Appreciate the pleasures of life in this Renaissance period house that once welcomed Henri IV's paramour.
Without a doubt, during winter, the crackling wood in the open fireplace in the drawing room is welcoming, but if you come in summertime you might prefer the idea of a pleasant stroll around the grounds followed by a dip in the pool.
At Saint Paterne the old and the new blends together in harmonious marriage of authenticity and originality.
There is a special atmosphere and spirit of a real family château.
The art of hospitality is all around, and owner will invite you to taste a dinner prepared by the master of the house, Charles-Henry. Classics, seasonal produce, flavours from here and abroad mingle for the traveller loving fine things in life.
It is a buffet with various pastries and breads, orange and apple juice, homemade applesauce and yogurt, cake with nuts, cheese, ham, local jams, teas, coffee, granola and cereals.
Staff also proposes vegetable milk. Breakfast can be served in your room.
08.30h - 11.00h
Team encourages your children to have dinner earlier. Adults’dinner is sometimes too long for them, it takes about one and a half hour.
They serve children’s dinner between 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Those meals are specially made for them. Staff organizes a table d’hôtes with any other children staying at the château.
However children are of course welcome to have dinner with their parents in the dining room. Team can prepare for them a more suitable meal.
Staff is certain that your children are angels and will be perfectly behaved at the grown up table!
If you wish, you can dine at small individual tables by candlelight in the dining-room. Every night team sets up the drawing and dining rooms with music and candles, so that you can appreciate the tranquility of the place.
Charles-Henry and Ségolène warmly welcome every guest with an aperitif in front of the fire or in the park. Soon dinner will be served, at individual tables by candlelight in their chateau dining room. Charles-Henry‘s cuisine is classic, yet deliciously nuanced by contemporary flavours from many corners of the world, a delight for every palate.
He always has a special attention to choose the best seasonal produce. If you have any allergies or special dietary needs, just say it, and he will adapt dinner especially for you.
Please make your way before dinner to the drawing room or the park for an aperitif with tonight’s other dinner guests. Dinner will be served soon.
Treat yourself to a shiatsu or essential oil massage. Thierry Johnson - massage specialist, is at your service.
In the park you will find an outdoor heated pool open from early May to the end of September.
Enjoy the cleansing heat in the sauna.
Badminton, ping pong table, a huge trampoline, bicycles, swings, balls and croquet are at your disposal anytime.
In the château you can find games, DVDs, cards, monopoly etc..
Ecurie des As Taquins : horse back riding for any age and any level, located 2 km away from the town center of Alençon.
The beautiful 2.5 acre park, with large old trees is a great place for a walk.
CHÂTEAU DE SAINT PATERNE
Château de Saint Paterne 4 rue de la Gaieté 72610 Saint PaterneFrance