Château de Perreux, The Originals Collection

We were in the Loire Valley to attend a wedding and needed a place to stay for just one night to attend a pre-wedding event that was far from the actual wedding site. The Chateau de Perreux was extremely accommodating! We needed to arrive before the scheduled check in time, and would not be back to the Chateau before the staff left for the night. They had someone available to give us the key to our room, and another staff member rushed over the the Chateau to greet us and offered to show us the grounds. We were in room 8, which amazingly was in the highest part of the Chateau, in the mansard turreted roof. The room was very comfortable and and the tub and shower luxurious! The bed was up a very steep set of stairs, almost a ladder, this room is amazig, but not for anyone with mobility issues. The Chateau continues to go through renovations in the troglodyte portions of the building, which should be beautiful when completed. The renovations had no impact on our stay. The breakfast that was part of the rate was simple, yet filling. you could order off the menu for an additional charge. As we were checking out, we had a nice chat with someone I believe is the owner. He gave us some good recommendations about sites in the area. The Chateau is situated on the Cisse River and has a lovely lawn that stretches in front of the chateau. There is also a pool, but it was raining while we were there, so we did not use it, nor even see it.

Our stay at Château de Perreux was truly one-of-a-kind. This beautifully preserved château offers a very original experience, blending historical charm with modern comfort.||The setting is stunning and peaceful, and the swimming pool in the château’s park was a lovely spot to relax after exploring the Loire Valley. The staff were kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful, which added a warm and welcoming touch to our stay.||We stayed in a room that was partly built into the rock, which made it feel incredibly authentic and special—something you don’t find every day! There was a slight damp smell, but it was expected in such an old and character-filled building. Honestly, it added to the atmosphere more than it detracted from the experience.||Breakfast was a pleasant surprise —simple yet very good, with local and fresh products that made for a great start to the day.||All in all, Château de Perreux is perfect for travelers looking for something different from the usual hotel experience. We’d definitely recommend it for its originality, peaceful setting, and historical charm.

To be transparent, I did not want to stay at Château de Perreux even before we arrived, due to a deeply frustrating experience involving the owner, Olivier Fructus. The previous night, my daughter, son-in-law, and two young granddaughters checked in only to discover that their reserved room had been given away. They were placed instead in a two-level turret room, connected by a narrow spiral staircase — entirely unsuitable for small children. There was only one bathroom, requiring constant trips up and down the staircase, and the room was uncomfortably hot.||The owner insisted this was the room they had booked and argued with them at length before finally realizing his mistake. Even then, he never made any effort to reconcile the situation. His attitude was defensive, dismissive, and unacceptable.||The issues didn’t end there. The rooms are sparsely furnished with mismatched furniture, the bed linens are rough, and the towels are thin and worn. We chose not to eat breakfast there for two reasons: the €17 price did not seem worth it, and it wasn’t served until 8:00 a.m., too late for our planned day of sightseeing. We had to leave early to meet our family at another location.||As for the property itself, whatever exterior charm the château may once have had is completely lost once you step inside. The interior is dark, musty, and poorly maintained. The owner explains this by pointing out that the back of the building is a cave — yet we visited many wine caves and troglodyte dwellings across France without encountering this kind of damp, unpleasant atmosphere. His explanation about reducing energy usage for environmental reasons seems more like an excuse for cutting costs at the expense of guest comfort.||The photos online do not reflect the current condition of the property. The fountain is dry, the rooms are drab, and the overall state of the interior is in shambles. It’s clear this place is being run on the cheap, and it shows — which is a disgrace for a property that calls itself a château. We had meals at and visited similar properties in the region, and frankly, we wish we had stayed at any one of them instead.

I get the concept that the owners are trying to achieve, but it’s not there yet. The location is wonderful, but the rooms are lacking. Musty, the carpets and curtains need either replacing or a deep clean, as with much of the interior. Ali, the concierge when we arrived, was lovely and kind. The grounds were quaint and enjoyable.

My husband and I have traveled the world, and this ranks as the "weirdest" place we've ever stayed. Aside from the fact that the road is closed from the direction "maps" usually leads people, we finally found a route to this hotel. It looks like a typical chateau... picturesque and surrounded by beautiful green grounds. Upon checking in, we were led to our room in the turret, which was so hot, that we were really sweating before even unpacking. We went down to the front desk, and the nice staff told us they had one cool room in an unfinished part of the chateau, which was built on the side of the mountain, with cave walls. Sensing we would not be getting a refund, we were led by a very nice lady (who carried our large suitcases for us) through construction, cobwebby circular staircase, jumped down a little hill, and finally got to our room. It was definitely cool/cold, felt wonderful, was new construction with beautiful paint, an in-room sauna, a kitchen, and a balcony with a hot tub and table. Although it was wonderfully cool, it was also damp and there were some ants, since it was actually stone ceiling and walls. |The lady who cleans and helped with luggage is also the cook in the morning, and she is delightful. The dining room is beautiful. After 3 nights, we grew accustomed to the strange, somewhat treacherous trek to our room and had a great time sipping wine on our private balcony and laughing.

We had a wonderful stay at Château de Perreux. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, with beautifully manicured grounds and walking trails that wind through the trees. Our room was incredibly spacious, and the service was warm and personable. We especially enjoyed exploring the underground caves and taking in the peaceful, scenic surroundings. A truly memorable experience!

Visited in 2020 Beautiful hotel with a cozy atmosphere, spacious rooms, and a charming property. Unfortunately, our experience was marred by how the owner handled a mistake with our booking — and his overall attitude toward guests. We had booked a stay that clearly included breakfast for both days. However, at checkout, the owner insisted we pay an extra €59 for the breakfasts — despite it being part of our confirmed reservation. His response was dismissive and unprofessional: “I don’t know where my bookings come from.” Rather than taking any responsibility, he left it to us to call around and figure out who was at fault. After wasting a significant part of our morning trying to resolve something that should never have been our responsibility, the owner finally admitted it was an issue with his collaborator, Hotelstays.com, and offered to refund us. But only after we chased him down and insisted on it. To make matters worse, this same “included breakfast” consisted of just one egg. Yes, one egg — and when we asked for an omelette, he literally used one egg to make it. No extra portions, no gesture of goodwill — just the bare minimum. Honestly, it came across as cheap and unkind, not hospitable. This is not a budget hotel, and we expected at least basic professionalism and a decent breakfast. Instead, we were treated like an inconvenience, not guests. Lastly, we’ve noticed that reviews that mention these issues seem to disappear — it appears the hotel does everything possible to delete or bury criticism. That in itself speaks volumes. We won’t be returning. Hopefully future guests are treated with more respect than we were.

This is an amazing location to have a chateau converted into a hotel; it's built into and onto the limestone cliffs! So it had is own climate control and a series of caves, storage areas and corridors as part of the hotel. The rooms are huge and very comfortable: great bed and pillows, good WiFi. The owner is onsite and a very engaging personality, full of the history and the future. There it's beautiful and interesting artwork all around and the public rooms have original panelling and plasterwork: great to see. Overall it is beautiful, peaceful and engaging. There are beautiful grounds to explore with tracks and tunnels through the woods down to the river and a lovely looking modern swimming pool. They don't have a restaurant ... yet ... they have great recommendations for places in Amboise. The hotel continental breakfast was delicious.