Chateau de Jalesnes

Indoors, enjoy use of our comuncal salon-library, banquet and breakfast rooms and chapel, as well as your own private suite which include ensuite bathroom and living area with kitchenette.
Our estate also offers formal gardens, woodland trails, a heated book, garden chess set, petanque court, ping pong table, and heated pool.

Breakfast - pastries, baguettes, jam, butter, fruit, tea, coffee, juices Lunch - sandwiches, quiches or grazing platters Diner - two- or three-course vegetarian meals

🌿 Travel to Château de Jalesnes Reaching the château is simple and comfortable, with excellent rail links from Paris and easy access from several airports in western France. ✈️ Nearest Airports Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) — 1 hour from the château A small, convenient regional airport. Direct flights from London (seasonal) Quick transfer by car or taxi Ideal for UK guests Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) — 1 hour 45 minutes from the château A larger airport with international connections. Flights from many UK cities and major European hubs Easy onward travel by car, taxi, or train to Saumur Paris Airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) & Orly (ORY) Both offer the widest choice of international flights. From Paris, guests can travel comfortably to Saumur by train (see below), where our team will collect you. Paris Charles de Gaulle to Saumur: approx. 2.5–3.5 hours Paris Montparnasse to Saumur (via TGV): as little as 1 hr 50 min Paris Orly via Montparnasse: approx. 2.5 hours total travel time These connections make the retreat very accessible for guests flying from the US and UK. 🚆 Train Connections Closest Station: Saumur We provide pick-up and return transfers for all retreat guests arriving at Saumur station. From Paris → Saumur The train journey from Paris is comfortable and scenic, travelling through the Loire Valley countryside. Fastest route: Paris Montparnasse → Saumur High-speed TGV to Tours, then a short regional connection Total journey: 1 hr 50 min – 2 hrs 15 min Direct options: Some direct trains operate from Paris Austerlitz. Journey time: 2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 40 min From Charles de Gaulle Airport: CDG → St-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours) → Saumur Journey time: approx. 2.5 – 3.5 hours From Nantes → Saumur Nantes → Saumur Direct or single-change trains Journey time: 1 hr 40 min – 2 hrs From Tours → Saumur Tours / St-Pierre-des-Corps → Saumur Frequent regional trains Journey time: 25–35 minutes Tours airport + train to Saumur is one of the smoothest options for UK guests. 🚗 Driving For guests renting a car: 1 hr from Tours 1 hr 45 mins from Nantes 3 hrs from Paris Free parking available at the château