Chateau de Saint Paterne

I just want to counteract the posting I have just seen on the spectacularly beautiful Chateau Saint Paterne. This is truly one of the most special, elegant, beautiful places to stay in in the world, honestly it is a privilege. It has become one of our favourites and we return year after year. Segolene, Charles, Lou and the team and so so welcoming. The decor incredible. The food spectacular. Just an absolute delight to stay. And we always meet such lovely interesting people when in residence. From pop stars to diplomats to producers. All really lovely. If you are lucky enough to stay you will not want to leave.

Fantastic place to stay while cycling the velo scenie from Paris to Mont St Michel, a short detour outside Alencon. Beautiful historic chateau with large rooms furnished in historic style, but with modern bathrooms. The spacious grounds and pool were great for relaxing after a day of cycling. We had a superb dinner served on the lawn and a delicious breakfast served in the house. The hosts were helpful and responsive. A highlight of our trip.

We stayed for one night on our way back to St Malo. The chateau is very pretty, with lovely grounds and a very pleasant pool area. After a pre dinner drink in the salon, we moved outside for supper on the lawn. The food was very good. We stayed in The Orangerie. A large, quirky, fun and interesting room. It was 40 degrees during our stay. There is nothing that the owners could have done about that but the room was rather stuffy. There was one good fan and perhaps a second better fan would have helped. Breakfast in the dining room was continental style and ample. I would recommend a stay here

I cannot rate this place highly enough.Driving for England ticks a lot of boxes: Good stopover en route middle or west France Avoid Paris Charming chateau and staff Very dog friendly with safe large park and forest The decor is charming, lie, a film set Was 39 degrees so dinner outside was a real treat: a courgette mint burrata to start, beef with sweet potatoes,melon soup lemon sorbet with meringue was all delicious!

This is a magical place ! Utterly beautiful chateau in immaculate grounds with gorgeous flowers and trees and a massive manicured lawn. Cute swimming pool and the rooms are extraordinary and filled with surprises (shower in a secret cupboard!). Just delightful. Dinner on the lawn was delicious and atmospheric. Staff are charming and welcoming. It was a real surprise and we will return !