Le Chateau de Pray

What Le Chateau de Pray does

Le Chateau de Pray operates a 19-room, 4-star château hotel and Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant under the legal entity HOSTELLERIE DU CHATEAU DE PRAY, a privately held French company with €440,000 in share capital. The property occupies a 13th-century château (remodeled in the Renaissance) on the south bank of the Loire near Amboise, set within a 5-hectare wooded park with formal French gardens, a working vegetable garden, terraces, and a heated outdoor swimming pool operated May through September. Accommodation spans seven categories from Petite Chambre (15 m², East Tower, from €147/night) through Junior Suite (40 m², from €265/night) to the Renaissance Pavilion outbuildings (26–32 m², up to 5 persons), with one room adapted for reduced mobility; pricing tiers, pet surcharge (€15/night), and a breakfast buffet (€21 adult / €9 child) are published on the website.

Core gastronomy is delivered by L'Orangerie, a Michelin-starred restaurant set in a 120 m² troglodyte dining room carved into tufa stone, open Wednesday evening through Sunday lunchtime, under Chef Arnaud Philippon (BTS Hôtelier; trained at Comme Chez Soi in Brussels and Hôtellerie de Rosenmeer in Alsace). The kitchen is supplemented by Chef's meal trays ('Bon P'tit plat' and 'P'tit creux') during closure periods and by event dining across four venues: L'Orangerie (up to 80 guests), Grand Salon (up to 35–40), Petit Salon (up to 20), and Le Caveau seminar room (50 m², AV-equipped, up to 20 seated / 35 cocktail). Weddings, private receptions, corporate seminars, and incentive events constitute a dedicated service line.

The business model is direct-to-consumer-led: primary reservations flow through the official website booking engine (powered by Logis Hotels premium) and phone/email, supplemented by the Logis Hotels distribution network and a gift voucher program via bonkdo.com. Marketing channels include the official website, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn, email newsletter, and partnerships with Logis Hotels, Les Écuries de Pray (equestrian), and the Loire à Vélo / Val d'Amboise destination brands. Revenue is generated across six streams: nightly room subscriptions, restaurant transaction fees, event hosting, breakfast service, seasonal packages (Lunch & Pool, themed evenings, 3-for-2 nights), and ancillary services (concierge, EV charging, bicycle rental). Customer segments span couples and romantic travelers (primary), families, private-event hosts, and corporate/MICE clients. Technology infrastructure is limited to physical eco-features (100% LED lighting, motion detectors, EV charging, e-bike charging) and a heated pool system; no proprietary software, AI capabilities, APIs, or app-based products are disclosed.

Name

Le Chateau de Pray

Legal name

HOSTELLERIE DU CHATEAU DE PRAY

Website

https://chateaudepray.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Château de Pray is a privately held French 4-star château hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant (L'Orangerie) with 19 rooms and event venues, located in the Loire Valley UNESCO site near Amboise, serving leisure couples, families, and corporate/MICE clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Hotel and Gastronomic Restaurant

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Accommodation (721), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs (THAGAHAC), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury chateau hotel
• Michelin-starred restaurant
• Loire Valley hospitality
• Historic hotel accommodation
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Chargé, Amboise

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel accommodations: Revenue from 19 rooms and suites ranging from Small Bedroom to Junior Suite, with rates from €147 to €273+ per night. Includes the main Château and Renaissance Pavilion outbuildings.
2. Gastronomic restaurant (L'Orangerie): Michelin-starred restaurant open Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime, featuring Chef Arnaud Philippon's cuisine. Lunch and dinner service with seasonal menu.
3. Events and weddings: Private event hosting including weddings, receptions, corporate events, and seminars. Venues include L'Orangerie (up to 80 people), Grand Salon (up to 35-40 people), Petit Salon (up to 20 people), and Le Caveau for seminars (up to 20 seated).
4. Special packages and experiences: Special offers including 'Lunch & Swimming Pool' at €75, 'Evenings at Château de Pray' at €55, and '3 nights for the price of 2' packages.
5. Breakfast service: Daily buffet breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30 at €21 per adult and €9 per child (ages 3-12). Room service breakfast available.
6. Chef's meal trays: Home-made meal trays available during restaurant closure periods, featuring 'Bon P'tit plat' and 'P'tit creux' formulas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Chateau de Pray is a 4-star historic chateau hotel and Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant located on the south bank of the Loire near Amboise. It sells overnight accommodations across 19 rooms and suites (€147-€273+/night), fine-dining experiences at L'Orangerie led by Chef Arnaud Philippon, and hosts private events and corporate seminars in dedicated venues (up to 80 guests). It also offers seasonal packages such as Lunch & Swimming Pool, themed summer evenings, and multi-night stay promotions targeting heritage tourists visiting the Loire Valley.

Product overview

Le Château de Pray is a historic 4-star château hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Loire Valley near Amboise. The property offers 19 rooms across the 13th-century château and Renaissance outbuildings, ranging from intimate 15m² Petite Chambres to spacious 40m² Junior Suites and family accommodations. The core hospitality experience centers on L'Orangerie, the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant by Chef Arnaud Philippon, operating Wednesday through Sunday. Event venues include the troglodyte L'Orangerie (up to 80), Grand Salon (up to 40), Petit Salon (up to 20), and Le Caveau seminar room (up to 35). Seasonal packages include summer evening events, pool lunches, and multi-night stay promotions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Orangerie: The Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant of Château de Pray, located in a troglodyte room carved out of tufa stone, offering refined French cuisine under Chef Arnaud Philippon.
• Le Caveau
• Le Grand Salon
• Le Petit Salon

Products and services

• 4-Star Chateau Hotel Accommodation 19-room 4-star hotel accommodation distributed between the 13th-century main chateau and the Renaissance Pavilion outbuildings, with rooms ranging from 15m² Petite Chambres to 40m² Junior Suites and family configurations. Includes one adapted room for reduced mobility, period furniture, and views of the Loire Valley. Targeted at heritage tourists, couples, families, and corporate guests visiting the Loire Valley.
• L'Orangerie (Michelin-Starred Gastronomic Restaurant) Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant open Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime, set in a 120m² troglodyte dining room carved into tufa stone, featuring cuisine by Chef Arnaud Philippon that blends local terroir with international flavors. Seats up to 80 guests for events. Targeted at hotel guests and external diners seeking fine French dining in a historic setting.
• Weddings and Private Receptions Full-service wedding and private event hosting service within the 5-hectare wooded park, including event coordination, Michelin-level catering, and on-site guest accommodation across L'Orangerie (up to 80 guests), Grand Salon (up to 35-40), and Petit Salon (up to 20). Targeted at hosts of weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, birthdays, and family reunions.
• Corporate Seminars and Incentive Events Corporate event services including Le Caveau (50m² seminar room with AV equipment, WiFi, HDMI, air conditioning, accommodating up to 20 seated or 35 cocktail) and Petit Salon (8-20 persons for company meals and galas), with team-building activities. Targeted at businesses seeking off-site venues for meetings, seminars, and incentive travel.
• Breakfast Service Daily buffet breakfast served in the Grand Salon or on the terrace from 7:30 to 10:30, priced at €21 per adult and €9 per child (ages 3-12), featuring hot/cold drinks, homemade pastries, seasonal fruits, and regional products. Room service breakfast is available from 8:00 to 10:30. Targeted at hotel guests and walk-in diners.
• Chef's Meal Trays (Plateau Repas du Chef) Home-made meal trays offered during restaurant closure periods (e.g., 26 October-10 November 2026 and 4 January-5 February 2027), with two formulas: Bon P'tit plat (refined gourmet dishes, May-October) and P'tit creux (simple gourmet dishes, rest of year). Targeted at hotel guests and local diners needing quality meals when the main restaurant is closed.
• Soirees du Chateau de Pray (Themed Summer Evenings) Seasonal summer evening events held in the gardens or indoors from 19:00 to 22:00, featuring a seasonal buffet and drinks, priced at €55 per adult and €25 per child. Themed evenings include Green evening, Fete de la Musique, Cajun night, Beer & Games, and Heritage Gastronomy & Culture. Targeted at hotel guests and local residents seeking themed dining experiences.
• Dejeuner & Piscine (Lunch and Swimming Pool Package) Summer package priced at €75 per adult that combines pool access from 9:00 to 17:00 with a 3-course lunch, valid Thursday to Sunday lunch (excluding public holidays). Targeted at day visitors, hotel guests, and local residents seeking a half-day chateau experience.
• 3 Nuits au Prix de 2 (3 Nights for the Price of 2) Multi-night stay promotion where guests pay for 2 nights and receive a 3rd night free, valid May 31 to September 30, 2026, designed for exploring the Loire Valley chateaux, vineyards, and UNESCO landscapes. Targeted at leisure travelers planning extended Loire Valley visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site and numerous chateaux within minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Les Écuries de PrayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorse riding partner located adjacent to the hotel, offering equestrian activities for guests. Les Écuries de Pray provides 16 horses, 13 ponies, and 2 draught horses for lessons, courses, and trail rides in the Loire Valley. Contact: [email protected]
• Logis HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership through the Logis Hotels network, providing booking engine integration and access to Logis Hotels' customer base of independent hotel guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Les Sources de Caudalíe: Bordeaux-based château-estate hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant and spa-led luxury positioning; comparable premium rural French château hotel with destination dining and event capabilities.
• Auberge du Père Bise: Two-Michelin-star heritage auberge on Lake Annecy with restaurant-led revenue and luxury rooms; useful comparable for the Michelin-driven premium positioning and chef-led economics that anchor Le Pray's L'Orangerie.
• Hostellerie de Levernois: Relais & Châteaux member in Burgundy with Michelin-distinguished dining and event hosting in a heritage estate; comparable luxury château hotel + gastronomy + events model outside the Loire.
• Château de Mercuès: Relais & Châteaux-affiliated château-hotel in the Lot Valley with Michelin-distinguished gastronomy and event spaces; comparable luxury château + gastronomy positioning but outside the Loire catchment.
• Domaine de Montvillargenne: Large château-style resort hotel in Chantilly with substantial event, wedding and MICE capacity; useful comparable for private-event revenue mix, though at a much larger scale than Pray.

Direct peers

• Domaine des Hauts de Loire: Relais & Châteaux member in Onzain (Loire Valley) operating a similar heritage château estate with fine dining, event spaces and parkland. Closest comparable in product mix (rooms + gastronomy + events) and pricing tier.
• Château d'Artigny: Historic luxury château-hotel in the Loire Valley near Tours/Azay-le-Rideau, operating comparable rooms/suites and gastronomic dining. Direct competitor for the same UNESCO-anchored luxury leisure, wedding and MICE demand as Château de Pray.
• Domaine de la Tortinière: Luxury château hotel near Tours in Montbazon with rooms, gastronomic restaurant and wedding/MICE venues set in a large wooded park — same Loire Valley heritage hotel proposition as Pray.
• Château de la Bourdillière: Independent château-hotel near Amboise with rooms, restaurant and event hosting in a heritage setting; overlaps directly on geography, customer base and product offering.

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux (network): Global association of independently-owned luxury château and boutique hotels. Logis Hotels is the current distribution partner for Pray; benchmark for the heritage-château gathering/economic model, marketing reach and star-rating maintenance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chateau.depray
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-chateau-de-pray
• Instagraminstagram.com/lechateaudepray/?hl=fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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