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.
2021, the château prepares to reopen
In accordance with government orders, the château d'Ainay-le-Vieil and its gardens are closed until further notice. Nevertheless, restoration and refurbishment work is continuing, and the château d'Ainay-le-Vieil is expected to open its doors on April 1...
2020, Re-opening of the château on May 29
château d'Ainay-le-Vieil opens its doors! Following the Covid-19 crisis and several months of restoration and refurbishment work, the château d'Ainay-le-Vieil finally opens its doors on May 29, 2020 for a special season. The...
An escape game at the château
The Château is delighted to present its escape game! Come and experience a unique moment within the walls of the Feudal dwelling. A journey back in time to the Hundred Years' War. You are the lords of the Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil....
A new lease of life for the château
The château d'Ainay-le-Vieil could be described as an old man, still in shape but a little tired, who's giving himself a second lease of life. With the help of the French Ministry of Culture, restoration work at Ainay has already begun. After a...
Restoration of the commons nears completion
The complete restoration of the outbuildings at château d'Ainay-le-Vieil will soon be completed. This is the way to save the endangered 17th-century buildings and give the site a new environment and the possibility of offering new options. As soon as the...