Angers, FranceLes Hauts de Saint-Aubin
Château des Forges
Restored 1862 manor
Les Hauts de Saint-Aubin Angers, France
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Restored 1862 manor
The 19th-century residence runs as a quiet estate, surrounded by six hectares of protected parkland above the river.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Le Château des Forges sits just a ten-minute drive from the center of Angers but feels like a secluded country retreat thanks to its vast gardens and views of the surrounding valley.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Trails trace the Mayenne river down to the floodplains of Île Saint-Aubin and the botanical park Terra Botanica.
The rooms
Prestige rooms open onto private balconies facing the valley. Wooden lodges stand deeper in the park.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits on a wooden deck surrounded by mature trees, looking out toward Île Saint-Aubin.
Yoga and Pilates
Yoga and Pilates sessions meet on parquet floors beneath tall stained-glass windows overlooking the park.
At the table
Breakfast buffets highlight organic regional produce, and the bar pours local Anjou wines out on the terrace.
How it began
Local textile industrialist Germain Bouyonnet-Belize built the estate in 1862 as a countryside leisure home.
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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.