How many people can be accommodated when renting the château?

The estate is exclusively yours for your group, with 21 beds spread across 10 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. You’ll feel right at home, whether with friends or family, without having to share the space.

Can we hire the château for just a weekend?

Yes. Renting a château for a weekend – from Friday to Sunday – is the most common option for a family gathering or a get-together with friends. We can also tailor the duration to suit your plans.

Can we organise a large meal and cook on site?

Yes. There are four dining rooms available for large dinners for up to 22 guests, and the kitchen is at your disposal. You can also book a meal prepared by us or an Italian cookery class.

Is the estate suitable for children?

The grounds are walled and the swimming pool is heated from April to October. The estate’s pond is not fenced off: we ask families to keep a close eye on young children there.

How far from Paris is the château?

About 2 hours and 20 minutes from Paris and ten minutes from Amboise, in Touraine, in the heart of the Loire Valley’s châteaux.

Rent a castle with friends or family for a weekend

Renting a château for a weekend means bringing all your loved ones together under one roof, with no compromises and no neighbours. Not just another holiday cottage, nor a hotel where everyone retreats to their own room: a large family home that you have entirely to yourselves. At the Château de la Huberdière, in Touraine near Amboise, you’ll have a 14-hectare estate and accommodation for 21 people at your disposal, just 2 hours 20 minutes from Paris.

Family gatherings, get-togethers with friends, birthdays or a weekend of celebrations: here’s what a large-capacity castle hire is like, and why this format makes all the difference.

Rent a castle for a group, not a room

Most group accommodation simply provides a place to stay – nothing more. A privately hired château is the opposite: it gives you the whole place to yourselves. The château’s 10 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, can accommodate up to 21 people. The grounds, the swimming pool, the lounges, the large dining table: it’s all yours, with no set timetables and no communal areas shared with strangers.

That’s exactly what people are looking for when they want to rent a château with friends or family: a place where the group can live at its own pace. You meet up in the early morning for a coffee, the children run about in the grounds, and the adults can stay up late without disturbing anyone.

A high-capacity estate

La Huberdière is the perfect choice for anyone looking for accommodation for 20 people, with the added charm of a real château.

10 charming rooms and suites, sleeps 21, en-suite bathroom
Four dining rooms for a grand dinner for up to 22 guests
A kitchen is available for you to prepare your meals
A 14-hectare enclosed park and a swimming pool heated from April to October

There’s no shortage of space, either inside or out. You can gather everyone together for a big meal, then spread out across the lounges, the grounds or by the pool. Everyone finds their own spot, whilst the group remains together.

A weekend with friends or a family get-together

The most common format is still the weekend, from Friday to Sunday. Two nights are enough to switch off and really reconnect, without the hassle of a long journey. The château is just as suitable for a family reunion as it is for a special birthday, a low-key stag or hen party, or simply a get-together between old friends.

We leave it up to you to enjoy your stay in your own way. You can cook for yourselves or let us take care of the meals; you can organise your own activities or ask us for advice. Our role is to take care of the logistics so that you can spend time with your loved ones.

Things to do during your stay

The estate is self-contained, but the Touraine region beckons. From the château, you can explore the surrounding area without ever having to drive far.

A dip in the heated swimming pool, a game of pétanque or table tennis in the park
An Italian cookery class with me, exploring my heritage and the market
A wine tasting in Vouvray or Montlouis-sur-Loire, just a few minutes away
A day out visiting castles: Amboise and the Clos Lucé are ten minutes away, Chenonceau is twenty minutes away

To help you plan your visits, our guide to visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley suggests a suggested itinerary. And if you’d like to extend your stay, the staying at a château page provides details of the rooms and their rates.

Book the castle for hire

Whether for a weekend, a long weekend or a week, the château is available for private hire all year round. Full details of the venues, capacity and package options can be found on the family reunions and château hire page.

Let us know your dates, the number of guests and the theme of your stay. We’ll send you a bespoke proposal within 24 hours, and we’ll get the château ready so that all you have to do is turn up.