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

Un pur moment de bonheur

Week-end de la pentecôte morne et pluvieux mais la vie de château au pied de la cheminée nous a fait oublier l'ennui et la pluie. On se prend à rêver dans cette demeure d'autrefois décorée avec goût. Un pur moment de bonheur qui a passé beaucoup trop vite. Rencontres réussie et très conviviale autour de la table du petit déjeuner. Le soir table d'hôte au pied de la cheminée du salon dans

une atmosphère et un décor digne de l'époque romantique! Repas délicieux grâce à Marty qui cuisine divinement bien et surtout. Un accueil plus que parfait qui nous donne l'impression d être chez un ami. Une très très bonne adresse et une endroit de rêve loin du stress et de la folie urbaine.

www.tripadvisor.com , D., Genève, 24 mai 2013

What a find this place was!

We loved the Chateau de Vaulx. Located in the Charolais-Brionnais region of France, this wonderfully funky chateau is a perfect place for a romantic getaway. Still in the process of being restored, the available rooms are very large and clean with wonderfully updated bath facilities. We stayed in "La chambre Duchêne" which was very nice. Marty, the host and co-owner, is delightful and so willing to

explain the history of the Chateau and the restoration process. The scenery from the grounds was breathtaking, even on a rainy spring day. We would also recommend table d'hôtes -- Marty is an excellent cook -- with dinner served in the dining room with other guests. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our meal with a delightful Dutch family. Breakfast is also served in the dining room and was very good.

www.tripadvisor.com, Gold Beach, Oregon, 20 juillet 2008