The chateau is full of charm and sits amid a beautiful rural France property. The chateau and grounds are impeccably maintained. We were there in October and the fall leaves were at their peak. Our room was in the historic chateau and could not have been lovelier. A nice blend of old and new: It was furnished with attractive antiques and had a great view of the grounds. At the same time, it had a modern bathroom with all the amenities. The service was excellent and had nice, personalized touches.
Three things travelers may want to be aware of:
1. The chateau is located outside of Luneville. If Luneville is your primary destination/point of interest, you should know that is somewhat difficult to find if you are unfamiliar with Luneville and the surrounding area. Stay here only if you have access to a car.
2. There is a cattle farm adjacent to the chateau, and we noticed an unpleasant odor wafting our way. This was not noticeable inside the chateau, but was definitely "in the air" outside.
3. Because of its distance from Luneville, there are no restaurant options other than the restaurant in the chateau. While the kitchen and wait staff are highly professional, be aware that the price of a dinner for two could exceed the cost of your room for a night. It is very expensive! A low cost alternative would have been nice.
With these three caveats in mind, I would not hesitate to recommend the chateau. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. The chateau, its rooms, and its grounds take you back to another era. We enjoyed our stay.
- Chateau d Adomenil Luneville
- Chateau d Adomenil
