Rent a charming castle at the heart of the Bourbonnais

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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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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.

Amenities at Rent a charming castle at the heart of the Bourbonnais

Family friendly

Map of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté


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