Château de Briançon, The Originals Relais

Hotels
Independent
846 route de Briançon, Loire-Authion, Pays de la Loire, 49140 , Loire-Authion , FR

Facilities

Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Electric car charging station
Shared microwave
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious and bright rooms
Supporting a good cause
Cons:
Poor maintenance and cleanliness
Limited services and amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.95
The property appeared poorly maintained, with old towels and a rusted shower.
Service
10
Reception was not staffed during checkout, but clear instructions for after-hours access were provided.
Location
9.95
Although remote, the setting is described as beautiful.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms are spacious but very basic with issues related to maintenance.
Amenities
9.45
Basic amenities available, but there is a lack of food services.
Value for Money
8.95
The experience does not match the price point of $200.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Breakfast was decent but limited in options.
Overall Experience
10
Charming with a good cause, although many aspects need improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 23:44

Property Description

Recreational Amenities and Terrace View
Enjoy recreational amenities such as bicycles for rent or take in the view from a terrace.

Buffet Breakfast and Multilingual Staff
Buffet breakfasts served with an option of fee and featured amenities including multilingual staff.

Meeting Rooms and Free Parking
This hotel offers 2 meeting rooms for events, along with free self-parking on the premises.

Whether you're exploring the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park or attending an event at the nearby Congress Centre, Château de Briançon in Loire-Authion offers comfortable accommodations with convenient facilities. Book your stay today for a delightful experience!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.95
Service: 10
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 10
C
Christophe
8
Pros:

Accueil exceptionnel et hôtel aménagé avec goût

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
J
James
6
Pros:

The place, although charming, is a bit nun down unfortunately. The staff is helpful but we needed to drive 20 minutes for dinner.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
G
Graham
2
Pros:

Not a hotel. It is at best a B&B. No restaurant or bar and in the middle of nowhere. No food service other than a woeful breakfast. Rooms are very basic. It is in fact a charity providing accommodation for children with dementia. That's fine - but none of the above transparent on Expedia or website.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
P
Pierre partner
10
Pros:

Château atypique, les chambres sont spacieuses et lumineuses. Un cadre de vie apaisant.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
M
Mina
2
Pros:

We were disappointed with several aspects of our stay. Although Room 9 was spacious, it was very basic, and the overall condition of the property left much to be desired. The towels provided were old and torn, and the shower was rusted with barely any water pressure. The chateau itself appeared poorly maintained and quite run-down, giving the impression of a lack of strong and caring management. During a walk in the otherwise beautiful forest nearby, we were disheartened to see construction waste dumped along the road. Additionally, the reception was not staffed when we checked out, so we had to leave our room key on the front desk.

While the property carries the name of a chateau, the experience unfortunately does not live up to it — especially not at the $200 price point. If the original owner who donated it were to see the current state of maintenance, they would likely be disappointed. The atmosphere, which is meant to be peaceful and tranquil, was disrupted by a group of young men walking around playing loud music.

Although free car charging is provided , the outlet is outdated and incompatible with most modern electric vehicles, making it of little practical use.

On the positive side, we arrived late but received clear instructions for accessing the room after hours, which was helpful. The breakfast was decent and sufficient to start the day.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
S
Susan
8
Pros:

Charming place to stay and you support a good cause at the same time.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
H
Houmhra friends
10
Pros:

Spacious bedrooms with updated ensuites. Lovely surroundings and rewarding to know our stay contributes to the welfare of children cared by the association ❤️

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
E
Eric
6
Séjour d’une nuit en juillet
Pros:

Hôtel avec un charme bucolique mais en mauvais état. Isolation phonique catastrophique. À éviter si vous souhaitez dormir après 7h du matin un dimanche. Personnel rare ou peu disponible. Joli parc. Grand parking.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Megan
10
Pros:

Very beautiful and peaceful place. Wish we would have booked to stay longer. Comfortable beds and great sized rooms.

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Chambre tres spacieuse, tres beau chateau

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
F
Fabienne
8
Agréable séjour
Pros:

Bon accueil. Beau bâtiment un peu défraîchi. Très grande chambre. Lit confortable. Salle de douche très simple. Cadre calme.

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
Éric partner
10
Pros:

Le calme sobre d’une vieille demeure.

2025-03-13 via Nuitee
A
Arnaud
10
Parfait pour une étape, ou plus !
Pros:

Jolie propriété. La chambre était parfaite: spacieuse, au calme et bien équipée. Le personnel est top et les explications très claires pour une arrivée tardive. Parfaite étape pour nous entre Paris et la région nantaise

2024-12-15 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Bonne literie, grande chambre, néanmoins quelques améliorations pourraient être apportées : lumière/liseuse de chaque coté du lit, ajout d’une bouilloire/machine à café/thé en chambre, variété du petit déjeuner (ex pain), chambre peut être un peu trop sobre.

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
L
ludovic
10
Nuit étape au château de Briançon
Pros:

Agréable découverte que d'apprendre que l'établissement appartient à une association et que cela permet de la faire connaître.
La chambre est confortable et propre. Très calme. Très bon conseils concernant les restaurants aux alentours. Petits déjeuners copieux a 12 € contrairement a ce qui est annoncé sur le site.

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
C
Cedric
10
Calme et tranquille
Pros:

Séjours parfait en toute autonomie
Calme et cadre agréable je conseille fortement...

2024-11-01 via Nuitee
T
Timothée
10
Nuit au château à prix tout doux
Pros:

Cadre superbe dans ce beau château à quelques minutes seulement d'Angers. La chambre était immense et très bien équipée. Un havre de paix pour se reposer après nos journées de visites.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
B
Bengt
10
Trevligt slott
Pros:

Mycket bra o trevlig incheckning. Stora och tyst rum med skön säng (ganska hård som jag gillar). Bra kontinental frukost och fin omgivning.

2024-10-29 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Superbe nuit passée en ce lieu.
Un accueil chaleureux et souriant pour m'amener à ma chambre très spacieuse.

2024-10-10 via Nuitee
X
Xavier
10
Très agréable nuit
Pros:

Beau château.
Personnels à l'écoute et très professionnels pour un hébergement associatif.
Merci à vous d'entretenir ces magnifiques bâtis.

2024-10-06 via Nuitee