Chateau de La Barre
Conflans-sur-anille, Pays de la Loire, France · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Home to the family of Count & Countess de Vanssay for more than 615 years, staying at Château de la Barre is more than just a luxury accommodation: it is a unique and immersive experience, like travelling into a forgotten world, full of the gracious hospitality, joie de vivre, elegance and informal authenticity of French aristocracy: The world of Eternal France: Some things remain timeless… The Château is located less than 2 hours from Paris at the beginning of the Loire Valley, with its famous castles: Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise, Chenonceau. Transfer arrangements (private chauffeurs, Audi rental cars, knowledgeable guides etc...) can easily be arranged. It lies secluded in the midst of a…
Experience the hospitality of French aristocracy as guests of Count and Countess de Vanssay at Château de la Barre, their family estate since 1404! Two hours from Paris, at the entrance to the Loire Valley, Château de la Barre offers five en suite bedrooms and suites, replete with antiques and designer fabrics, without compromising on comfort. This elegant château is the ideal place for a multigenerational family get-together or destination wedding. Tailor-made airport/city transfers, guided sightseeing, winetasting, and many other exclusive visits can be arranged by the Countess de Vanssay, who is fluent in English.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- Personal welcome drink upon arrival with Countess de Vanssay
- Fresh flowers from the fragrant chateau garden
- Complimentary visit and tasting at local winery
- A private visit of the Chateau with the Count de Vanssay
- Stays of 3+ nights will also receive complimentary "Skip-the-Line" tickets to three major Loire castles: Cheverny, Chenonceau and Clos Lucé, da Vinci's home
- Stays of 7+ nights will also receive complimentary dinner for two guests, wine included, once during stay (excludes taxes & gratuities)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Château Privatization — through 2026-12-28 · "Your" own château in France for a family and friends get together vacation. Privatize an elegant, historic family château for a holiday discovering Western France and the famous Loire Valley with its' royal palaces and famous castles and wineries. 7 nights for the price of 5, ie 22'500 € instead of 31'500 € (or 13'500 € for 3 nights). 8 elegant ensuite double rooms and suites, ideal for 16 guests, (maximum 20). Daily maid service, full time concierge service, breakfast included. Possible chef on site upon request. Possible to add on Audi rental cars, private chauffeurs (or a Mercedes…
In the know
Don’t miss having a Grand Siècle dinner with the Count and Countess in the amazingly elegant dining room in their château. –Deborah Crockett-Rice Portland, Maine
The property, in facts
| Where | Chateau La Barre, Conflans-sur-anille, Pays de la Loire, France |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 8 |
| Room types | 9 |
| Nearest airport | Charles De Gaulle (CDG) · 110 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Landmarks, Local Immersion, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Suite Esprit de Jouy — Suite Esprit de Jouy, a very romantic double room, 350 sqf, with a king size four poster bed, emerald green toile de Jouy fabric, period Louis XVI antiques and…
- Suite Marin — Suite Marin de Vanssay Suite Marin, a prestigeous 580 sqf double room with king size canope bed, important XVIIth century furniture and oil paintings, gold and…
- Suite Esprit de Jouy Verte & Bleue — Magnificent, romantic suite of two rooms each ensuite, the 350 sqf Chambre Esprit de Jouy Verte, with a king size four poster bed, period Louis XVI antiques…
- Suite Marin — Prestigious Suite Marin in the wing built by the grand daughter of the builders of famous Chenonceau castle, who married the ancestor of the present owner,…
- Chambre Turquoise — Chambre Turquoise an elegant double room with turquoise coloured boiseries, embroidered silk Rubelli fabric from Venice, precious Louis XV furniture and a…
- Chambre Rose — Chambre Rose, a double room queen size bed (1m60x2m), in the XIVth century part of the château, with beams and a fireplace with trumeau. Ensuite bath
In the room
Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Non-Smoking · Shower Only · Sitting Area · Slippers
What advisors say
100% of the 4 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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