Perched on the hillside overlooking the capital of Savoie in a luscious, distant location, Château de Candie attracts you into its embrace . . . an invite that may go away you breathless as you drive up its winding non-public drive. The château’s ivy-cloaked façade and 14th-century fortifications are each mesmerizing and provoking. Surrounded by grape vines, evergreen forest, lush gardens, and fountains, the property delivers magnificent views of the Chartreuse Mountain vary within the distance.
Credit score: Château de Candie
A serious advantage of this luxe resort is its handy location to many alpine resorts and the most important pure lake in France. And let’s not overlook that you simply’ll be staying in a French citadel. From Paris, it’s a great cease en route to the Riviera and even additional south to Italy. For us, it was a detour from Provence and one nicely price taking. Beneath, the grapevines as you enter the property.
Château de Candie and its Appeal
The spectacular château’s exterior under. Notice that since we have been there in September, you possibly can see remnants of the seasonal change of colours. Château de Candie feels oh so 14th-century and but there are trendy conveniences all through. It presents the very best of each worlds.
The primary entrance at Château de Candie
The gardens at Château de Candie
Above and under, the grounds at Château de Candie
My favourite sitting room is what I name the Whiskey Room, depicted under. It’d look vibrant within the image, however it’s heat and completely stress-free, with an superior vibe within the night, whether or not you’re sipping Cognac along with your accomplice or gathering in a small group. On our first night, we had wine with a cheeseboard earlier than retiring for the evening. Excellent!
Lounge areas at Château de Candie
Beneath, a hallway resulting in the foyer.
Hallway resulting in the foyer at Château de Candie
Above, the trail to our room on the primary flooring.
You may dine within the courtyard if the climate is appropriate or go for one of many three distinctive rooms inside, relying in your temper and choice. Moreover, there’s a breakfast room at Château de Candie the place they serve various choices each day, from contemporary juices, croissants, yoghurt and muesli, to potatoes, baked tomatoes, eggs, sausage, breads and extra.
It’s a beautiful property to get misplaced in nature as you wander across the Château de Candie grounds. Behind a protected gate, amidst lion statues and flowers, you’ll discover the swimming pool.
Out door fountain and look at of the again of the property. Credit score: Château de Candie
Though it was Fall, it was nonetheless heat sufficient to lounge out by the pool.
I fell in love with the lion statues across the pool — we have now them at dwelling, albeit smaller. Lion statues symbolize power, braveness and safety. It isn’t unusual to see them at entrances, symbolizing authority but in addition prosperity and good luck. The meanings clearly differ relying on the tradition. For instance, The Lion of Judah in Jewish custom or the guardian function in Chinese language and Vietnamese cultures.
Lion statues by the pool. Spectacular, proper?
There was a marriage reception after we first arrived, which is ideal for lounging outdoors on the outside beds. It’s such an ideal property for a marriage or special day.
Sitting areas at Château de Candie are scattered all through, together with tremendous cozy velvet armchairs. They’ve restorative massages as nicely, which I had the chance to attempt earlier than leaving. “Chinese language fashion,” she mentioned and I might inform that she knew her meridians. For health followers, there’s additionally a small gymnasium downstairs with free weights and a handful of machines.
The Rooms @ Château de Candie
There are numerous room sorts and each is actually distinctive. In different phrases, the rooms have their very own distinctive character and character however every with undertones of concord and serenity. A few of the choices at this 4-star property embody Junior Cosy rooms, Château Rooms which boast all issues elegant, Junior Suites that replicate the French artwork of dwelling, and Common Suites which may accommodate as much as six individuals. There’s additionally the Duchess Tower which is fashionable for weddings. Its rounded structure provides it a regal look, so whether or not its a marriage, particular anniversary event or just a romantic weekend escape, it’s an ideal alternative.
A Junior Suite at Château de Candie. Credit score: the property.
Beneath are a number of different room decisions so you may get a sense for what they’ve to supply. Completely beautiful! They take note of the main points and it reveals.
We had a Junior Suite on the main-floor, simply off the foyer.
Beneath, the sitting space in our suite.
Above social feed. Credit score: Château de Candie
In our Junior Suite, they’ve an quaint tub within the loos in addition to a large two particular person bathe.
Eating at Château de Candie
They’ve two eating places: their in-house La Cantine, the resort’s genuine restaurant with a terrace providing fabulous views of the wooded gardens and fountain and Le Lido, their restaurant on the shores of Lake Bourget, roughly a ten or so minute drive from the resort. The service, meals, wine and ambiance have been all high notch. They provide an ever-changing menu utilizing domestically sourced components, so relying on the season. Beneath is a view of the lake from inside Le Lido.
Credit score: Le Lido / Château de Candie
Let’s begin with our lunch expertise at Le Lido, the place we sat outdoors on a heat Fall day.
We have been lucky sufficient to get a desk proper on the lake’s edge, so the views all afternoon have been spectacular.
Inside is equally charming with a central round bar you chill out at — there are vast home windows going through the lake so you possibly can nonetheless get the views throughout cooler months when it’s not appropriate to dine outdoors.
We loved a few appetizers and mains for lunch — observe that Anthony wished to attempt a burger, which is uncommon after we are reviewing eating places, however the climate and vibe referred to as for it. That mentioned, it was removed from an extraordinary burger with its truffle sauce. Decadent burger sums it up and simply take a look at these fries.
I went for a filet with a contemporary multi-colored tomato salad.
The true prize (along with the divine cocktails and wine) was the starters. Beneath is a scrumptious Mocktail made with Mango, Apricot, Oranges, and contemporary mint. In addition they provide varied Apertifs, Kir, beers and ciders in addition to a complete wine menu. For our principal course, I opted for a glass of the 2022 AOP Savoie Chignin Bergeron (Raipoumpou). Different nice choices embody Gaspacho with Basil, Ceviche and Beef Tartare with fries.
A mocktail at Le Lido for lunch, on the banks of the Lake Bourget
Chef Badara Gueye fuses basic French delicacies with flavors and spices from Senegal, showcasing contemporary, seasonal components. One evening, we have been handled to a wine tasting on the bar by their on-site somalier at La Cantine. If the bar isn’t your factor, you possibly can get pleasure from a relaxing glass of Viognier wine constructed from grapes grown within the château’s personal winery, outdoors on a picnic blanket with breathtaking views of the valley.
The indoor eating room space in the primary resort is a mixture of stylish, elegant and previous world.
We had two meals at La Cantine – learn our foodie write-up of La Cantine that goes into element about our expertise. It’s one for the document books – we completely liked it! Studying the article is price it alone only for an image of Le Lido’s contemporary strawberry soup – OMG!! I’m nonetheless interested by it weeks later. And the way concerning the under divine concoction with figs?
A number of call-outs at La Cantine embody the Salmon Filet with cranberries, the Tuna Fumee Stracciatella, and the Volaille Farcie aux Blettes et Champignons (that’s mushrooms child and it was oh so heavenly).
And dessert was equally delicious and decadent all wrapped into one. Suppose Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Pavlova with Peaches, Creme Brulee and Chocolate Fondue.
Right here we’re on the bar one evening for tasting, together with Sauternes, which was our waiter’s concept. As soon as they realized we liked an analogous fashion, out it got here. It’s a wine constructed from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle Grapes and is on the sweeter aspect, so it’s an awesome option to pair with a dessert or a cheeseboard. We did a tasting with Raphael, who poured a wide range of choices for us.
Our waiter brings out the Sauternes – OMG, it was so delish!
BELOW, the doorway to the property.
Different perks embody each day breakfast, 24-hour reception, ensuite rest room with a bathe or bathtub, satellite tv for pc TV, wifi and free parking. Le Château de Candie is situated simply 10 minutes from Chambéry metropolis centre and is a 3.5 to 4 hour drive to the Marseille Airport. To entice you just a little extra, check out the view we noticed driving from Avignon to the château.
The view on our drive to Château de Candie within the French Alps
Right here’s a brief video recap of our keep on the resort. Two thumbs up – we’ll undoubtedly return!
DETAILS
Purple Summer season Château de Candie
533 Rue du Bois de Candie
73000 Chambéry, France
https://purplesummer.com/locations/accommodation-in-the-french-alps/chateau-de-candie/
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