This is an amazing Chateau and I almost hate to write a review as I'd love to keep it my little secret. The staff is superb in everyway. We didn't do the dinner as we arrived late but the breakfast is a must. When booking, make sure you book inside the chateau or in summer if you can't stand the heat, book near the restaurant for air conditioning-but just know that you won't be in the actual chateau. (Look into this for confirmation) We definetly will be back. read more

I'm giving this hotel 4 stars because it is one of the most interesting places I've ever stayed, but I really want to give it 3 stars because the accommodations are really just okay for the price point. This place is a centuries old castle that's been modernized. There is a lot of history, and really old art pieces and artifacts throughout the castle, so it's also a bit of a museum. However, to me it feels a bit run down, but maybe that's part of the charm. It was definitely not as luxurious as I imagined or hoped it would be. I'm a traveler, and during my life I've stayed in accommodations ranging from hostels to the most luxurious hotels in the world. With it being a castle, I envisioned a giant plush bed with lots of pillows and an ornate, beautiful marble bathroom. I got neither. Though it was all very clean, so no complaints in that area. We were in Champagne during harvest, and this area is more farmland than vineyard and, so it really smelled like a farm. And the flies were also abuzz. This is obviously not the hotels fault, but just something to be weary of if you come during the beginning of fall. We only stayed one night, and that was good enough for me. We had a nice time at the spa and great dinner at the restaurant, which are both separately reviewed. Our only disappointment, is that we missed out on breakfast, but there is no way we could eat again after the dinner. read more

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I stumbled upon this Chateau when booking my return visit to France. I wanted to visit the champagne region again and show my boyfriend the country in which I not only once lived, but also love so much. Staying in a chateau for an American is so rare. I knew he would love it. Upon driving into the village of E'toges, one feels so far from city life; that is what one loves about this place; it's like stepping back in time. The large ironed gates were opened and the moat surrounding this castle of a place was full of water and a couple of white swans. I literally felt I was in a fairy tale with someone I loved so much. We were greeted by a sharply dressed, very polite gentlemen who had our room ready. We also we offered a glass of champagne each. The chateau is awestrikingly beautiful. I have no other way of describing it. It's completely and utterly romantic. It's french in its decor, of course. It's story book and charming and I would come back here and get married someday. I love it that much! This was my thought on first sight, before even seeing our room! We were shown to our room at the end of a long hall up the stairs. It was a large pretty room with a sitting area and separate bath/shower/water closet. I am pretty sure this was a complimentary upgrade and I don't know why. We loved it and would have surely been as excited as a glee sugar filled little child with any room here. I feel blessed to even have the means to visit this place at all! Our room overlooked the chateau from each angle with its french opening shutters. I loved the moat and the white swans. This is the second time in this review I have mentioned them! You could hear the ducks at night, as we attempted to sleep with the window cracked open to hear the waterfall into the moat. We were here in February and the restaurant was closed. We were sad by that, as the menu looked amazing and on the Chateau d'Etoges ' website you can book packages with menu and spa attached. We had thought of doing this prior to our flight to Paris. No worries, as our disappointment was soon discouraged with a nice note on our reservation, (again, prior to departing the US for Paris), advising of the restaurant being closed for that time and other options in the area for dinner. The front desk at the chateau was more than helpful with recommendations in the area for meals. We utilized the front desk staff for several recommendations on tasting rooms; driving instructions; history of the area. I can't highly recommend this place enough. The chateau dates back to the 11th century and has a rich history worth learning about. The decor and furnishings show this history; the rooms are left with door ajar if not occupied and we peeked in one of the rooms in our hall upon returning from Reims and tasting one night with a bottle of Piper in hand, (could be the bubbly made us brave?), We loved the red velvet room on our hall with four posters around it and wondered the historical events the walls had seen in their day. The grounds are beautiful with vines and trees, should you want to stroll; and you should. We took an umbrella, our glass of champagne and went on our way. The 'orangerie' is a separate building and houses the spa. We didn't book a spa treatment, as we took each day to explore the surroundings of Reims and Epernay. We figured we could do a spa anytime at home . But will when we return because they use high end toiletries and the treatments on the spa menu looked divine after a day in boots exploring caves and vineyards. We had champagne drinks almost nightly in the salon. There are books and games and its a beautiful sitting room. The fireplace was lit;is expansive and adorns this room. I loved this room; I could have skipped the meal down in the village and stayed here eating the aperitifs and drinking champagne drinks all night! We ordered cafe up to our room one morning and were also brought a basked of croissants and pastries. A wonderful start to our day! The champagne breakfast was a treat on our last day before heading to Paris. This place will hold so many fairy tale memories now for me. I will always recommend this chateau and its staff to anyone I can and know visiting this region of France. Who can say they stayed in a chateau and didn't go broke??? Again... I would get married in a place like this.. here! IF only life were a fairy tale! One thing is for sure.. I will come back here .. for longer than just a few nights and it will be with the same love of my life :-) read more

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What a fantastic find! A beautiful chateau on the little town of Etoge, the accommodations are elegant and comfortable. Nestled in the middle of the Champagne district, Chateau d'Etoges is a great place to base your explorations in the area for a week or so. And did I mention that here is the finest restaurant in the area and maybe I. All of France? Silver service. Fantastic cuisine. And don't miss the cheese course. Tell Jerome I said hi! read more

If you've ever seen castles in story books or if you've been on a castle tour and wanted to know what it was like to actually stay in a castle, then this beautiful Chateau is your opportunity. It is nestled in a charming village where champagne grapes are abundant. The Chateau is surrounded by a mote that dates back to the 1200's and this Chateau itself was built in the 1700's. Once you get past the "sppoky" factor, it is really neat to stay in such an old Castle with rich history. The rooms are very comfortable with gorgeous views all around. The breakfast is very filling and the parking is free. Your car, and you will need to rent one to get to this remote location, will be parked amongst Ferrari's, Jaguars, Bentleys and Aston Martins. Beautiful grounds, mote and gardens. It would be a lovely setting for a wedding. Our room was a red room, center in the Chataeu, with a secret room (upstairs above the bathroom) and very comfortable. * warning: There is no AC in this main house, but the other building may have it.. There is also no elevator, so be prepared to carry your bags upstairs. *Make restaurant reservations before you drive over, since there are no restaurants nearby and you will have only snacks if you forget to book a table. Since there are no nearby restaurants, this one fills up quickly. There are very few Americans that stay here. And even though it is popular with the English, the restaurant staff does NOT speak English (nor does the menu). You may be in for some culinary fun. The food is really excellent and well-worth the modest prices. *This is not an Americanised hotel. There is no refridgerator (which would be nice since there are no places to eat nearby), no micro, no teapot, no snacks in the room. Bring your own snacks. You can order beer, wine, water and a flatbread pizza or sausage as a snack (that's all!). We would rate this as the most interesting hotel we've stayed in for quite a while. This is definitely a place to visit if you can. read more

Château d'Etoges - front gates - Hotels Near Me - Etoges, 51

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I thought Chateau d'Etoges was lovely. My boyfriend and I stayed here for my 30th birthday. We had a small disappointment (although my fault, not that of the hotel): I misread "l'orangerie" to be a wing or a view from the castle, not a separate structure. Part of the fun of staying there would of course be sleeping in the chateau itself. Nevertheless, the grounds were stunning, the staff was very friendly, the room was fine, with a nice modern bathroom, and the dinner was impeccable. I had the croustillant d'epaule d'angeau (lamb shoulder spring rolls) with a side of quinoa and was so impressed I've since tried to recreate it with a epicurious' recipe for braised lamb shoulder with pomegranate sauce and the seven vegetable couscous from the same menu. Chateau d'etoges beat me, but I do also recommend trying this recipe. Poulet fermier done to a T, my bf loved his sea bass. And the cheese plate was beyond. They roll up with a cart and you can choose 3 or 5 cheese, which is near impossible because they are all so delectable. We had to be rolled out. All for 45euro pp, however the bill came closer to 200 with a bottle of wine, some port, and a digestif. I did a lot of research to find this place. For the price (or otherwise, I have to imagine) it is unbeatable. You might find other hotels that include breakfast, dinner or spa treatment in the area, but I am wary of eating inclusive dinners. We payed 120 euro for the night, truly a great deal. You are in close proximity to Epernay and not to far from Reims, but definitely get the intimate, secluded "get-away" feeling of, well, being in a castle in the country in France. read more

I agree, this is the best of the best. And it's a good thing, too, because it's really the only gig in town. On arrival we were warmly greeted, promptly checked-in, given a room upgrade (no idea why) and were shown to our quarters. Lovely little room with a private staircase and a great view of the rest of the chateau itself. After a glass of champagne and a good book in the sun, we dressed for dinner and sat down to an incredible, candlelit meal. All in all, when counting amuse-bouches, palette cleansers and the bonus dessert, it was close to seven courses. Paired with a lovely red from the Champagne region, freshly-baked bread, and topped off with an Armagnac, it was among the most memorable dinners on record. And that says something! The champagne breakfast is also perfectly lovely, if a touch expensive. The rooms are quite reasonable--especially the "smaller" ones which we stayed in that begin around 99 Euros. Fantastic stay overall, replete with a little Foosball table? (Alas, I lost!) read more

In the USA, we don't have castles originating in the 12 century. In fact, we don't have "real" castles at all. It was a treat to travel to the Champagne region of France to the charming village of Etoge for a 3 night stay at the grand Chateau d'Etoges. Lovingly renovated in 1991 by the Filliette-Neuville family that has lived in it for over a hundred years, Chateau d'Etoges evokes memories of fairytales enjoyed as children and via Disney movies. From the moment of first inquiry, communications with the staff at Chateau d'Etoges was first class. Emails were promptly answered within 24 hours, upon arrival our party of four were greeted warmly by name. The two charming rooms we had booked were La Directoire and LaTour, both on the first floor (2nd floor in America) and at opposite ends of the chateau. Reasonably priced under $200 per night per room, these two rooms had a shower and a bathtub. Other rooms only had a tub. La Directoire had hand painted floor boards, a king size bed, and 4 windows overlooking the moat and landscape. LaTour is a larger room with a large bathroom, new separate shower, two big windows overlooking the moat and gardens, king size bed, and non working marble fireplace. The ambiance in both is comfortable and enchanting. The wooden shutters when closed allow darkness to encompass the room guaranteeing a restful sleep. We awoke to the quacks of ducks. The natural springs on the property offer the continual soothing sound of water splashing in fountains as well as the moat. Complimentary amenities are upon request at the front desk. Robes and a pot for heating water for tea or coffee are in the room. L'Orangerie across the bridge is a wonderful restaurant offering French "gastronomique" cuisine with fixed prices, plus an a la carte menu. Don't miss the spectacular cheese cart with at least 20 rich French cheeses of your choice. The reasonably priced massages at the spa were excellent using luxurious lotions. A beautiful steam room and sauna plus a small hot tub complete the relaxation. Breakfast buffet with champagne is offered for E18. In the village, there are four caves de champagne, a small market, a bar with a roaring fire where we were able to grab a coffee. It also serves lunch. The Chateau has bicycles available for free but caution is definitely advised when riding on the streets as the vehicles, mostly big trucks zoom by at high speeds. Etoge is centrally located along the Champagne Trail where we visited many wonderful champagne houses, beautiful vineyards, and captivating villages. It is necessary to have a car. The delightful town of Epernay is 30 minutes away and not to be missed. We could have spent a week or more in this alluring countryside and recommend a visit. Simply marvelous! We felt like kings and queens! Magnifique! read more

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