Château de la Barbinière - Hôtel / Restaurant - Vendée

What Château de la Barbinière - Hôtel / Restaurant - Vendée does

Château de la Barbinière, operated by SARL Barser (closely held, share capital €1,214,000, registered La Roche-sur-Yon), is a 4-star historic château hotel set on a 13-hectare estate in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, Vendée, France. Established 2009 and led by Gérante Brigitte Toussaint with 15 employees, the property offers 31 renovated rooms across the main château and its outbuildings and is positioned approximately 10 minutes from Puy du Fou. The legal entity is a French private limited liability company with no parent, subsidiaries, or external investment disclosed.

The business model combines accommodation, multi-format food and beverage, events, and a wellness partnership. Three distinct F&B concepts operate under Chef Nicolas Pasquier, a Maître-Restaurateur: L'Orangerie, a glass-enclosed gastronomic restaurant with menus from €42 to €70 and group capacity for 300; La Closeraie, an intimate fine-dining room for up to 20 guests; and Le Clos Suzette, a seasonal crêperie and brasserie open April through October. Weddings, receptions, seminars, and corporate events are hosted in the 600 m² Pavillon for up to 300 guests. Wellness is delivered through a partnership with Maison Toussaint, an independent THALGO-based spa and 6-room guest house located 5 minutes from the estate, whose services are bundled and sold via the château's website and WooCommerce e-commerce boutique. Gift boxes (€106–€209), hotel-restaurant-spa packages (€239–€539), and gift vouchers (€50–€200) are sold directly to consumers.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: rooms and restaurants are reserved via the WordPress/Reservit booking engine and phone, with no OTA or third-party reseller relationships referenced. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Facebook, and Instagram, supported by organic search visibility for 'Puy du Fou accommodation' and 'Vendée hotel' queries. The estate has held Green Key certification since 2024, with 80% organic-waste composting, hedgehog shelters, planned 2025 solar panel installation, and an educational vegetable garden and beehives slated for 2026. Electric vehicle charging is provided through the Freshmiles network. The technology stack is conventional hospitality SaaS with no proprietary technology development.

Name

Château de la Barbinière - Hôtel / Restaurant - Vendée

Legal name

SARL Barser

Website

https://chateau-barbiniere.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château de la Barbinière (SARL Barser) is a 4-star historic château hotel in Vendée, France, operating 31 rooms, three restaurants under Chef Nicolas Pasquier, and a 600 m² events pavilion serving leisure, wedding, and corporate guests near Puy du Fou.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: 31 rooms across the château and its outbuildings, offered as standard, comfort, superior, family, and prestige categories. Rooms available from 4:00 p.m.; latest check-in 10:30 p.m. Nightly rates include breakfast; tourist tax of €1.90 per person per night extra.
2. Gastronomic Restaurant (L'Orangerie): Fine dining restaurant under Chef Nicolas Pasquier, a Maître-Restaurateur, serving seasonal French cuisine in a glass-enclosed dining room. Menu formats include two-course (€42), three-course (€48), four-course (€55), and five-course tasting menus (€70). Wine list features over 500 French and international appellations. Group dining up to 300 covers available.
3. Creperie & Brasserie (Le Clos Suzette): Informal crêperie open April through October, serving buckwheat galettes, wheat crêpes, burgers, and afternoon snacks. Snack time 4:00–6:00 p.m.; dinner 7:00–9:30 p.m. Two-course set menu (€20) and three-course set menu (€26) available for lunch Tuesday–Friday. Afternoon snack special for children at €6.50.
4. Fine Dining Room (La Closeraie): Intimate fine dining room within the château for special dinners and private events. Occasional special menus crafted by Chef Nicolas Pasquier. Available for private events up to 20 guests. Reservations required.
5. Events & Weddings: The Pavillon (600m² event space) and 13-hectare estate accommodate weddings, receptions, seminars, and corporate events for up to 300 guests. Services include catering, AV equipment, dance floor, and professional kitchen. Quote requests handled via website form.
6. Seminars & Meetings: Professional meeting spaces in a prestigious château setting. Event types include seminars, study days, meetings, and team-building activities. Quote request form available on website.
7. E-commerce Boutique (Gift Boxes & Vouchers): Integrated online shop sells gift sets, hotel-restaurant packages, and spa vouchers. Product categories include restaurant gift boxes (€106–€209), hotel-restaurant packages (€239–€539), hotel-restaurant-spa packages (€351–€539), and spa vouchers (€35–€200). Gift vouchers in denominations of €50–€200.
8. Spa & Wellness Services (Maison Toussaint): Partner wellness institute 5 minutes from the château offering body treatments, facials, massages, and spa access using THALGO marine skincare. Services include spa access (€72–€138), body massages 30min/1h (€45–€79), 90-minute rituals (€115), 2-hour Prestige Ocean Rituals (€155), eyelash enhancement (€69), and children's treatments (€35–€79).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Château de la Barbinière operates a 4-star historic château hotel with 31 rooms across the main château and outbuildings on a 13-hectare estate in Vendée, France. It runs three distinct dining venues (gastronomic L'Orangerie, intimate La Closeraie, and seasonal crêperie Le Clos Suzette) under Chef Nicolas Pasquier, alongside a 600 m² events pavilion hosting weddings, seminars, and corporate events. Gift boxes and bundled experiences (hotel, restaurant, spa) are sold through an integrated online boutique.

Product overview

Château de la Barbinière is a 4-star historic château hotel in Vendée (Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre) with 31 rooms across the main château and outbuildings. Its product portfolio centers on four core service lines: (1) accommodation in the château and its dependencies; (2) gastronomic dining through three distinct venues — L'Orangerie (main fine-dining restaurant under Chef Nicolas Pasquier, Maître-Restaurateur), La Closeraie (intimate private dining room for special menus), and Le Clos Suzette (casual crêperie/brasserie open April–October); (3) events and hospitality including seminars/meetings and weddings/receptions (with a 600 m² Pavillon accommodating up to 300 guests); and (4) wellness via a partner institution, Maison Toussaint (5 minutes away), offering THALGO-based spa treatments and 6 accommodation rooms. An online boutique sells bundled gift packages (coffrets) combining hotel, restaurant, and spa experiences, alongside gift vouchers. On-site recreational amenities include a 4-hole pitch-and-putt, a heated outdoor pool (June–September), and hiking trails through the Bois de la Barbinière.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison Toussaint: A partner wellness facility located 5 minutes from the Château de la Barbinière, offering spa treatments, massages, and lodging with 6 rooms. Operated independently from the main estate.
• L'Orangerie
• La Closeraie
• Le Clos Suzette

Products and services

• Hôtel Château de la Barbinière A 4-star historic château hotel with 31 rooms across the main building and outbuildings, located 10 minutes from Puy du Fou. Rooms are organized into standard, comfort, superior, family, and prestige categories with breakfast included; tourist tax €1.90 per person per night applies.
• L'Orangerie Gastronomic Restaurant The estate's main gastronomic restaurant under Chef Nicolas Pasquier (Maître-Restaurateur), housed in a glass-enclosed dining room overlooking the park. Serves seasonal French cuisine with two-course (€42), three-course (€48), four-course (€55), and five-course tasting (€70) menus. Wine list of over 500 French and international appellations. Group dining up to 300 covers available.
• La Closeraie Fine Dining Room An intimate fine-dining room within the château offering special curated menus on select evenings, crafted by Chef Nicolas Pasquier. Available for private events for up to 20 guests; reservations required.
• Le Clos Suzette Crêperie & Brasserie A casual crêperie and brasserie accessible via the Bois de la Barbinière hiking trails, open from early April to late October. Offers buckwheat galettes, wheat crêpes, burgers, and afternoon snacks. Two-course set menu €20 and three-course €26 for lunch Tuesday–Friday (excluding July, August, December, and holidays). Includes outdoor activities (pétanque, ping-pong, foosball, playground).
• Seminars & Meetings Professional event spaces within the château estate suitable for seminars, study days, meetings, and team-building activities. Includes AV equipment, catering, dance floor, and professional kitchen. Booked through a quote request form on the website.
• Weddings & Receptions Wedding and event hosting services including Le Pavillon (a 600 m² glass-walled event space accommodating up to 300 guests), 13 hectares of outdoor grounds for ceremonies, full catering services, and accommodation for guests. Booked via quote request form.
• Maison Toussaint Partner Spa & Wellness An off-site partner facility located 5 minutes from the château, offering a beauty salon and spa with body/facial treatments using THALGO marine skincare (massages €45–€79; spa access €72–€138; 2-hour Prestige Ocean Rituals €155). Also offers 6 modern guest rooms. Services booked directly with Maison Toussaint; packaged through the Château's boutique.
• Online Boutique (Gift Boxes, Packages & Gift Vouchers) An integrated WooCommerce-based online boutique selling gift boxes (Bistronomic from €106; La Closeraie from €160; Nuit de Rêve from €279), hotel-restaurant packages (Séjour Gourmand €479; Séjour Détente €351–€539), spa vouchers (€35–€200), and gift cheques in denominations of €50–€200. Delivery within mainland France.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Maison ToussaintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaison Toussaint is an independent wellness institute and bed & breakfast located 5 minutes from the Château de la Barbinière. It offers body treatments, facials, and massages using THALGO marine skincare products, as well as 6 modern rooms. The Château actively markets Maison Toussaint services through its website and e-commerce boutique, selling spa vouchers and combined hotel-spa packages. Spa bookings are made directly with Maison Toussaint.
• ReservitcoreTechnology or IntegrationReservit provides the property management system (PMS) and online booking engine for room reservations and guest data management. The company is a SAS registered in Marseille (France) and specializes in hospitality software solutions with PCI-DSS compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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