Château de la Mothe, with a tennis court and grounds all to yourself

A beautiful historic castle dating from 1861, exquisitely renovated, with its own tennis court and spacious park-like garden, awaits you. Experience the glamour of France with state-of-the-art comforts and a wide range of recreational activities, including cycling, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, and culinary savoir-vivre. La Mothe is situated in a breathtaking setting between the Vosges and Burgundy in southeastern France. Spend quality time with your loved ones in this unique place you’ll never forget. There’s a grand piano, and La Mothe is an especially ideal location for musicians. It’s also perfect for retreats or workshops. On-site tennis court, boules/pétanque, ponds, and fitness equipment.
In the surrounding area, you can visit the small towns of Langres, Besançon, Dijon, and Nancy; take a 2.5-hour train ride to Paris; and go windsurfing, swimming, or relax on the beach at the swimming lake in Langres.


Chateau de la Mothe
Overview of the rooms and their amenities

ROOM AMENITIES
Entrance Hall • House Rules
• Travel Information
• Key cabinet
Entrance to the vaulted cellar NOT ACCESSIBLE TO GUESTS
• Historic vaulted cellar
• Hot water heater
Kitchen • Dish cabinets
• Pantry
• Storage closet and pantry
• Sink and dish soap; plastic and paper trash bins underneath
• Wood-burning stove (feel free to use)
• Electric kettle
• Stove with oven
• Egg cooker, juicer, spices
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Philips Gourmet filter coffee maker
• Washing machine
• Refrigerator 1 with freezer compartment
Heating area • Oil-fired heater (please do not adjust)
• Fuse box on the right behind the door
• Cleaning supplies
• Laundry baskets above the refrigerator
Living Room – Dining Area • To the right of the entrance: Cabinet 1 with additional tableware
• To the right of the entrance: Laundry cabinet (please do not use)
• Fireplace (please do not use)
• Desk
• WiFi router
• Large, long table with 9 chairs
Grand Salon Grand Piano • Kawai grand piano
• Large antique cabinet with books from 1500
(to the left of the entrance, coming from the dinner salon)
• Large antique marble fireplace with a red mirror (do not use); fireplace set
• Table with 6 chairs
• Seating area / couch with sofa
• Large antique cabinet, 1700s
• English clock, 1800s
• Antique Dutch lamp, 1800s
Billiard Room • Large billiard table with all balls and cues
• Sideboard (please put everything back neatly)
• Bookshelves
Vacuum Cleaner Closet • Vacuum cleaner
• First-aid kit
• Cleaning supplies
TV and game room • TV and DVD player
• Sideboard with many DVDs in many languages
• Many CDs
• Harmonium (ca. 1940)
• Large sofa bed with a low table shaped like a book
Bedroom 1 (on the first floor, adjacent to the Grand Salon) Richard’s Room • Desk with chair
• Large double bed
• Sideboard for clothes/storage
• Antique fireplace (do not use) with mural
Bathroom 1 • Shower room
• Sink
• Wall cabinet
• Toilet
• Fuse box (where hot water is also controlled; specially marked)
Bedroom 2 (above the kitchen) Medieval • Historic room with inlay work
• Medium-sized double bed
• Wall cabinet
• Shelves
Bathroom 2 Above the kitchen • Large bathtub/corner tub
• Sink
• Toilet
• Small storage cabinet
Storage room behind Bathroom 2 • Storage area for additional appliances, etc. (raclette grill, waffle iron, bread maker, etc.)
• Household supplies
Staircase area with adjacent open space • Historic oak staircase with wrought-iron railing
• Table with four chairs
• Drum set
• Ironing machine