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During two weeks, an entire film crew took over Château de la Barre to shoot the third season of a beautiful series, entitled "A dinner by candlelight". A story filled with suspense and twists and turns, which also highlights the French architectural and life style heritage and which takes place from 1913 to 1914. Most of the reception rooms and certain bedrooms, as well as the terrace and gardens of the castle appear, as well as even Countess de Vanssay in person ... it's up to you to see which character she plays ... the series was released at Christmas 2022, and <a href="https://youtu.be/hgzqHem5tqQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> is the link to the teaser.

FILMING OF A SERIES AT CHATEAU DE LA BARRE

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 FILMING OF A SERIES AT CHÂTEAU DE LA BARRE

This year, Château de la Barre is offering a unique and fun special event over Halloween/All Saints Day.﻿&nbsp;2 possible sessions. For 2 nights:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be welcomed by staff in livery•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Slip into the skin of a character, for one evening, during a Giant “live” Cluedo,•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Partake in a “Downton Abbey style” gala dinner in the grand XVIIIth century dining hall, with Count and Countess de Vanssay, whose family have owned the chateau since 1404!•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enjoy an authentic French festive Sunday lunch, and, after a walk in the 100 acre private park, or the visit of a neighboring chateau, finish the day with an•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elegant High Tea served in the grand drawing room with a magicianMinimum 6 guests, maximum 14.Email (or telephone) Countess de Vanssay directly to request an invitation, at (+33 2 45 35 00 17 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marniedevanssay@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(4, 74, 145);">marniedevanssay@hotmail.com</a>)

A première!

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Halloween stay at Château de la Barre

Guests coming frequently to Château de la Barre over the 18 years we have opened to the public will have met our succession of Weimaraner dogs and know our love for this breed. Lorka, Diva, and now Margaux, the most beautiful of all. So we decided, together with regular guests who have a magnificent male Weimaraner, Odon, to take advantage of the various lockdowns to start our own breed, which is now called the "Grey of Saint Louis". We enjoyed "celebrating" Margaux and Odons' engagement (with a few good bottles from our cellar), then wedding (some champagne) and during the entire night of May 11th to 12th, Margaux gave birth to 8 splendid little Weimaraner puppies. Odon now lives with his son, Sirius, and we have Margaux' daughter with us, Soleil, and a real sun she is! All other six have found wonderful, loving homes, and two have already returned to visit since adoption this summer. A dog family reunion in our park!&nbsp;We have been repeatedly asked for a second litter, since the wait list was much longer then the available puppies, but have not yet decided whether, in full season, we will all have the energy again. 8 puppies for 3 months is quite an undertaking for all, especially dear Margaux, who was a fabulous mom!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

OUR BREED "LES GREY DE SAINT LOUIS"

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OUR WEIMARANER PUPPIES BORN AT THE CHÂTEAU

History and heritage characterize Château de la Barre, but following the dynamic advice of younger château guests and family, we decided to tweak the traditional medieval castle décor of the oldest room in our more than 650 year old Loire Valley chateau, the “pièce à feu”, or “fire room” as it would be called in English. This 600 sqf room actually dates back to 1353, date which is still visible on the monumental fireplace, similar to the ones to be seen at Chenonceau castle. It is thus called since here is where not only the Lord and Lady of the manor, but all the house servants, gathered around the huge fireplace for food and warmth during the Hundred Years War and the early Renaissance. 650 years later, this medieval castle room now sees guests in our Château enjoying a game of billiards or lounging in the Chesterfield sofa watching the wide screen TV, which of course must boast a frame with a Bruegel painting as a LED display, thus remaining in keeping with the large XVIIth century Flemish tapestry adorning one of the other walls!&nbsp; Below the window with its’ limestone frame leading to the 14th century well, which has been kept intact as a glimpse into what staying in an authentic chateau was like then, a hospitality bar with a copper top, similar to a traditional French café, offers guests cocktails throughout the evening, complete with ice making machine and a neon sign “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere”. Now a guest in a real French Château can live the life of a French aristocrat without compromising on modern comforts at Château de la Barre!