ext day we returned to the Chateau du Bois Guy, the one we saw on our bike ride to Louvigne. There was a nice OUVERT sign by the big stone gateway, so we went in and approached the chateau. Don stopped the car at the head of the central drive to take a photo, and soon a fellow came out the door and began to beckon us up the road.. So, we drove right up the center route toward the front doors of the chateau and along the way we met Matt.
Matt and Michel are the new owners of the Chateau du Bois Guy, and they are the most welcoming chateau owners we have met in our 25 years of chateau visits. They welcomed us into their castle and Matt took us on a tour, explaining that they just bought the castle 4 months earlier.
The Chateau du Bois-Guy has quite a history. It is named after a young former owner who was a General during the French Revolution. He joined the army at the age of 15 and was such a good tactician that he achieved his high rank at the age of 19. Unfortunately he was also killed at a very young age, so his brother named the chateau after him.
The Chate
au was abandoned and fell into disrepair during the 19th century. In 1994 an architect bought the castle with the idea of making it into a hotel, restaurant and conference center. He did a masterful job of reconstructing 2/3 of the chateau. At some point he became disinterested, disillusioned, or ran out of money, or all of the above, and so he sold the castle to Matt and Michel, who have always dreamed of living in a castle and are hopeful that they can make a going concern of the operation.
The Chateau du Bois-Guy is really perfect for weddings, corporate off-sites, tour groups or large parties. The location is ideal for touring Brittany, being situated between Mont St. Michel and Fougeres, and near to Rennes. The setting is very nice, with lots of garden space and la
wns. And, best of all are the facilities. There are 12 rooms, each en suite, a handicap friendly room, a comfortable lounge, a charming breakfast room, plus a private dining room. In the next building, which used to be servants’ quarters, can be found large rooms for banquets or meetings, wedding receptions or other large parties. In addition there is a charming Rococco chapel, painted in pink and blue and gold, and full of cherubs and a lovely Madonna.
Wouldn’t it be fun to spend the night at a castle! Le Chateau du Bois Guy, Chemin de Bois Guy, 35133 Parigne, France. Telephone 02.99.97.34.60 Fax 02.43.05.45.14 or www.boisguy.fr. Bed and breakfast start at 60 Euros. Table d’hote is available. Matt is reputed to be an awesome chef. You won't find warm
er or more hospitable chateau owners anywhere.
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