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Château de Grillemont
approx. 4.5 km
A château at La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin, listed as a historic monument in 1989. Around 1465 it passed to a chamberlain of Louis XI, who is recorded as visiting.
Photo: Nataters, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château des Usages: a château rental in Manthelan, Touraine
Château des Usages is a château rental in Manthelan, a small town in the Indre-et-Loire in the south of Touraine. The listing describes a stone house with a tower, six bathrooms and a private host, which makes it a base for sleeping in a château between Loches and the Loire valley. It is a holiday let rather than a hotel, so the stay is self-contained and independent.
At a glance
- Location
- Manthelan, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire), in southern Touraine, about 14 km from Loches as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Holiday rental in a château, managed by a private host; six bathrooms with showers or baths
- Highlights
- Stone house with a tower, living room with fireplace, bed linen and towels provided, central heating, iron and hair dryer
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 from 2 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · designated smoking areas · charges may apply for extra guests
Staying at Château des Usages: a château rental in the heart of Touraine
To stay at Château des Usages is to rent a château-style house in the middle of Touraine rather than a hotel room. The Expedia listing is titled “Château des Usages rental in the heart of Touraine” and describes a château in Manthelan run by a private host. The house is built of stone, with many windows and a prominent tower, and stands among lawns and flower beds.
The reception rooms include a living room with a chandelier, fireplace, leather sofas and armchairs, and a dining area with a long table. The bedrooms are furnished with beds, bedside tables and dressing tables, and the listing counts six bathrooms with showers, or baths or showers. Bed linen and towels are provided, and the house has central heating, a hair dryer and an iron with ironing board.
Pets are not allowed, and smoking is restricted to designated areas. Details such as the number of bedrooms and the kitchen equipment are not spelled out in the summary used for this guide, so it is worth checking them on the Expedia listing before booking.
Photos of Château des Usages
History around Château des Usages: Touraine’s royal heartland
- 11th century – Loches castle is begun in the first third of the century, and Marmoutier Abbey founds the priory of Le Louroux, a few kilometres from Manthelan.
- c. 1465 – Roland de Lescoët, chamberlain to Louis XI and governor of Loches castle, becomes owner of the Château de Grillemont; the king is recorded visiting.
- 1565 – The bell of Manthelan church is cast, with an inscription naming the lord of Manthelan.
- 1739 – The Grillemont estate is bought by the tax farmer François Balthazard Dangé d’Orsay.
- 1825–1848 – Honoré de Balzac makes about ten stays at the Château de Saché.
- 1869 – The first Manthelan carnival is held; in 2019 it celebrated its 150th anniversary.
- 1922 – The war memorial by the sculptor Georges Delpérier is inaugurated in Manthelan.
- 1977–1989 – The Château du Verger at Vou is listed in 1977, and the Château de Grillemont is classified as a historic monument in 1989.
The history of Château des Usages itself is not documented in the sources used for this guide, and Wikipedia’s article on Manthelan does not mention a château of that name. This section therefore looks at the fortresses, priories and châteaux that surround it, which tell the story of a region where French kings once held court.
Manthelan is a rural town of around 1,400 inhabitants, known for its carnival, one of the oldest in France, held in late February or early March. Its church bell dates from 1565, and the surrounding countryside is dotted with manor houses such as Grillemont and Le Verger.
Facilities and services at Château des Usages
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); facilities may vary from room to room.
Bathrooms & bedding
- Six bathrooms
- Bath or shower, and showers
- Bed linen provided
- Towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
Comfort
- Central heating
- Iron and ironing board
- Living room with fireplace
- Designated smoking areas
Eating out
- Le Bistrot, about 5 minutes by car
- Pizzerias and a kebab restaurant, about 12 minutes by car
- A restaurant at La Croix des Gardes, about 17 minutes by car
Getting there
- Villeperdue station, about 21 minutes by car
- Tours – Loire Valley airport, about 53 minutes by car
Where Château des Usages is: Manthelan, between Loches and Tours
Château des Usages stands in the commune of Manthelan, in the south of the Indre-et-Loire department, in an area known as Touraine. Loches lies about 14 km away as the crow flies and Tours about 33 km. A car is the practical way to get around: according to Expedia, Villeperdue station is about 21 minutes away by car and Tours – Loire Valley airport about 53 minutes.
Close by, the Château de Grillemont, the Château du Verger and the priory of Le Louroux are all within about 6 km. Expedia places the listing within 20 km of the Châteaux of the Loire, the Loches castle, the royal city of Loches and its medieval gates, the Porte Picois and the Porte des Cordeliers, and mentions the Loire-Anjou-Touraine regional nature park.
Further afield, Expedia also points to the Domaine de Candé and the Balzac museum, the caves of Père Auguste, the troglodyte village of Goupillières and the Haute-Touche animal park for day trips. Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau and Saché are each roughly 25 to 31 km away.
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Distances (as the crow flies from Château des Usages)
| Manthelan (village centre) | approx. 3 km |
| Château du Verger (Vou) | approx. 4 km |
| Château de Grillemont | approx. 4.5 km |
| Le Louroux Priory | approx. 6 km |
| Ligueil | approx. 7.5 km |
| Château de Loches | approx. 14 km |
| Château de Saché | approx. 25 km |
| Château de Chenonceau | approx. 30 km |
| Château d’Azay-le-Rideau | approx. 31 km |
| Tours | approx. 33 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given on Expedia; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château des Usages
Le Louroux Priory
approx. 6 km
A Benedictine priory founded in the 11th century by Marmoutier Abbey, with a fortified enclosure, a drawbridge, the prior’s lodging and the church of Saint-Sulpice.
Photo: Daniel Jolivet, CC BY 2.0
Château de Loches and the royal city
approx. 14 km
A fortress begun in the first third of the 11th century on a rocky spur above the Indre. The royal city also holds the royal lodgings and the collegiate church of Saint-Ours.
Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de Saché
approx. 25 km
A Renaissance lodge reworked in the 19th century, where Honoré de Balzac stayed about ten times between 1825 and 1848. It has housed a museum devoted to him since 1951.
Photo: Manfred Heyde, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Chenonceau
approx. 30 km
Nicknamed the Château des Dames, it is known for its two-storey gallery over the Cher and counts among the finest examples of Loire Valley architecture.
Photo: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau
approx. 31 km
A Renaissance château built under Francis I for the royal treasurer Gilles Berthelot, restored in the 19th century and bought by the State in 1905.
Photo: Juan Carlos Cordovez-Mantilla, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tours & activities near Château des Usages
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
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"AMBACIA CELLARS", Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley
Caves Ambacia, 500 years of Loire Valley wine making history! Come and discover our 15th century troglodyte caves. The wine tour includes: - Cellars …
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Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise
Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region …
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Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley during the greet the warm ambiance of …
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Amboise Discovery Segway 45mn
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Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small group of …
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Small-Group Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, lunch in Amboise
Spend a relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of Paris and discover three Marvellous Castles — Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord — in the …
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Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries
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Who is Château des Usages for?
Families and groups
A house with six bathrooms suits relatives or friends who want to share a château rental instead of booking several hotel rooms.
Loire Valley explorers
Loches, Saché, Azay-le-Rideau and Chenonceau all lie within about 31 km, which makes the house a quiet base for a châteaux tour.
Literature and history fans
Balzac’s Saché, the royal city of Loches and the priory of Le Louroux offer plenty for those who like stories behind old stones.
Quiet-countryside seekers
Manthelan is a small rural town; restaurants are a short drive away and the surroundings are calm.
Good to know before booking Château des Usages
- Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
- Charges may apply for additional guests, depending on the property’s policy.
- The property is managed by a private host as a rental, not as a hotel with a reception desk; arrival arrangements are made through the booking.
- A car is recommended: the nearest listed station is about 21 minutes away by car.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château des Usages?
Yes. It is listed on Expedia as a château rental in Manthelan, in the heart of Touraine, managed by a private host.
Are pets allowed at Château des Usages?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
How far is Château des Usages from Loches and the Loire châteaux?
Loches is about 14 km away as the crow flies. Saché, Azay-le-Rideau and Chenonceau lie roughly 25 to 31 km away.
How many bathrooms does the château have?
The listing mentions six bathrooms, with showers, or baths or showers.
Is it a hotel?
No. It is a holiday rental run by a private host, so there is no hotel-style service listed; check the Expedia page for details.
Room pictures, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château des Usages listing on Expedia.
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