Working vineyard estate
Daily life here revolves around the 28-hectare winery, with tastings on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Layon valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Winery tours and tastings explore estate-bottled Coteaux du Layon wines across the grounds.
Listed
Nineteenth-century farm outbuildings now house quiet guest rooms beside the historic château.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The guestrooms, laid out in the outhouse ("La Maison des Amis"), combine vintage furnishings and mod cons wonderfully!
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a working wine estate in the Layon valley, surrounded by vines south of Angers.
The rooms
The four bedrooms in the outbuilding look across the vines, furnished with antiques and kept quiet with no televisions.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits in the gardens by La Maison des Vignes, ringed by a wooden deck and vines.
At the table
Breakfast arrives outdoors beside the rows of vines, and estate wines are poured under the cellar's stone arches.
How it began
The estate began as a farm for the Dukes of Brissac before becoming a nineteenth-century home that hosted writer Joseph Kessel.
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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.