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The Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil as the days go by

Life 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.

We'll be sleeping at the château

We'll be sleeping at the château

Among the many surprises in store for the 2020 season at the château d'Ainay-le-Vieil is a new range of overnight accommodation château To kick off this project, we're planning our first bed & breakfast and gîte, whose...

Ainay-le-Vieil flea market

Ainay-le-Vieil flea market

On August 15, the village of Ainay-le-Vieil was transformed into a gigantic flea market, much to the delight of bargain hunters. Between the villages of La Celette, La Perche and Ainay-le-Vieil, it's become a tradition. Every August 15th, we organize a flea market....

Restoration work continues at the château

Restoration work continues at the château

The château d'Ainay-le-Vieil will continue to display all its splendor for a long time to come. Restoration work continues... Following the restoration of the outbuildings, modifications to the gardens and their illumination, a new wave of work is now beginning on the...