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Domaine et Château de Valinches

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A modern staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a second floor with large windows and hanging pendant lights.
A large, historic building with multiple towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A large, historic building with two prominent towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A restaurant with stone walls, round tables, and brown chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2979 Rte de Valinches Valinches, Marols, Loire, 42560
  • Place, Musée International Pétanque et Boules
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorges de la Loire
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a bottle.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Comfort Room

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Comfort Room

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Superior Room

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Superior Room

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and curtains.

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Luxury Room

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large window, and a vanity with a mirror.

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Marols

Located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Musée International Pétanque et Boules, Domaine et Château de Valinches is within a 15-minute drive of Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Resistance et Deportation. This 30-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Musée International Pétanque et Boules - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Resistance et Deportation - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez - 24 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Gorges de la Loire - 39 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Stade Geoffroy-Guichard - 52 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Andrezieux-Boutheon Sury-le-Comtal Station - 17 min drive
  • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Pérignois - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette du Camping de la Belle Etoile - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Clos Perché - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar des Amis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Halis Food Tacos Kebab - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Domaine et Château de Valinches

Guests of Domaine et Château de Valinches enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and spa services. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This golf hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 463 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 18 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 18 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Domaine Et Chateau Valinches
Domaine et Château de Valinches Hotel
Domaine et Château de Valinches Marols
Domaine et Château de Valinches Hotel Marols

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

Domaine et Château de Valinches offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Domaine et Château de Valinches on Sep 8, 2026 start from $165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Domaine et Château de Valinches?

This hotel is located in Marols, close to Musée International Pétanque et Boules and Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Resistance et Deportation.

Is there parking available at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Domaine et Château de Valinches feature a casino?

No, Domaine et Château de Valinches doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Domaine et Château de Valinches a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and couples/private dining.

Are there hot tubs at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Domaine et Château de Valinches have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Domaine et Château de Valinches serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Domaine et Château de Valinches allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Domaine et Château de Valinches for a fee of EUR 18 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Domaine et Château de Valinches?

The closest major airport to Domaine et Château de Valinches is Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), which is 15.9 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Domaine et Château de Valinches.

Domaine et Château de Valinches Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The place is stunning ,the room big and modern with a large bathroom and a very comfortable bed We booked dinner at the restaurant and it was amazing Absolutely a beautiful place all around
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selahaddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of nature very nice area and fresh air to refresh your mind and body
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice!

Great spot! Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This chateau is stunning and very beautiful. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The night manager when we arrived Sunday night was especially friendly and helpful. Well done for running an awesome hotel. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a gem!

What a fantastic find! My husband, 14 year old and I were thrilled to fine this place. It’s modern inside a historic monastery. Just beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. If you can’t do stairs requests a ground floor room. We definitely would come back. The grounds & views are amazing.
Such gorgeous hydrangeas
Breakfast jams
At sunrise!
View out the window
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional experience

Having been travelling this stay was the absolute highlight of all the hotels we have stayed in, this place is stunning. The weather was dreadful but it did not matter. The grounds are exceptional with stunning views at every step. We had breakfast and whilst not a huge cooked option the rest was quality produce and more than enough for breakfast. We are in the restaurant and went for the tree courses which was exceptional value for money, again quality produce both well cooked and well presented. Two nights was not enough, we loved it. We also travelled with a dog who was welcome in all parts of the Chateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional experience

We have been travelling around France, Spain and Italy for 12 weeks and this stay was the absolute highlight of all the hotels we have stayed in, this place is stunning. The weather was dreadful but it did not matter. The grounds are exceptional with stunning views at every step. We had breakfast and whilst not a huge cooked option the rest was quality produce and more than enough for breakfast. We are in the restaurant and went for the tree courses which was exceptional value for money, again quality produce both well cooked and well presented. Two nights was not enough, we loved it. We also travelled with a dog who was welcome in all parts of the Chateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bien mais pas encore parfait

Très beau cadre dans un château joliment restauré malgré des tons un peu ternes dans le restaurant Au niveau du confort il est dommage d’arriver en fin de journée dans une chambre glaciale en novembre alors que le temps est froid et pluvieux Le restaurant était également trop froid J’aurais préféré plus d’explications sur les menus : j’ai choisi les petits farcis et j’ai vu arriver une petite courge farcie de légumes donc un plat végétarien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe environnement Calme et accueil sympathique Literie de qualité Restauration de qualité
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour

Séjour agréable au calme en pleine nature. Accueil chaleureux, aucune remarque. Au restaurant bonne cuisine avec présentation adaptée au plat. Seul remarque le vin a été servi a une température trop élevé
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un joli séjour. Le domaine est magnifique. Un havre de verdure. Tout y fait pour accueillir des groupes ou mariage. Cependant il manque de quoi s'asseoir pour encore plus prendre son temps et contempler. Les chambres ne sont malheureusement pas toutes dans le château. Un petit déjeuner un peu décevant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Site magnifique, petit dejeuner laisse à désirer

Site remarquable dans un décor qui l'est tout autant. Chambre neuve parfaitement décorée, tv grand écran, très bien, literie très confortable, propreté irréprochable. Un bémol, le petit déjeuner .....café mauvais (voir meme très mauvais), à 9h40 alors que le service s'arrete à 10h,il n'y avait plus de confiture, plus de beurre , plus d'oranges pressées, plus de charcuterie, pas de fruits, ni en salade ni meme à l'unité, et lorsque j'en ai demandé on m'a répondu : "il n'y en a plus" .....A 18 euros le petit déjeuner, etre cantonné à manger juste un mini-croissant (excellent au demeurant) c'est dommage et du coup ça fait cher le croissant....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Lieu magnifique et personnel tres agréable, parfait !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour étage

Séjour étape tres belle architecture mais ambiance un peut froide a l intérieur, chambre un peut petite. Petit déjeuner ordinaire.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Ils se démarquent par un service très chaleureux et très professionnel , cela fait un moment que je n’avais pas vu autant de qualités dans un prix si raisonnable .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WE hors du temps

WE en amoureux, rupture avec le quotidien d'une famille nombreuse, pour une vie au château ... Nous avons beaucoup aimé !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft in einer wunderschönen Region! Es passt alles, sehr freundliches Personal, tolles Abendessen!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau domaine

Très beau domaine, des petits problèmes à l'arrivée mais vite résolus. La chambre était suffisamment grande, le lit très confortable, juste des mauvaises odeurs dûs à la climatisation. Le restaurant est un peu cher mais très bon. Le petit déjeuner parfait.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Style des chambres, établissement ancien et parfaitement rénové.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Le lieu vaut le détour, pas le service

Le lieu est superbe et bien rénové. Les chambres standard sont très petites dignes d'un hôtel de bas de gamme. Le personnel semble soit dépassé (réception), soit ne pas vraiment prêter attention au fait qu'il y a des clients. Le petit-déjeuner dans la salle de restaurant avec une musique à tue-tête venant de la cuisine n'est pas exactement la définition d'un 4 étoiles...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super découverte

Super hôtel. Rénovation de très bel qualité avec de beau matériaux. Sans dénaturer le château. Seul petit bémol, notre chambre était un peu petite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bon séjour dans l'ensemble. Beaucoup de poussière dans la chambre. Service rapide au restaurant, assiettes plus que légères, les portions laissent à désirer, le personnel manque de professionnalisme et de tenue vestimentaire pour un hotel qui désire être un 4 étoiles
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025