Angers, FranceBriollay
Château De Noirieux
Restored riverside château
Restored riverside château
This 17th-century tuffeau stone château and its older manor house run as an intimate country estate overlooking the River Loir.
“Book a room at Château de Noirieux for a stay at a 500-year-old property where guests can enjoy riverside dining and spa treatments in a natural setting.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Ivory-hued rooms and restored stained glass inside historic tuffeau stone estate buildings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
In a lovely park planted with centuries-old trees, Château de Noirieux is a luxury hotel on the banks of the River Loir.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The village of Briollay borders the calm River Loir, and historic Angers is a fifteen-minute drive south.
The rooms
Rooms across the manor and château are finished in soft ivory tones, with windows looking out over the gardens.
The pool and whirlpool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool sit among mature trees in the estate park.
At the table
Chef Attilio Marrazzo brings Italian accents to French cooking, served under crystal chandeliers or out on the garden terrace.
How it began
Estate records date to 1212. In 1654, Pierre Tréton built the current tuffeau stone château beside the estate's 1504 chapel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.