If you are looking for something out of the ordinary this is the place for you. The Chateau has a wonderful history with lots of charm and character. Claude was a wonderful host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only disappointment we had was that our stay was far too short (only 1 night). We would definitely go back... more

Chateau de la Voloniere was not what we expected - it was different, not specialy good/not specialy bad - just different. We were a family with 12 adults and 3 children who had the place alone for 14 days. Arriving - We meet Claude a nice man, who speaks good english for a frenchman. He arranged dinner with wine in... more

What a place. Enjoyed every minute of it. Arriving at the place to hear Pink Floyd playing in the 12th Century Chapel signaled the start of a memorable week. Possibly not for the faint hearted, more Chateau quirky than Chateau Grand. In Claude was an amazing and welcoming host whose enthusiasm and hospitality was a true treat. Lots to to... more

I've been to France many times on holiday and love the place - the climate, the food, the architecture, the cultrure, and so on ... but by far the happiest, most hilarious and interesting holiday I had was at the Chateau de la Voloniere. Don't go there if you expect Formula 1 or Travelodge B & B. To go there... more

I have been going here for 7 years - I don't seek perfection I seek tranquility great surroundings a house with a million stories an owner who has clearly un uphill struggle on his own to keep this place going and this is clearly a labour of love. I love the quirkiness, the history the very natural garden and this... more

This chateau is living history - definitely for the more adventurous traveller. Claude is so welcoming, plying us with wine in his beautiful vaulted historic dining room. He can't do enough for his 'new family'. This is our third visit, using it as a two or three day stopover en route to other parts. We used his cycles and spent... more

We are a family of 2 adults & 2 children aged 6 & 4. We loved our week long stay at the Chateau de la Voloniere with Claude & his dog Fifi. We self-catered in the 'Arthur' Rooms which were clean & comfortable. The Chateau is an amazing place & Claude is full of fascinating stories. Nice walks around the... more

I am writing on behalf of the Austin Healey Club of England, South Western Centre. In 2007 we were looking for a location within easy driving of Le Mans. Our plan was to take a group of about 15 cars over for the Classic Le Mans week in July 2008. One of our members found the Chateau on a UK... more

I agree with the reviewers who didn't like this place. There is nothing special about this place except that it was the biggest contrast between what I expected and what is there. After reading the glowing reviews I was expecting at least a decent place. The promises made in the advertisement for this chateau were just that. Disappointed with the... more