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Château de Clémery
approx. 2.5 km
A château that goes back to a 15th-century fortified complex and took its present look in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is private; the park opens on Heritage Days.
Photo: Housette, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château Colin: a villa stay on a château estate in Lorraine, near Nancy
The Château Colin stands in the hamlet of Manoncourt-sur-Seille, part of Belleau, between Nancy and Metz in Lorraine. Rebuilt as a residence in the 1920s, it is known for a late-Gothic-style hall with a monumental fireplace and painted frescoes of the four seasons, listed as a historic monument. Guests stay in the Villa Louis Guingot, a holiday let offered under the Château Colin name, with a garden and a full kitchen.
At a glance
- Location
- Belleau (hamlet of Manoncourt-sur-Seille), Meurthe-et-Moselle (Lorraine), in the Seille valley, about 20 km from Nancy and 27 km from Metz as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- The Villa Louis Guingot, a holiday-let villa offered under the Château Colin name by a private host; a second villa of the estate is listed separately
- Highlights
- Garden, kitchen, washing machine, Smart TV, Wi-Fi in the rooms, parking on site; the estate’s hall with frescoes is a listed historic monument
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 from 4 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 10 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · upper floors reached by stairs only
Staying at Château Colin: a villa on a château estate in Lorraine
This is a stay in a villa rather than in a hotel. Expedia lists the Villa Louis Guingot under the name Château Colin, as a castle in a rural setting run by a private host. The villa is named after the painter who decorated the estate’s great hall, and a second villa on the same estate, Villa Teranga, is listed separately. The listing does not say whether any rooms are inside the château itself, so it is best to check the booking page for the exact arrangement.
The villa is set up for self-catering: the listing mentions a kitchen, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board, a Smart TV, central heating and a bathroom with bath or shower, with bed linen, towels, a hairdryer, soap and toilet paper provided. There is a garden, and Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.
Guests should note that the upper floors are reached by stairs only. For particular accessibility needs, Expedia advises contacting the property directly via the booking confirmation.
Photos of Château Colin
The history of Château Colin at Manoncourt-sur-Seille
- After 1850 – The château is built once the first half of the 19th century is over.
- 1914–1918 – The building is damaged during the First World War.
- 1920–1924 – The industrialist Émile Colin buys it and has the architect Georges Biet turn it into a residence.
- 9 April 1990 – The great hall and its vestibule, together with the façades and roofs that shelter them, are listed as historic monuments.
- Today – The estate offers villas as holiday lets, among them the Villa Louis Guingot.
According to French Wikipedia, the Château Colin is a 19th-century building that was damaged in the First World War and then converted into a residence in the early 1920s. The Colin name comes from the industrialist who bought it at that time.
Its best-known feature is the great hall, in a late-Gothic style, with a monumental fireplace and rural frescoes on the theme of the four seasons painted by Louis Guingot, after whom the villa is named. Wikipedia does not describe public opening, so the hall should be seen as part of the estate’s story rather than as a visit on offer.
Facilities and services at Château Colin
The details below come from the Expedia listing for the Villa Louis Guingot (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary.
Rooms & bathroom
- Bed linen provided
- Bath or shower
- Hairdryer, soap and toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Smart TV
- Central heating
Kitchen & laundry
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry
Outdoors
- Garden
- Parking on site
Services
- Wi-Fi in the rooms, internet access in some public areas
- Upper floors reached by stairs only
- Non-smoking property
- Accessibility requests via the property
Where Château Colin is: the Seille valley between Nancy and Metz
The Château Colin lies in the hamlet of Manoncourt-sur-Seille, part of the commune of Belleau in Meurthe-et-Moselle, in the Seille valley in the east of France. Nancy is about 20 km to the south and Metz about 27 km to the north. By road, Expedia gives around 17 minutes to Nancy-Marbache station and 37 minutes to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine airport, so a car is the practical choice.
Close by are Clémery, with its château, and the small town of Nomeny. Expedia lists several sights within 15 km, including the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, the Saint-Martin church and the Premonstratensian abbey of Pont-à-Mousson, the tourist office and the Au Fil du Papier museum.
Pont-à-Mousson and the ruins of the Château de Mousson are around 10 km away, while Nancy, with its UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas, makes an easy day trip.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château Colin)
| Manoncourt-sur-Seille (hamlet) | approx. 200 m |
| Château de Clémery | approx. 2.5 km |
| Nomeny | approx. 2.5 km |
| Château de Morey | approx. 6 km |
| Château de Mousson (ruins) | approx. 9.5 km |
| Pont-à-Mousson | approx. 11 km |
| Nancy | approx. 20 km |
| Metz | approx. 27 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château Colin
Nomeny
approx. 2.5 km
A small town on the Seille, a tributary of the Moselle, halfway between Nancy and Metz. Its church, dedicated to Saint Stephen, is the main landmark.
Photo: alainalele, CC BY 2.0
Château de Morey
approx. 6 km
A fortified manor house on a ridge of the Grand Couronné above the Natagne valley, in the hamlet of Morey, with the village church beside it.
Photo: Musicaline, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de Mousson (ruins)
approx. 9.5 km
Ruined fortress first mentioned in 948 and home of the Counts of Mousson until the 13th century. It was demolished in 1633 under pressure from French troops.
Photo: François BERNARDIN, CC BY 3.0
Pont-à-Mousson
approx. 11 km
A town on the Moselle, long a fortress and frontier town. Its 18th-century Premonstratensian abbey on the riverbank is now a cultural centre.
Photo: Rolf Krahl (Rotkraut), CC BY 4.0
Nancy and Place Stanislas
approx. 20 km
The former capital of the Duchy of Lorraine. Its Place Stanislas, built in the 1750s for Stanislas Leszczyński, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Photo: Parsifall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Who is Château Colin for?
Families and groups
A villa with a kitchen, washing machine, garden and parking suits families or friends who want to cook and spend time together.
Couples
A quiet hamlet in the Seille valley, with Nancy’s elegant squares a short drive away, makes a calm base for a few days.
History and architecture fans
A listed painted hall, the château of Clémery, the ruins of Mousson and the abbey of Pont-à-Mousson all lie within about 11 km.
Lorraine explorers
Nancy and Metz are roughly equidistant, and the Lorraine Regional Nature Park is listed among the nearby sights.
Good to know before booking Château Colin
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
- Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
- This is a villa run by a private host; the listing does not specify whether rooms are inside the château itself.
- Parking is available on site.
- Upper floors are reached by stairs only; for accessibility needs, contact the property via the booking confirmation.
- A second villa of the estate, Villa Teranga, is listed separately on Expedia.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château Colin?
Yes, in the Villa Louis Guingot, a holiday-let villa offered on Expedia under the Château Colin name. The listing does not say whether guests sleep inside the château itself.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on site.
Can you cook at the villa?
Yes. The listing mentions a kitchen, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board and a Smart TV.
How far is Château Colin from Nancy and Metz?
Nancy is about 20 km and Metz about 27 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives around 17 minutes by car to Nancy-Marbache station and 37 minutes to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine airport.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château Colin listing on Expedia.
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