- Location17 miles north of Lyon
- Country/State France
- Region Europe: Atlantic
Dating from the 13th century, the Château de Bagnols is set among vineyards, forests and green hills in the heart of the Beaujolais, in central France. The twenty-one rooms (including thirteen suites)have been painstakingly restored, revealing wall paintings created during the château's finest period when nearby Lyon was one of Europe's great Renaissance cities. Bagnols offers both the experience of being a cherished guest in historic, luxurious and relaxing surroundings, as well as an ideal venue for conferences and product launches of the most exclusive nature.
Rates
EUR 500 - 2,700 per night/room/suite
Continental breakfast EUR 32 per person
American breakfast EUR 37 per person
Location
Château de Bagnols is located seventeen miles north of Lyon.
Accommodation
The twenty-one bedrooms, which include thirteen suites (eight in the chateau itself and five in the adjacent building), bear the names of those who have contributed to the Château's distinguished past.
Dining
Lyon has a world-famous cuisine, and the head chef at the Château de Bagnols is rightly proud of his tempting menus, delighting the guests with regional delicacies and traditional dishes.
Activities
The Wine Trail passes through the nearby local villages. Alternatively, Lyon offers carriage rides and horse riding, ballooning, golf, tennis, and shopping.
Best time to travel
The Beaujolais region enjoys a continental climate. Its winters are cold but dry. Spring is mild, and the summers, from June to September, are warm and sunny.
Getting there
Lyon/Saint-Exupéry International Airport. Railway stations: Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache.