéritifs or your meals. The vegetable garden allows you to enjoy the flowers and vegetables of the season.
The swimming pool (5m/10) is located 100 m from the house. Its location is ideal as it gives onto the castle, as well as the park and pond.
The castle can comfortably house up to 14 people (cots for babies are at your disposal).
The ground floor of the castle:
- The kitchen and laundry room are completely equipped.
- The TV room (flat screen TV, DVD, Canal sat, international channels and cartoons).
- The dining room, the small and large lounges are decorated in the style of the time, each of the rooms has its own chimney, as well as wainscoting and family portraits. The large living room is usually reserved for entertainment: table for playing cards, foosball, music, dancing.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the castle.
The castle's park:
The castle opens onto an English park of 10 hectares, a pond and wood in which you may walk as much as you please. In order to take advantage of this magnificent view, a garden lounge has been placed in front of the house, an ideal place to enjoy apéritifs or your meals. The vegetable garden allows you to enjoy the flowers and vegetables of the season.
The swimming pool (5m/10) is located 100 m from the house. Its location is ideal as it gives onto the castle, as well as the park and pond.
The castle can comfortably house up to 14 people (cots for babies are at your disposal).
The ground floor of the castle:
- The kitchen and laundry room are completely equipped.
- The TV room (flat screen TV, DVD, Canal sat, international channels and cartoons).
- The dining room, the small and large lounges are decorated in the style of the time, each of the rooms has its own chimney, as well as wainscoting and family portraits. The large living room is usually reserved for entertainment: table for playing cards, foosball, music, dancing.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the castle.
The castle's park:
The castle opens onto an English park of 10 hectares, a pond and wood in which you may walk as much as you please. In order to take advantage of this magnificent view, a garden lounge has been placed in front of the house, an ideal place to enjoy apéritifs or your meals. The vegetable garden allows you to enjoy the flowers and vegetables of the season.
The swimming pool (5m/10) is located 100 m from the house. Its location is ideal as it gives onto the castle, as well as the park and pond.
Amenities at Rent a charming castle at the heart of the Bourbonnais
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the historical charm, beautiful surroundings, and helpful owners of Chateau Paray-Le-Fresil for a relaxing and authentic French experience.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
It was fantastic to stay at the chateau. Very Nice tranquil environment, perfect to destress. A Nice swimming pool to get refreshed during hot summer days. Good comfortabel beds. Everything you need on the kitchen to cook. Very friendly castle owner who helps every time you need her. In short: perfect!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2023
Don't go into Chateau Paray-Le-Fresil expecting all the mod cons and luxury but embrace the history and character it provide. Fishing lakes on site provided days of entertainment. The pool was checked daily and is a welcome relief from the heat. The lovely owner lives on site and is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The village is very pretty and quiet, no shops or pubs walkable (maybe bikeable if you bring one with you) but plenty to do and visit in local towns and villages. Would absolutely recommend for getting away and staying in some genuine French history
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jun 2023
We enjoyed the stay in Paray and the castle very much. The property, with a nice view on the horses and a small lake,including the birds voices makes you awake in a good mood.
There is all you need for a nice stay but don't expect perfection in luxus; it is an historical property and you have to respect that! The people who live on the estate, inclusive the owners, are friendly and interesting.
We recommend a stay
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2020
Tout est authentique, magnifique et chargé d'histoire, tout est charmant mais toutefois assez vétuste. Les propriétaires et leurs chiens habitent tout près dans les communs et passent tous les jours, ce qui fait que l'on s"y sent plutôt comme dans une maison d'hôte. Tant les armoires, penderies et tiroirs sont pleins de leurs affaires personnelles que l'on a l'impression qu'ils quittés les lieux la veille !
Les literies sont en bon état. L'office est bien équipé pour cuisiner, et contient une vaisselle généreuse.
Le système de maintenance de la piscine est fatigué et le factotum intervient tous les jours. Les arbres du parc sont magnifiques et invitent à la promenade en forêt immédiate.
Nous y avons passé un bon séjour en famille.
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9.4Outstanding
(27 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the historical charm, beautiful surroundings, and helpful owners of Chateau Paray-Le-Fresil for a relaxing and authentic French experience.
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