What more could you ask for?

Everything about Marty and the chateau is expansive and spectacularly memorable, and the love and flair with which he and Thierry have restored, decorated and furnished their home is heart-warming, as is the generosity with which they share it. The far-reaching views from their hill-top avenue are glorious: it would be very tempting to return and see their wonderful garden and grounds in all

the different seasons. Add to that a charming landscape dotted with mellow old villages and Romanesque churches, grazed by Charolais cattle and alive with birdsong: what more could you ask for?

Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay, September 2011

Magnifiquement orchestré !!!!

Le week-end de la Pentecôte de mai 2013 au Château de Vaulx nous a fait oublier la pluie incessante. L'accueil de Marty est plus que convivial et c'est un Chef cuisinier quand les produits du potager sont passés par ses mains ! Le repas servi à côté de la cheminée, à la chandelle... Une vraie vie de Château grâce à nos deux hôtes. La chambre "De Mello", un pur bonheur. Le parc, son jardin de fleurs, son potager, les plates-bandes, ses friches, tout cela magnifiquement orchestré !!!!

www.tripadvisor.com , A., Annemasse, 20 mai 2013

The feel of home

How to feel right at home in a beautiful chateau! Marty of Chateau Vaulx makes it all so simple. You are immediately part of the family and welcomed with open arms into the most magnificent abode that somehow retains a feeling of home. Elegantly furnished with an understated charm that you know must have come at an enormous effort but flows seamlessly throughout the house with

taste and warmth. Oil paintings in every nook and cranny that in reality have no connection but all have been welcomed into the family and seem right at home. Baby grand piano just begging for a song, fabulous gardens awaiting your camera lens to capture the grandest shot at every turn, three generations of friendly canine welcoming you to their home and the family. And the food! Marty has a real talent in the kitchen outside of his gregarious welcoming character. Seemingly effortless arrays of food come sashaying into the dining room on the arms of Marty and his staff, all created with love and creativity, all shared with a changing roster of equally contented visitors willing to share experience and local finds with other overlapping guests. There are also tasty choices locally that Marty is happy to direct you to. You'll be very happy in your individually decorated rooms or suites and will always feel you have been given the best room in the house! The views are outstanding from every window. There are lovely chateaux in the area to visit even if you are somewhat outside the Loire Chateux tour, a great stopover in beautiful countryside, well worth the stop and surprisingly restful. Thanks for the memories Marty.

www.tripadvisor.com, Jenni C. and family, 18 juillet 2013