Château de Rochecotte

What Château de Rochecotte does

Château de Rochecotte is a privately-held 4-star château hotel and gastronomic restaurant operated by the Pasquier family through SARL Hostellerie du Château de Rochecotte (€100,000 share capital, registered at RCS Tours), located in Saint Patrice in the Loire Valley between Tours and Saumur. The property sits on a 25-hectare estate combining a historic château (documented ownership dating to 1767, with notable proprietors including Duchesse Dorothée de Dino and the Castellane family), formal French gardens, parkland, forest trails, a pond, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. It holds the Maître Restaurateur certification and Clef Verte sustainable tourism label.

The business offers 37 rooms and suites across seven categories — from 18m² Pavilion Rooms (from €169/night) to a 75m² Family Apartment (from €429/night) — alongside a gastronomic restaurant with two dining settings (Le Dino, neo-classical, and La Verrière, contemporary) led by Chef Emmanuelle Pasquier and head pastry chef Franck Joly. Add-on revenue lines include wellness and massage services (€105/person), a Sunday brunch (€65), afternoon tea service 'Joly Goûter' (€22), breakfast (€25), and themed seasonal dining events and event hire for weddings and corporate clients.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer channels — the château's own website backed by Reservit booking software, telephone reservations, on-site reception, and regional tourism partnerships (Touraine Val de Loire, Destination Saumur Val de Loire, Touraine Hôtels, Travellers Society). Pricing is dynamic by season and packaged for events (Christmas, New Year, Valentine's). Customer segments are luxury leisure travelers, families, and event clients; there is no B2B customer base, no technology platform business, and no external investors. The operation runs on approximately 20 employees, indicating a labour-lean, owner-operated hospitality model rather than a scalable chain.

Name

Château de Rochecotte

Legal name

SARL Hostellerie du Château de Rochecotte

Website

https://chateau-de-rochecotte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1767

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château de Rochecotte is a family-owned 4-star château hotel and Maître Restaurateur-certified gastronomic restaurant in the Loire Valley, offering 37 rooms, F&B, wellness, and event hosting to luxury leisure travelers, families, and celebration clients via direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Gastronomic restaurant services
• Wedding and event venues
• Wellness and spa services
• Loire valley hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Patrice

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 37 rooms and suites ranging from Pavilion rooms to full apartments, with rates varying by season and room category. Includes direct booking through website and phone reservations.
2. Gastronomic Restaurant: On-site gastronomic restaurant with two dining venues (Le Dino and La Verrière) serving refined French cuisine. Revenue from à la carte dining, tasting menus, and special event dinners.
3. Special Events and Packages: Revenue from hosted events including Christmas dinners (€155/person), New Year's Eve (€255/person), themed evenings, weddings, and corporate events. Also includes gift voucher and package sales.
4. Wellness Services: Revenue from massage services (€105/person), spa treatments, and pool access for day visitors through the 'My Day at the Château' package.
5. Breakfast and Tea Service: Daily breakfast service (€25/person) and afternoon tea service 'Joly Goûter' (€22/person) generating recurring dining revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Château de Rochecotte operates a 4-star château hotel with 37 rooms and suites (Pavilion Room through Family Apartment) and an on-site gastronomic restaurant featuring two dining venues (Le Dino and La Verrière), complemented by wellness services, heated outdoor pool, curated stay packages, and private event hosting for weddings and corporate gatherings. The offering is delivered on a 25-hectare historic estate in the Loire Valley between Tours and Saumur, targeting luxury leisure travelers, families, and event clients.

Product overview

Château de Rochecotte is a 4-star hotel and restaurant located in the Loire Valley, operated by SARL Hostellerie du Château de Rochecotte. The property offers 37 rooms and suites (Pavilion Room, Charming Room, Grand Confort Room, Prestige Room, Junior Suite, Suite, and Family Apartment), a gastronomic restaurant with two dining settings (Le Dino and La Verrière), wellness services including massages and heated outdoor pool, and event spaces for private hire. The portfolio includes core hospitality offerings plus add-on modules such asPackages & Offers, Gift Boxes & Vouchers, Brunch Services, Tea Time experiences, and Themed Dining Events. The establishment is positioned as a luxury destination for exploring the Châteaux of the Loire region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hôtel (Hotel Rooms and Suites) Four-star hotel with 37 rooms and suites offering refined accommodations with views of the park or gardens. Room categories include Pavilion Room (18m²), Charming Room (20m²), Grand Confort Room (25m²), Prestige Room (40m², with a PMR-accessible option), Junior Suite (50m² with jacuzzi), Suite (80m² with independent salon), and Family Apartment (75m², two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private terrace).
• Restaurant Gastronomique Gastronomic restaurant featuring refined, authentic French cuisine by chefs Emmanuelle Pasquier and Franck Joly, using local, seasonal produce from selected producers. Offers two dining settings: Le Dino (neo-classical interior) and La Verrière (contemporary, overlooking the park), with à la carte, tasting menus, and special event dinners.
• Packages & Offers (Séjours) Curated stay packages combining accommodation, dining, and seasonal experiences, including Valentine's Day (from €435 for two), Christmas (from €537 for two with aperitif, menu, and breakfast), and New Year's Eve (from €984 for two, two-night minimum including dinner and breakfast). Half-board options are also available.
• Wellness & Spa Services Wellness offerings including massages (€105 per person, with duo massage option), spa treatments, and access to the heated outdoor swimming pool in summer. Includes the 'My Day at the Château' day-visitor package combining pool access with château amenities.
• Gift Boxes & Vouchers (Coffrets & Chèques Cadeaux) Gift packages in various themes covering hotel stays, restaurant dining, wellness treatments, and special experiences, purchasable online via the Reservit booking platform or on-site.
• Events & Private Hire Event hosting services including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, seminars, team-building, murder mystery parties, cabaret evenings, and themed dinners. Multiple privatizable salons are available on the estate.
• Brunch Services Sunday brunch service at €65 per person including buffet access, one hot beverage, and one soft drink, with scheduled service dates across the winter and spring seasons.
• Tea Time (Joly Goûter) Daily afternoon tea service from 3:30pm–5:30pm featuring Palais des thés teas, coffees, Vergers de la Manse fruit juices, and homemade pastries by pastry chef Franck Joly, priced at €22 per person.
• Themed Dining Events Seasonal themed dining experiences including classic fondue (€50/person), truffle fondue (€70/person), Christmas Eve menu (€155/person), and New Year's Eve menu (€255/person), each typically including aperitif, multi-course menu, food and wine pairing, and hot drinks.
• Breakfast Service Daily breakfast service at €25 per person, served 7:30am–10am, featuring pastries and other items prepared by head pastry chef Franck Joly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 minutes from Tours and Saumur, 15 minutes from A85 freeway
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Clef VerteminorOthersSustainable tourism certification body that awards eco-labels to tourism establishments meeting environmental standards. Château de Rochecotte displays the Clef Verte logo indicating commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
• Touraine HôtelsminorOthersRegional association of hoteliers in the Touraine region, promoting member establishments and providing booking visibility for the network.
• Destination Saumur Val de LoireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism development organization promoting the Saumur Loire Valley destination. Provides marketing and booking referrals for member properties.
• Touraine Val de LoireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism board for the Touraine Val de Loire region. Promotes regional attractions and accommodations, providing marketing visibility and booking referrals.
• Touraine NatureminorOthersRegional network promoting nature-based tourism activities and accommodations in the Touraine region.
• Travellers SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium hotels club for luxury travel specialists, providing booking platform access and marketing to high-end travel advisors and agencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Château de la Bourdaisière: Loire Valley château in Montlouis-sur-Loire offering heritage accommodations, on-site dining, gardens, and event hosting. Comparable small-scale château hotel with cultural tourism appeal in the same region.
• Domaine des Hauts de Loire: 4-star Relais & Châteaux hotel located in Onzain, in the same Loire Valley region, offering comparable château-style luxury accommodations, gastronomic restaurant, and proximity to major châteaux. Most direct competitor for Château de Rochecotte's luxury leisure segment.
• Château de la Treyne: Relais & Châteaux property in Dordogne with comparable heritage château positioning, gastronomic dining, and small luxury room inventory. Demonstrates the broader French heritage château hotel segment outside the Loire.
• Château de Beauvois: 4-star château hotel in Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny near Tours, featuring 49 rooms, gastronomic restaurant, and event spaces in a 15th/16th-century château. Comparable heritage positioning and Loire Valley luxury leisure orientation.
• Les Sources de Caudalíe: Luxury château-style hotel near Bordeaux with strong wine tourism positioning, spa/wellness services, and gastronomic restaurant. Comparable diversified revenue model combining heritage setting, wine route location, and wellness offerings.
• Domaine de la Tortinière: 4-star château hotel near Tours in the Loire Valley, offering similar room count, restaurant, and event hosting in a heritage château setting. Direct competitor for luxury leisure and event clients.
• Château d'Artigny: Historic château hotel near Tours in the Loire Valley, with similar room inventory, on-site gastronomic dining, and event hosting capabilities. Direct competitor in the heritage luxury châteaux segment serving Tours/Saumur corridor travelers.

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux: Global consortium of luxury heritage hotels and restaurants with strong representation in France. Château de Rochecotte competes with and benefits from association with this network of comparable properties across similar price tiers and service standards.

Regional players

• Hôtel & Spa Le Clément V: Heritage luxury hotel with spa in the Loire Valley, serving similar luxury leisure and wellness segments. Comparable regional heritage positioning though not a château property.
• Le Manoir de Lan Kerlarec: Boutique heritage manor hotel in Brittany offering comparable small-scale luxury accommodations, gastronomic dining, and event hosting. Similar family-operated, heritage-driven model though in a different French region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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