Mélusine's voice
The Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil as the days go byLife at the château is rich in events, sensations and emotions. You'll come here to step back in time, stroll through the gardens... You'll stay here to create timeless memories, punctuated by unique surroundings and experiences.
With the voice of Mélusine, the blog of Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, go behind the scenes of these authentic moments of life, discover the comfort of the houses and the enchantment of the guest rooms, and read our most beautiful stories, while waiting to live yours soon.
Eighty artists for the festival
The first edition of the Coeur de France arts and nature festival kicks off today at the château d'Ainay le Vieil. This major event welcomes eighty local, national and international artists until Sunday June 8. Article by Yacine Azoung for...
château life as told to children
Last Monday, the kindergarten and first-grade pupils, accompanied by their teachers and volunteer moms, took their end-of-year field trip to the château d'Ainay le Vieil. They visited the château , and were surprised to find themselves in costume for...
Introduction to the Festival Art et Nature in Chasseur d'Images magazine
A newcomer to the long line of festivals devoted to nature, "Coeur de France" stands out from the rest by its majestic setting (the château d'Ainay le Vieil, also known as "le petit Carcassonne") and its openness to naturalist art...
La Demeure Historique
La Demeure Historique represents the owner-managers of classified, listed or potentially listed historic buildings, and provides them with support and advice in carrying out their mission. Founded in 1924 and recognized as a public utility in 1965, the association...
Gardens of France
To protect, improve and promote the parks and gardens of the Centre region, that's the aim of the members of the Association des Parcs et Jardins en Région Centre. Among them are nearly 130 owners and managers of public and private parks,...




