Leisure Activities at the Château
Château de l’Épinay offers its guests a multitude of activities for a timeless stay, combining nature and relaxation. Bicycles for exploring the Loire, a tennis court, table tennis, pétanque, billiards, and even a home cinema: there is something for everyone. Game enthusiasts have access to a giant chessboard, backgammon, and poker, while musicians can play the grand piano in the lounge.
Natural Swimming Pool
Enjoy a unique and rejuvenating experience with a swim in a natural swimming pool nestled in the heart of lush greenery. This exceptional setting offers perfect harmony between the purity of the water and the gentleness of the environment. This natural space, designed with respect for the environment, guarantees an authentic experience.
Tennis Court
Our tennis court is open to all and available free of charge. We provide rackets and balls, so please feel free to enjoy it, practice, or simply hit a few balls during your stay at the Château.
A basketball hoop is also available on the court for children who would like to try it out!
Fitness Room
The château’s fitness room, fully equipped with Technogym machines, is open all day from 7 AM to 9 PM for free access. The 80m² room features various weight training machines, an elliptical trainer, a bicycle, a punching bag, and boxing gloves. Surrounded by mirrors and exposed stone, your training session will be a pleasant memory!
Yoga
During high season, Château de l’Epinay offers a weekly yoga class every Sunday morning. Depending on the weather, the class may be held indoors or outdoors to enjoy the fresh air, the tranquility near the pond, and the birdsong!
- 1-hour solo class: €50
- Duo class: €25 per person
- Group class: €20 per person (minimum 3 people)
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Our jacuzzi, located near the natural swimming pool, will allow you to enjoy a moment of intense relaxation, amidst the warmth of the water, the gentle sun rays on your face, and the sound of the natural pool’s fountains. The bubbles and jets will then work to relax your muscles and tensions from your shoulders to your feet!
Hammam & Spa
The hammam is a wellness ritual especially recommended for skin care due to its heat. It is available in 20-minute sessions for all hotel guests. In addition to its natural benefits, the treatments and rituals performed at the spa (scrubs and massages) extend the effects of the steam, ensuring you leave with revitalized skin.
Pond & Canoes
Enjoy a canoe ride on our ‘Boire,’ an ancient 3 km long arm of the Loire, to discover this true haven of peace shared by wild ducks, white swans, eels, and pike. The less adventurous can stroll along the banks at the foot of the majestic Louisiana bald cypress trees.
Pétanque and Table Tennis
Pétanque players can enjoy the pétanque court, to play with friends or family. We lend pétanque balls free of charge upon request! So, are you ready to play under the late afternoon sun, perhaps with a glass of rosé in hand?
A ping-pong table with balls and rackets is available for enjoying a game in the shade of the trees near the suspended hammocks.
Cycling
Mountain bikes (MTB) are at your disposal to explore the surrounding countryside or cycle along the Loire. Feel free to ask us for a map or follow the magnificent ‘La Loire à Vélo’ route! The towns of Montjean-sur-Loire, La Possonnière, and Bouchemaine are just a few kilometers away, and you will enjoy a stop at a riverside tavern or a picnic on the sandy banks of the Loire.
Permaculture Vegetable Garden
At the château, we are committed to placing nature and ecology at the heart of our decisions. Therefore, we cultivate our vegetable garden using permaculture principles, producing with respect for the earth, animals, and plants. We also favor heirloom seeds for greater richness and diversity in our diet! All produce is, of course, used for L’Orangerie restaurant!
Walk & Meditation
A 17-hectare park surrounds the château, allowing you to fully enjoy the countryside and escape the hustle and bustle of cities. A stroll will enable you to feel alone in the world near the pond, breathe fresh air, marvel at the beauty of nature, practice breathing exercises, or meditate. You can also pass through the horse enclosure, pet them, observe the ducks on the pond, and walk on the fresh grass…
Grotto & Swing
Children will love the grotto for the hidden paths that lead to it! You’ll spot it in front of the château, behind the trees and numerous colorful plants that surround it, transporting you into the world of Alice in Wonderland.
There is also a swing on site, in the shade of the large chestnut trees, near the hammocks.
Games & Entertainment
Grounding
An ancestral practice that has become essential again, Grounding, or ‘earthing,’ invites you to rediscover inner balance by reconnecting directly with natural elements. Barefoot on the morning dew-kissed grass, by the pond, or in the château’s park, this experience promotes relaxation, calms the mind, and restores harmonious energy flow throughout the body.
