Château Du Portereau

Set in Vertou, just outside Nantes, Château du Portereau occupies a historic estate between the vineyards of Muscadet and the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise. The four-star hotel brings together the château and a converted former pavilion, with 26 rooms and suites ranging from classic rooms to junior prestige suites. Interiors are calm and characterful, while the three-hectare grounds encourage an unhurried stay beneath mature plane trees. Dining centres on L’Attilio, a French-Italian restaurant using seasonal produce, with a bar focused on local wines and cocktails. Guests can also make use of the Shaman Spa, outdoor heated pool, riverside Guinguette and event spaces in the Orangerie. It is a polished rural retreat with easy access to Nantes and a strong sense of place.