Experience a 16th-century medieval château overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon: large, charming rooms and suites decorated in 19th-century style, with a formal garden. Tours, cultural events, treasure hunts for children, concerts...
The castle's history began in the 11th century as a watchtower, before it took on its definitive form during the Renaissance at the beginning of the 16th century. Successively a garrison during the reign of Louis XIV and Vauban, then the residence of a nobleman, it is now a venue for a variety of events: guided historical tours, company meetings, concerts, culinary workshops, conferences....
Despite its dilapidated state after a century of neglect, the 'old lady' immediately appealed to Sharon and Jacques, who were aware of the immense potential represented by its architecture, its history, its environment and its human scale.
They were both interested in old stones and monuments with a soul.
On acquiring the property in 1999, work began on it for a good three years, and the garden was reborn in the process: an exceptional guest house was born!
Spacious, quiet rooms and suites full of character.
For the sake of authenticity, there's no room for TV ...
Discreet internet connection.
● Suite "Louis XVI"
Very large, light-filled 18th-century-style bedroom, toile de Jouy, French ceiling, opening onto the garden to the south via the Louisiana-influenced veranda. Adjoining 14th-century tower with desk and bed.
● "L'illustre Inconnu" bedroom
Renaissance ambience with the imposing fireplace, topped by the painting of the illustrious Inconnu. Four-poster bed. French ceiling.
● Suite "Boniface"
Luminous suite in the 13th-century round watchtower, opening onto the garden. Louis Philippe furniture, 19th century larch parquet flooring. Veranda with desk and bed.
● Suite "Pic de Chabrière"
View of the lake, desk and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.
● Suite "Mont Guillaume"
View of the lake and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.
● "Le Morgon"
Bright room opening west. French-style ceiling.
● "Les accouchements"
Luminous west-facing room in a Directoire style. The chatelaine gave birth here, and could operate a bell located on the landing, from her bed.
● Bedroom "La Montagnette"
Double room now. French ceiling. Bright and open to the west. Privacy.
● "L'Annexe"
Small flat in 18th century extension, independent access via east courtyard, semi-private. Kitchen area, bedroom and shower upstairs. Ideal for a couple with two children.
Spaces at Château de Picomtal
Various spaces can accommodate from 15 to 100 people for meetings, seminars or receptions.
Concerts or other cultural events throughout the year find their place in the vaulted hall formerly the guards' hall.
Our professional kitchen allows the organisation of culinary workshops.
Park and garden, ponds and fountains, parterres framed by boxwood in the formal garden, calade, forecourt, orchard, pond, reveal themselves step by step around the Château de Picomtal, a jewel in the crown of the historic and architectural heritage of the Hautes-Alpes.
We organise culinary workshops, tasting dinners and demonstrations throughout the year. Each workshop is followed by a meal open to all.
The vaulted hall, formerly the guards' hall, regularly hosts concerts.
Guided tours are organised, especially in summer. There are also special events: Night visits in August. Heritage days in September.
4 meeting rooms.
Despite its dilapidated state after a century of neglect, the 'old lady' immediately appealed to Sharon and Jacques, who were aware of the immense potential represented by its architecture, its history, its environment and its human scale.
They were both interested in old stones and monuments with a soul.
On acquiring the property in 1999, work began on it for a good three years, and the garden was reborn in the process: an exceptional guest house was born!
Spacious, quiet rooms and suites full of character.
For the sake of authenticity, there's no room for TV ...
Discreet internet connection.
● Suite "Louis XVI"
Very large, light-filled 18th-century-style bedroom, toile de Jouy, French ceiling, opening onto the garden to the south via the Louisiana-influenced veranda. Adjoining 14th-century tower with desk and bed.
● "L'illustre Inconnu" bedroom
Renaissance ambience with the imposing fireplace, topped by the painting of the illustrious Inconnu. Four-poster bed. French ceiling.
● Suite "Boniface"
Luminous suite in the 13th-century round watchtower, opening onto the garden. Louis Philippe furniture, 19th century larch parquet flooring. Veranda with desk and bed.
● Suite "Pic de Chabrière"
View of the lake, desk and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.
● Suite "Mont Guillaume"
View of the lake and 2 additional beds in the adjoining 16th-century tower.
● "Le Morgon"
Bright room opening west. French-style ceiling.
● "Les accouchements"
Luminous west-facing room in a Directoire style. The chatelaine gave birth here, and could operate a bell located on the landing, from her bed.
● Bedroom "La Montagnette"
Double room now. French ceiling. Bright and open to the west. Privacy.
● "L'Annexe"
Small flat in 18th century extension, independent access via east courtyard, semi-private. Kitchen area, bedroom and shower upstairs. Ideal for a couple with two children.
Spaces at Château de Picomtal
Various spaces can accommodate from 15 to 100 people for meetings, seminars or receptions.
Concerts or other cultural events throughout the year find their place in the vaulted hall formerly the guards' hall.
Our professional kitchen allows the organisation of culinary workshops.
Park and garden, ponds and fountains, parterres framed by boxwood in the formal garden, calade, forecourt, orchard, pond, reveal themselves step by step around the Château de Picomtal, a jewel in the crown of the historic and architectural heritage of the Hautes-Alpes.
We organise culinary workshops, tasting dinners and demonstrations throughout the year. Each workshop is followed by a meal open to all.
The vaulted hall, formerly the guards' hall, regularly hosts concerts.
Guided tours are organised, especially in summer. There are also special events: Night visits in August. Heritage days in September.
4 meeting rooms.
- TipsNew: "The Castle Enigma", to discover the mysterious cross.
Arrangement
Arrangement
6 Single bed(s)
10 Double bed(s)
Capacity
Capacity
9 Bedroom(s)
25 Person(s)
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Rates
Rates
From 8 May 2026 to 4 October 2026
From 8 May 2026 to 4 October 2026
Meal
€14.00
Overnight
From €165.00 to €255.00
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Credit transferAccepted customers
Accepted customers
- Groups
Openings
Openings
From 8 May 2025 until 4 October 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Château de Picomtal
- www.picomtal.fr
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- In the country
- Mountain location
- Lake 5 km away
- River 5 km away
- Village 2 km away
Access
Access
- in the village of Crots, 4km from Embrun, 1km from Serre Ponçon lake, 5km from Savines le Lac.
