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Castle seminar venues in Pays de la Loire

25 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Pays de la Loire that host seminars, away days and company events, and lodge the participants on site.

We list 25 châteaux in Pays de la Loire that host seminars and lodge on site, across 4 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château Colbert (Colbert Castle), Manoir de la Vignole and Château de la Flocellière (Flocellière Castle).

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  1. Château Colbert (Colbert Castle)

    Maulévrier, Maine-et-Loire1,159 reviews (4.7/5)

    château Colbert, in Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  2. Manoir de la Vignole

    Turquant, Maine-et-Loire893 reviews (4.7/5)

    The manor now operates as a hotel, which limits access mainly to what can be seen from outside.

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  3. Château de la Flocellière (Flocellière Castle)

    Sèvremont, Vendée256 reviews (4.5/5)

    The site combines medieval ruins, including a 13th-century keep, with a building restored in the 19th century.

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  4. Château du Grand-Lucé

    Le Grand-Lucé, Sarthe227 reviews (4.5/5)

    The château holds heritage listed status (inscription), covering the main building, the gate, the outbuildings, the wash house, the stable and the orangery, as well as the park.

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  5. Château de Chéronne (Chéronne Castle)

    Tuffé Val de la Chéronne, Sarthe149 reviews (4.7/5)

    The gatehouse of the château has been listed as a historic monument since 1991.

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  6. Château des Rues (Rues Castle)

    Chenillé-Champteussé, Maine-et-Loire142 reviews (4.6/5)

    Only the façades and roofs are listed as historic monuments, under a protection order dated 15 March 1978.

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  7. Manoir de Noirbreuil

    Chaumes-en-Retz, Loire-Atlantique141 reviews (4.5/5)

    The site now functions mainly as an estate for private events and receptions rather than as a monument open to sightseeing.

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  8. Château de Pierre Levée

    Chaumes-en-Retz, Loire-Atlantique136 reviews (4.8/5)

    No verified information is available regarding opening hours.

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  9. Château d'Oyré (Oyré Castle)

    Clermont-Créans, Sarthe122 reviews (4.8/5)

    The castle is not open for regular tourist visits.

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  10. Chateau de la Preuille

    Montaigu-Vendée, Vendée122 reviews (4.9/5)

    Opening times and admission fees are not specified here, so it is worth checking directly with the château.

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  11. Château de Soucelles (Soucelles Castle)

    Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire98 reviews (4.4/5)

    Château de Soucelles, in Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  12. Manoir de la Petite-Coudraie

    Sainte-Hermine, Vendée86 reviews (5/5)

    Manoir de la Petite-Coudraie, in Sainte-Hermine (Vendée), France. Registered historic monument. Location, access and practical information.

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  13. Château de Tressé (Tressé Castle)

    Ombrée d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire84 reviews (3.7/5)

    Château de Tressé, in Ombrée d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  14. Château du Plessis (Plessis Castle)

    La Jaille-Yvon, Maine-et-Loire53 reviews (4.7/5)

    château du Plessis, in La Jaille-Yvon (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  15. Château de Lauresse (Lauresse Castle)

    Lombron, Sarthe46 reviews (4.4/5)

    château de Lauresse, in Lombron (Sarthe), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  16. Château du Chalonge (Chalonge Castle)

    Héric, Loire-Atlantique4 reviews (5/5)

    château du Chalonge, in Héric (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  17. Château de la Maison-Rouge (Maison-Rouge Castle)

    La Bruère-sur-Loir, Sarthe3 reviews (5/5)

    Château de la Maison-Rouge, in La Bruère-sur-Loir (Sarthe), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  18. Château de Challain-la-Potherie

    Challain-la-Potherie, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de Challain-la-Potherie, in Challain-la-Potherie (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  19. Château de Chambiers (Chambiers Castle)

    Durtal, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de Chambiers, in Durtal (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  20. Château de la Cassemichère (Cassemichère Castle)

    La Chapelle-Heulin, Loire-Atlantique

    The estate is primarily a working vineyard, which shapes what visits are possible.

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  21. Château de la Rousselière (Rousselière Castle)

    Frossay, Loire-Atlantique

    Château de la Rousselière, in Frossay (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  22. Château de la Turmelière (Turmelière Castle)

    Orée d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de la Turmelière, in Orée d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  23. Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire

    Thouaré-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique

    Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire, in Thouaré-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  24. Château des Briottières (Briottières Castle)

    Les Hauts d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

    Château des Briottières, in Les Hauts d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  25. Château du Plessis-de-Vair

    Vair-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique

    Château du Plessis-de-Vair, in Vair-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Pays de la Loire host seminars?
25, across 4 départements. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions and lodge guests on site; each entry links to it.
Which is the best known château for a seminar in Pays de la Loire?
Château Colbert, in Maulévrier, with 1,159 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
In which départements of Pays de la Loire can you hold a seminar in a château?
Maine-et-Loire (10), Loire-Atlantique (7), Sarthe (5), Vendée (3).
How do you request a quote for a seminar in Pays de la Loire?
From the château's entry: the button Request a quote opens a short form with your dates and number of participants, and your request goes straight to the château. We take no commission.