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Château de La Rivière

Pontgouin, Eure-et-Loir
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)6 50 12 41 70
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From
€220 - €360
per night

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

5 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Guests

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The Experience

Sleep in an antique canopy bed in a soaring-ceilinged room where Louis XIV (aka the Sun King) is said to have stayed. Each of the château’s five bedrooms are huge, with flagstone floors and enormous windows that look out over the vast courtyard and acres of parkland as far as the eye can see. Bathrooms are modern and mostly en suite (only the Chancellor’s and Musketeers’ Chambers have bathrooms across the corridor).

Breakfasts are fit for a king (homemade Viennese pastries, warm baguettes, freshly squeezed juices and bright fruit salads, jams, honey and home made compotes) and candle-lit dinners in the glittering dining room are a gourmet affair, prepared by resident chef Carole who serves up a “surprise menu” with locally sourced and seasonal produce.

The 350-acre estate is yours to explore – try your hand at fly fishing, play a game of tennis, go for a boat ride on the lake, or wander through the impressive formal gardens.

We think you'll love

The unforgettable architecture and interiors
A whatever-the-weather swim in the indoor pool, open May to September
Stopping over here en route to more southern parts of France

You should know

All the bedrooms are upstairs
Dinners are decidedly gourmet and there are no other options

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

1 Quadruple
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Sleeps 4
From €220 to €290 per night
4 Doubles
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Sleeps 2
From €220 to €360 per night

Pricing

Nightly price: from €220
Damage deposit: Extra bed for children up to 12 €40. Cot €25.
Surcharges: Extra bed for children up to 12 €40. Cot €25.

1 Quadruple: From €220
4 Doubles: From €220

Information

Booking information

Check in: 5pm
Check out: 12pm
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Dogs: Dogs welcome, €25 per dog, max. 2. Dog bowl provided. Walking routes from the door.
Meals: Dinner €55-€75. Children's menu €35. Picnic €20.

Reviews

It would be a magical experience to call this architectural gem home for a few nights. Even the most seasoned château-goer cannot be unmoved by the vision of such a beautiful ensemble of buildings. The bedrooms are also a joy to behold and the owner bubbly and delightful. The food is a highlight, and the in-house chef ensures that the dinners are as memorable as the château.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Feb 2025

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Location

The neighbourhood

You could spend days just wandering around the property, along the river Eure and into the forest. Heading out, Chartres (30 mins) and its twin-spired cathedral are a must-visit – as is the famous labyrinth. Nearby, the Château de Maintenon (40 mins), once home to Louis XIV’s mistress, is spectacular. For antique lovers, the markets and shops of La Perche are a happy hunting ground.

Introducing

Alice de Parseval & Edouard de Vitry

Few places can offer such an incredible sense of history and it’s all thanks to the dedication of owner, decorator and artist Alice and her husband who have spent years restoring this glorious 17th-century property. She's a fantastic host, and Edouard will happily show you around the house to discuss the ongoing renovations to the château and grounds, which had been neglected for centuries.