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Dreamy French chateaux to rent

Magical château rentals in France to add to your bucket list

Chateaux are synonymous with France…and luxury. They look like they have been plucked straight out of a fairytale, with their immense character, history and beauty. The ultimate in privacy, charm and authenticity. Guests never fail to be charmed by the elegant chateaux to rent in France; the romance, the history, the architecture, the beauty, the settings… what is not to love. So, why not rent a French chateau for a truly special holiday with family and friends, allowing you to experience the aristocratic atmosphere of a glorious past.

Chateau in Aix en Provence
Discover this chateau for rent near Aix-en-Provence

Rent a French chateau for your vacation, and you are in for a treat. Offering the perfect setting for a French luxury holiday, the chateaux will delight with their sumptuous interiors, spacious rooms, private pools and luscious gardens. Some of our French chateaux to rent have been in the same families for centuries, and the rooms are sumptuously furnished with family memorabilia, fine antiques and brocades. Other chateaux have been lovingly restored by new owners, and you may be able to rent the whole chateau on a self-catering basis or with full catering.

Reception room in chateau for rent in Provence
Discover this chateau to rent in Provence

Imagine a vacation with friends or family in a historic chateau that can accommodate everyone comfortably. Spaces outside for exploring, lounging and dining. And spaces inside for quiet reading, cooking, partying, playing and sleeping. This is the magic of a fine chateau holiday.

Chateau for rent in Bordeaux
Discover this chateau for rent in Bordeaux

Dreaming of a French chateau wedding? Considered as one of the best wedding venues worldwide, it is hard to imagine a more romantic setting for a magical wedding than an elegant French chateau.

So for your next holiday to France, eschew the standard hotel stay – there is nothing quite like spending some downtime in a storied, beautifully decorated estate. Rent a French chateau on an exclusive basis that is distinctive, fully staffed, rich in history and elegance and located in breathtaking natural settings. Each chateau offers a full range of luxury, customisable services.

French chateau with a spledid garden for rent in Provence
Discover this chateau to rent in Luberon, Provence

From family celebrations and anniversaries to weddings and corporate events – all of your events will be unforgettable in the beautiful settings of our hand-picked luxury French chateaux to rent.

For the best chateaux and castles to rent in France, book with confidence with the holiday rental experts at Villanovo.

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