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Pierre levée d'Aillé dolmen
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A sandstone dolmen already mentioned in 1486 and listed as a historic monument in 1932. Its broken capstone rests on four uprights; the chamber measures about 4 m by 2 m.
Château de Dissay: a night in the bishops’ château near Poitiers
The Château de Dissay in the Vienne was built in the late 15th century by Pierre d’Amboise, Bishop of Poitiers, on the site of an older building. The residence of the bishops until the Revolution, this large moated rectangle in late Gothic style now welcomes guests, with a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant, some fifteen kilometres from Poitiers.
At a glance
- Location
- Dissay, Vienne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), about 15 km north-east of Poitiers and close to Futuroscope
- Accommodation
- Château hotel (listed on Expedia as “Château de Dissay, The Originals Collection”): individually decorated rooms, restaurant, bar, spa
- Highlights
- Moat and garden, spa with sauna and steam bath, indoor pool, restaurant, reception rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking
- Guest rating
- 7.8/10 from 50 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm (late arrival possible under certain conditions) · check-out by 11 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed for an extra charge · breakfast at extra cost · non-smoking property
Staying at the Château de Dissay: a night in a bishops’ residence
To stay at the Château de Dissay is to spend the night in the former residence of the bishops of Poitiers, now run as a château hotel. According to the Expedia listing, the rooms are individually decorated, some with a fireplace, and all offer high-quality bedding, bathrobes, a bathroom with bath or shower and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are soundproofed.
The château has a restaurant, a bar-lounge and, for relaxing, a spa with sauna, steam bath and a range of treatments (hot-stone massage, facials, body scrubs, couples’ treatment rooms), plus an indoor pool. Outside, the garden and terrace extend the stay; indoors, a fireplace stands in the lobby.
The setting also suits events: a ballroom, a banquet hall, a reception hall and four meeting rooms, with a wedding service. Breakfast is served daily for an extra charge, and the concierge can help plan visits.
Photos of Château de Dissay
The history of the Château de Dissay: from bishops’ palace to château hotel
- 1434 – Hugues de Combarel, Bishop of Poitiers, is authorised by Charles VII to build a fortified residence here, with walls, moats, drawbridge, towers and barbicans.
- late 15th century – Pierre d’Amboise, Bishop of Poitiers and brother of Cardinal d’Amboise, minister of Louis XII, builds the present château on the site of an older building.
- 1569 – During the third War of Religion, Admiral de Coligny storms the château before laying siege to Poitiers; bullet marks can still be seen on the north tower.
- 18th century – Two parts of the château are rebuilt, and the outbuildings are raised in the “œil-de-bœuf” style with Mansard roofs. Bishop Jean-Claude de La Poype de Vertrieu enjoys staying here.
- 1793 – The Revolution ends the château’s use as a residence of the bishops of Poitiers.
- after 1850 – Count Fruchard, the new owner, undertakes a renovation of the château and the church, reusing stained glass and shutters from the collegiate church.
- 1900–1905 – The central part is rebuilt by the architect Ardion, who puts the statue of Saint Michael and the d’Amboise coat of arms back at the entrance.
- 1967–1989 – The gardens are registered (1967), then the château, outbuildings and moats are classified as a historic monument (decree of 9 May 1989).
The whole forms a large rectangle entirely surrounded by a moat, in late Gothic and early Renaissance style. The moats follow the outline of the corner towers, two of which are intact, and the doors recall those of the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, where Pierre d’Amboise had been brought up. In the keep, fine stone fireplaces and a stone staircase survive; of the former chapel of the college of canons, pillars and wall paintings of about 1450 showing King David remain.
On the garden side, the terrace forms a French-style garden surrounded by a water parterre. The vases are copies of those on the Latona parterre at Versailles, and the park, laid out “in the manner of” Le Nôtre, is bordered by a canal ending at a Louis XV-style pavilion that once served as a music room.
Facilities and services at the Château de Dissay
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Individually decorated rooms, some with a fireplace
- Soundproofed rooms
- High-quality bedding and bathrobes
- Bathroom with bath or shower, designer toiletries
- Kettle and flat-screen TV
- Daily housekeeping; room service at certain times
Spa & relaxation
- Spa open daily, with couples’ treatment rooms
- Sauna and steam bath
- Indoor pool with sun loungers
- Massages: classic, hot-stone, Thai, sports, pregnancy
- Facials, body scrubs, wraps, manicure and pedicure
Food & lounges
- Restaurant
- Bar-lounge
- Breakfast daily (extra charge)
- Fireplace in the lobby
- Garden and terrace
Services & events
- Ballroom, banquet hall and reception hall
- Four meeting rooms
- Wedding service
- Concierge, porter and multilingual staff
- Luggage storage and hair salon
- Free parking without service, with spaces for disabled guests
Where the Château de Dissay is: between Poitiers and Futuroscope
The château stands in the heart of the village of Dissay in the Vienne, about 15 km as the crow flies from Poitiers. According to Expedia, Dissay railway station is about ten minutes’ walk away.
Nearby, the listing mentions the Haut-Poitou golf course, the Saint-Cyr park and lake, within 5 km, and Futuroscope about ten kilometres away. Megaliths also dot the surrounding countryside, such as the Pierre levée d’Aillé and the Pierrefitte menhir.
Poitiers, with its Romanesque churches and cathedral, makes an easy half-day visit, while the UNESCO-listed abbey of Saint-Savin calls for a day trip.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de Dissay)
| Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Dissay | approx. 200 m |
| Dissay railway station | approx. 700 m |
| Pierre levée d'Aillé (dolmen) | approx. 2.5 km |
| Pierrefitte menhir | approx. 3 km |
| Saint-Cyr nature reserve | approx. 4 km |
| Château de Vayres | approx. 5 km |
| Futuroscope | approx. 5.5 km |
| Poitiers | approx. 15 km |
| Châtellerault | approx. 16 km |
| Saint-Savin Abbey | approx. 37 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; the railway station details come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Château de Dissay
Saint-Cyr site and nature reserve
approx. 4 km
A former gravel pit beside the Clain, made a regional nature reserve in 2022: 39 hectares of ponds and reedbeds, a stopover for migrating birds between the Loire and the Atlantic.
Futuroscope
approx. 5.5 km
A leisure park built around technology, science and the moving image, with immersive attractions. It lies at Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Marigny, 10 km north of Poitiers.
Notre-Dame-la-Grande, Poitiers
approx. 14 km
A Romanesque collegiate church rebuilt in the 11th century. Its sculpted façade is a masterpiece of Poitevin Romanesque art, and the interior walls are painted.
Poitiers Cathedral
approx. 15 km
Begun after 1150 and consecrated in 1379, it is the largest church in the city. It belongs to Angevin Gothic, with three aisles of almost equal height.
Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey
approx. 37 km
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the abbey holds a remarkably complete and well-preserved set of Romanesque wall paintings.
Tours & activities near Château de Dissay
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Poitiers: Historic City Center Private Tour
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Escape Game Outdoor Poitiers - EN quests DE Légendes
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Eleanor of Aquitaine Walking Tour in Poitiers
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Poitiers: Magic-themed urban escape game
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Poitiers Audio guided walking tour 2h00 and 16 audio commentary
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Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in Poitiers
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TOP Poitiers : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
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Hello Poitiers: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
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Who is the Château de Dissay for?
Couples
A moated château, a spa with sauna and steam bath, an indoor pool and a restaurant: everything for a break for two.
History lovers
A listed 15th-century bishops’ residence, a park said to be in Le Nôtre’s manner, and Poitiers with its Romanesque churches 15 km away.
Weddings & seminars
Expedia mentions a ballroom, a banquet hall, four meeting rooms and a wedding service.
Families & travellers with pets
Futuroscope is close by, and pets are accepted for an extra charge, subject to possible restrictions.
Good to know before booking the Château de Dissay
- Check-in is possible from 3 pm, with late arrival possible under certain conditions; check-out is by 11 am.
- Pets are accepted for an extra charge per pet per night; assistance animals are exempt, and restrictions may apply.
- Breakfast is served daily from 8 am to 10 am, for an extra charge.
- On-site parking is free, without service, with limited spaces and spaces for disabled guests.
- The front desk is not staffed around the clock; let the property know if you will arrive late.
- The property is non-smoking. For particular accessibility needs, contact it via the booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de Dissay?
Yes. The Château de Dissay is run as a château hotel and can be booked via Expedia as “Château de Dissay, The Originals Collection”. It has a restaurant, a spa and an indoor pool, among other things.
Is there a pool and a spa?
Yes, according to Expedia: an indoor pool with sun loungers and a spa open daily, with sauna, steam bath and a range of treatments.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, for an extra charge per pet per night; assistance animals are exempt. Restrictions may apply, so check with the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm, with late arrival possible under certain conditions. Check-out is by 11 am.
Is there parking at the château?
Yes, parking is free on site, without service, with limited spaces and spaces for disabled guests.
What is there to see near the Château de Dissay?
Futuroscope is about ten kilometres away, Poitiers and its Romanesque churches about fifteen, and the UNESCO-listed Saint-Savin Abbey about 37 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de Dissay listing on Expedia.
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