Château des Forges
Slow Village Château des Forges
France · Anjou — Angers, Maine-et-Loire · Near Angers
Built 1850 · Built in the 19th century by Anjou industrialist Germain Bouyonnet-Belize; restored by an antique dealer and positioned as a "Slow Village" concept property; certified European Ecolabel
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €63 / night
- Duration
- Overnight stay only
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Angers
Stay Here
Slow Village Château des Forges
Rooms are within the historic castle building itself
Booked via Booking.com · Free cancellation on most rates
No confirmed independent day-visit product was found; access is primarily for hotel guests.
Highlights
- ✦Built in the 19th century by Anjou industrialist Germain Bouyonnet-Belize
- ✦Restored and positioned today as a "Slow Village" concept — a deliberately contemporary, design-forward take on château life
- ✦Certified European Ecolabel, with a restaurant led by the creator of the "Green Punk Food" brand
Stay in the castle itself
Book a room via Booking.com
Château des Forges was built in the 19th century by Anjou industrialist Germain Bouyonnet-Belize. It was later restored by an antique dealer and is positioned today as a "Slow Village" concept property — a deliberately contemporary, design-forward take on château life.
Today its 14 rooms combine antique furniture with contemporary comfort, all with balconies or terraces overlooking the valley, set in 6 hectares of parkland. The property is certified European Ecolabel.
The château's industrial-era origins, built by a local manufacturer rather than aristocratic or royal patrons, distinguish Château des Forges from the more traditionally noble-owned properties found elsewhere in the France collection.
The "Slow Village" branding and concept, embracing a relaxed and unstuffy approach to château hospitality, positions this property deliberately against the more formal, period-accurate luxury of many other French château-hotels.
The European Ecolabel certification gives Château des Forges a formally recognized environmental credential, reflecting its broader positioning around sustainability alongside its design sensibility.
The château's position on the outskirts of Angers gives guests staying at Château des Forges quick access to the city center and Château d'Angers, home to the Apocalypse Tapestry.
History
Château des Forges was built in the 19th century by Anjou industrialist Germain Bouyonnet-Belize. Restored by an antique dealer, it now operates as a "Slow Village" concept hotel, certified European Ecolabel. Its 14 rooms, all within the single historic building, combine antique furniture with contemporary comfort, each with a balcony or terrace over the valley, within 6 hectares of parkland.
How to Stay
Getting there: On the outskirts of Angers, Maine-et-Loire, in Anjou.
Rooms & rates: 14 rooms from €63/night, all within the single 19th-century building, each with a balcony or terrace over the valley.
On-site: Outdoor pool with valley views, sun terrace, restaurant led by the creator of the "Green Punk Food" veggie brand, 6 hectares of parkland.
Good to know: The most design-forward, deliberately contemporary property in the France catalog — the "Slow Village" concept prioritizes a relaxed, unstuffy take on château life over period-accurate luxury; also one of the most affordable châteaux in the catalog and European Ecolabel certified.
Combine with: Angers city center and Château d'Angers, a short drive away.
Frequently Asked Questions
A deliberately contemporary, design-forward approach to château hospitality, prioritizing a relaxed, unstuffy take on château life over period-accurate luxury.
Location
Route des Forges, 49000 Angers, France
Nearby Castles
Rooms from
€63/ night