Once upon a time... in the Chateau St.Philippe

This is one of the reasons why it was worth it to join ThirdHome: it was the perfect backdrop for our annual summer extended family reunion in a magic place that has almost 1,000 years of history. While it was built in the 11th Century, each room blended historic charm with confort. The owners did a great job of restoration while respecting the original layout and preserving its majestic presence. The spacious living areas were perfect for our large family to gather, whether for lively dinners in the grand dining room or cozy evenings at the home theater or fun family time at the game room with karaoke, board games and even a pool table... The grounds of the Chateau are nothing short of spectacular. We spent our days exploring the nearby charming villages in the Savoie, in the French Alps, and cooling off in the heated pool in the evenings. What truly set Chateau St.Philippe apart was the impeccable hospitality and attention to detail from the staff, specially Remi, incredibly accommodating, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was seamless. Chateau St. Philippe is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience that brings people together and creates lasting memories. We left with our hearts full and a unanimous desire to return. Thank you for an unforgettable summer holiday!”

Once in a lifetime castle experience

The headline says it all. This majestic castle provided the perfect setting for our summer getaway!”

Amazing Chateau

The pictures do not even do justice to this magnificent property. The interior is stunning and still practical. Remi the property manager is fantastic. The location is close to multiple towns in the Savoie region. We were able to drive to Annency, Chambery, Chamonix and Geneva. Took a train into Paris. Overall amazing family vacation and hope to return again.”

Wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time at the chateau! We planned a family trip and the chateau was perfect for it. We really enjoyed our stay, it is such a beautiful property with so much character. We had a wine and cheese tasting at the cellar and it was an amazing experience. Remi, the property manager, was very accommodating and helped us have an even better time providing recommendations and facilitating requests - thank you so much! We did day trips to the surrounding cities to get to know the area and some in the group even went cycling close-by. We highly recommend it and hope to be back one day! ”

A Magical and Magnificent, Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

A stay at Château St. Philippe represents the best of the ThirdHome experience. The château is breathtakingly sited, high on a hill in a valley surrounded by dramatic mountains, with views of snowcapped Mont Blanc from the terrace. Within an hour’s drive are dozens of towns and cities to explore, along with vertiginous mountain roads and hiking trails offering spectacular views and wilderness experiences. Dating from 1032, the château retains the architectural echoes of 1,000 years of history, yet has been renovated to 21st-century standards. The bedrooms have incredible views and impeccably clean and modern ensuite bathrooms. Numerous “public” spaces such as the living rooms, salon, library, game room, and theatre allow guests to come together and/or find private sanctuaries. The owner was wonderful—responsive and flexible when, due to the pandemic, we needed to cancel the reservation twice, and reschedule for a third time. Touches throughout the château show the level of care and generosity the owners offer their guests: luxe toiletries in each bathroom; a bounty of delectable goodies as a welcome, and the incredible breakfast buffet every morning with an array of croissants, pastries, yogurt, fruit, juices, jams, granola, tea, and coffee. A stay at Château St. Philippe is a perfect experience for families and groups of friends. But, I would be remiss not to mention Virginie and Jean-Marc, the couple who look after the property and its magnificent grounds and gardens. They are warm, welcoming, helpful, and responsive; they spoke English well enough to make guests feel secure, and were gracious enough to indulge our massacring of the French language. Their nine-year-old son won the hearts of all guests with his friendliness, enthusiasm, humor, and creativity as a talented young artist who spends hours a day drawing. We couldn’t help ourselves, and on the last night of our stay had a pool-side ceremony to present him with an artist's-quality set of pastels, drawing tablets, tools, and fixatif to enable him to start working in pastels. He was delighted and touched, and went around to every single guest, saying in English, "Thank you very much." I don't think there were many dry eyes in the house, er, Château. ”

Extraordinary!

The restoration of an 11th century monastery is truly remarkable. Sitting out on the terrace while enjoying breakfast, with a few for miles, is a perfct start to the day. Virginie and Jean Marc are delightful and Virginie and I became friends in only a week. Truly a unique experience.”

Breathtakingly beautiful

The photos don’t come close to doing this property justice. We had an extraordinary time at this beautiful place. Before we arrived Dave and Judy helped plan out the week and it was absolutely unforgettable, my one regret is not spending enough time at the chateau. I could have easily spent another week here. Dave and Judy were warm and gracious hosts as were the women that cleaned the place. ”