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September 7, 2023
After staying in multiple chateaus in 2019 with my husband during my 30th birthday trip around the country, we both agreed our time spent at Chateau de la Ballue was our favorite (a picture I took of the Chateau is even displayed in our home as one of our favorite places!). I hoped to bring my parents one day as I knew they would love it as well; this week I was able to do so and they were blown away! We arrived later in the evening and after the son of the Mathiot-Mathon family kindly assisted us with check-in and taking our bags to the Suite de France, he informed us that as it was late and restaurants may have closed early for the holiday, Monsieur had graciously offered to make us a light dinner despite not regularly offering such. We gratefully accepted and Madame generously served us on the terrace of the impeccable gardens (we passed the bar on the way, which my father wasted no time enjoying!). We spent our time visiting Mont Saint-Michele (a 30min drive from the Chateau), exploring the gardens, relaxing in our suite, and enjoying the pool, for which the Chateau provided towels and sandals as well. Breakfast was also a very generous and delicious bargain. Thank you to the Mathiot-Mathon family for the kindness, hospitality, and another exceptional stay. I'm already looking forward to the next visit! -The Motan-Schmidt family