Situated in the heart of the Our valley, this luxurious, 18th century castle is fully ... more
renovated and offers a classic and stylish setting for your stay in Luxembourg. With beautifully decorated suites and guest rooms that exude the authentic grandeur of...
Information:
Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Beautiful, amazing History Disadvantages: Pricey
, the formidable Catherine de Medici, took the palace from Diane (but did give her Chateau Chaumont as an exchange!). Catherine added a long gallery over Diane's bridge. The castle was then passed to Henry III's wife, Louise de Lorraine, Gabrielle d'Estrees and then to her son by Henry, Cesar of Vendome. The Castle is now in private hands but is open to the public.
LOCATION:
Chateau de Chenonceau is in the village of Chenonceau. It is 34km from Tours which was where we were staying. It is on the D40. There is plenty of parking at the castle and it is free.
OPENING HOURS AND PRICES:
The opening hours vary depending on the time of year that you visit so it's a good idea to check the website. We went in August when the castle is open from 9am until 8pm. The latest it opens is 9.30 and the earliest it closes is 5pm. It is open every day ...
Advantages: Inexpensive, amazing sea views, walking distance into town Disadvantages: Scruffy and run down, little atmosphere, very quiet
on the home page did indeed show a very elegant, almost southern American style house, right on the sea front, flanked by palm trees.
There aren't any pictures of the rooms, or other parts of the hotel, although these are described in glowing terms on the website. The hotel also described itself as having a renowned restaurant. As something of a foodie this appealed to me and certainly had a baring on me booking there.
We went into the online booking section on the Chateau website, and looked up the dates that we hoped to stay. We decided on what they called a double room, which was $89 a night for the flat room rate. Breakfast would be extra.
After we sent our booking, an automatic email came back saying that they'd be in touch to confirm our booking shortly.
Sure enough the next day we received said email, they didn't take a deposit ...
Advantages: Beautiful setting, lots of restaurants Disadvantages: Very large and busy hotel and expensive
A chateau conjures up all sorts of pictures in my mind and Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise looked stunning on the website, with the Lake right on its doorstep. The history of this hotel is fascinating, starting with a two bedroomed cabin, but far too long for my review, if you want to read all about it the look at http://www.fairmont.com/ENFA/Property/CLL/AboutUs/HotelHistory.htm because this explains why a Canadian hotel has a Swiss flavour!
We arrived at midday and had already been informed that it was unlikely that our rooms would be ready until later, one of the staff came onto the coach and told us a few details, including that the hotel was extremely busy with over 1100 guests so we would be advised to reserve a table for dinner as soon as possible. We were directed into a large area away from the main reception and were ...
Product Information for "Chateau d'Urspelt, Urspelt" »
Product details
Long Name
Chateau d'Urspelt
Type
Hotel
Street
Am Schlass
Address
Am Schlass, 9774 Urspelt, Luxembourg
City
Urspelt
Country
Luxembourg
Post Code
9774
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
32.5
Manufacturer's product description
Situated in the heart of the Our valley, this luxurious, 18th century castle is fully renovated and offers a classic and stylish setting for your stay in Luxembourg. With beautifully decorated suites and guest rooms that exude the authentic grandeur of this castle, Château d’Urspelt provides you with a romantic haven of peace. This magnificent residence is classified as a national monument and features modern convenience and style, while adding its traditional charm. This castle is located in the wonderful area of Clervaux, surrounded by green fields and charming villages. Weather permitting, you can sit out in the tranquil courtyard or stroll through the fabulous garden and breathe in the relaxing environment. After a day of exploring the region, you can unwind in the hotels wellness areas. The family of Freddy Lodomez welcomes you to take your time at Château d’Urspelt and indulge in its unforgettable atmosphere.
