Welcome to
Château de La Rivière

A 17th century castle at the gates of Perche, 1h30 from Paris

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Sleeping in a castle: our guest rooms

The house offers you an unforgettable experience.

The exceptional guest rooms are located in the center of the castle. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, authentic, comfortable and relaxing. Statues, fabrics and precious furniture coexist there with elegance and harmony.

All rooms enjoy a remarkable view of the park and the main courtyard.

A gourmet breakfast is served in the Aligre lounge.

Visit the rooms

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Dinner or lunch at the castle: the table d’hôtes

For residents in guest rooms, it is possible to book a candlelit dinner in a romantic atmosphere in the Aligre lounge or depending on the conditions outside on the terrace.

Lovers of French cuisine, we hope to please you with quality dishes.

The menus offered at our guest tables always consist of refined and tasty cuisine ready to delight young and old, taking into account any intolerances or specifications.

Remember to book in advance.

Reserve a table

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Explore the park and enjoy the activities

The 140 ha park offers a preserved natural setting for the castle and its visitors.

You can enjoy the rich fauna and flora while walking along the canals, the Eure and in the forest.

A number of sports and leisure activities are offered and more are to come.

The park was designed under Louis XIII during the construction of the castle. The layout of the canals and alleys has remained unchanged since.

Enjoy the activities

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Experience the century-old history of the castle

We offer two types of visits:

guided tour through the courtyards, the interior of the castle and the dovecote (then free access to the park) from June to September
free walk in the park and around the castle from May to September.

Visit our dedicated page for all the information on days, times, tour prices and special events that we can organize.

Visit and history

in Pontgouin

an exceptional guest castle

The Château de La Rivière is an inhabited, welcoming and warm house. The objects and decoration reflect the life of a family, travels, readings, exchanges on shared passions, always respecting the history of the place.

You are received in a group from the beginning of the 17thth century very preserved over the centuries.

The architecture, interior decoration and the setting of a large park in unspoiled nature will offer you a privileged break.

The Château de la Rivière is open as a guest room resident or as a day visitor.

Discover its history

Le château de La Rivière est une maison habitée, accueillante et chaleureuse. Les objets et la décoration sont le reflet de la vie d'une famille, de voyages, de lectures, d'échanges sur des passions partagées, toujours dans le respect de l'histoire du lieu.

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Château de La Rivière
services, activities, accessibility

Enjoy castle life:
Services

5 comfortable guest rooms decorated with elegance

Generous guest table or romantic picnic baskets

140 hectare park to escape, rest or surpass yourself

Indoor swimming pool from May to October, ideal for relaxing

WIFI to stay connected to external realities

Massages and treatments that invite relaxation and well-being;

Baby Sitter to enjoy the company of your other half

Clean, well-behaved pets allowed

Car with driver to discover the region with peace of mind

Enjoy the great outdoors:explore the park

walk in the heart of calm nature, rich in biodiversity

bike ride in the woods or on the banks of the Eure

boat or canoe trip on the canals;

Running inside or around the park

Tennis in singles, doubles, for fun;

Fly fishing in the Boizard pond, the Eure and the canals

Getting to Château de La Rivière:accessibility

By car :

Paris: 1h30
Chartres: 30m
Dreux 30m
Le Mans: 1 hour

By direct train from Paris Montparnasse, station:

Pontgouin, 3 km
Courville-sur-Eure, 10 km
La Loupe, 10 km
Chartres, 30 km

Transport to or from Roissy and Orly airports

Transport to or from Courville-sur-Eure station

Helicopter transport from Issy les Moulineaux

Day and night, discover the Château de la Rivière and its estate

They came, they visited it, they stayed there, they thank us:

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We had an excellent stay in Édouard and Alice's castle. We feel that they like to receive people and that they don't do things by halves, whether it's cleanliness, meals, the environment, or quantity. I highly recommend if you want total immersion in a castle and all this in royal calm.

Ivan V.review on Airbnb Oct. 2023

Welcome to Château de La Rivière