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Bulgnéville
approx. 3 km
A former cantonal capital (1790–2014). About 1 km west of the town, towards Vaudoncourt, the Battle of Bulgnéville was fought in 1431 over the succession to the Duchy of Lorraine.
Château Viéndal: a stay in a château at Vaudoncourt, in the Vosges
Château Viéndal stands in Vaudoncourt, in the west of the Vosges, a few kilometres from Bulgnéville and the spa towns of Contrexéville and Vittel. According to Expedia, guests stay in apartments within the château, with kitchen, heated outdoor pool, sauna and play area. A quiet setting for families, on the ground of the 1431 battle.
At a glance
- Location
- Vaudoncourt (Vosges, Grand Est), about 3 km from Bulgnéville, 8 km from Contrexéville and 11 km from Vittel as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Apartments in Château Viéndal, offered as holiday lets: three Expedia listings, “Banda”, “Villiers” and “Neuchâtel”, for the same building
- Highlights
- Heated outdoor pool, sauna, play area, bicycles, garden with barbecue, fitted kitchen, washing machine, free Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- 9.8/10 from 69 reviews on Expedia for the “Banda” apartment (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Times are given in the Expedia listing of the chosen apartment
- Good to know
- Let by a professional host · EV charging point · parking on site · equipment for children
Staying at Château Viéndal: an apartment in the château
To stay at Château Viéndal is to stay in a holiday apartment fitted out in a château at Vaudoncourt, rather than in an ordinary room. Expedia has three listings for the same building: the “Banda” apartment, the “Villiers” apartment (with 1.5 bathrooms) and the “Neuchâtel” apartment. The photos show a large symmetrical façade with shutters and a balcony, bright bedrooms and a wooded park.
Each apartment has a fitted kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, kettle and full tableware, a separate dining area, a living room, television and free Wi-Fi. Bed linen is provided, and the bathrooms offer a shower and hairdryer; a washing machine is included, with a laundry on site. The château is presented as family-friendly, with a high chair, books, games and tableware for children.
Outside, the residence has a shared heated outdoor pool, a sauna, a play area with swings and a slide, a covered bike shelter, bicycles for guests, deck chairs and a barbecue. An EV charging point and parking are on site.
Photos of Château Viéndal
History around Château Viéndal: from the Bauffremonts to the Battle of Bulgnéville
- 1157 – The fortress of Beaufremont, seat of the lords of Bauffremont, is first mentioned; it will be remodelled between the 13th and 16th centuries.
- 2 July 1431 – Battle of Bulgnéville, about 1 km west of the town between Vaudoncourt and the Anger: René of Anjou is defeated and captured by the troops of the Count of Vaudémont in the contest for the Duchy of Lorraine.
- 1583 – Étienne Menu, ennobled by Duke Charles III of Lorraine, becomes lord of Roncourt; his family takes the name Roncourt.
- 1634 – During the Thirty Years’ War, the Château de Beaufremont is dismantled.
- 18th century – The manor house of Roncourt, known as a “château”, is built.
- 1773 – Pierre Thouvenel is appointed inspector of the mineral waters of Contrexéville, whose reputation grows.
- 1854 – Louis Bouloumié buys a spring at Vittel: the spa town develops.
- 1790–2014 – Bulgnéville is the main town of a canton, before it is attached to that of Vittel.
- 1994 – The remains of the Château de Beaufremont are listed as historic monuments (30 September).
The sources consulted do not detail the history of Château Viéndal itself. The historical backdrop, however, is rich: Vaudoncourt features in the account of the Battle of Bulgnéville in 1431, where Duke René of Anjou, allied with King Charles VII, was defeated by Count Antoine of Vaudémont and sent to the prisons of Dijon.
In later centuries the region lived by its mineral waters: Contrexéville and Vittel, 8 and 11 km away, are among the best-known spa towns of Lorraine.
Facilities and services at Château Viéndal
The details below come from the Expedia listings (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary from one apartment to another.
Apartment
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Living room and separate dining area with table
- Bed linen provided
- Shower and hairdryer
- Television
- Central heating
- “Villiers” apartment: 1.5 bathrooms
Kitchen
- Fitted kitchen with dishwasher, oven and hob
- Fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, blender
- Crockery, utensils and cutlery
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
Leisure
- Shared heated outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Play area with swings and a slide
- Bicycles for guests and a bike shelter
- Deck chairs and barbecue
Families & service
- High chair, books, games and tableware for children
- Laundry
- EV charging point
- Parking on site
- Let by a professional host
Where Château Viéndal is: between Contrexéville, Vittel and Neufchâteau
Vaudoncourt is a rural commune of scattered housing in the west of the Vosges, in the Vittel–Contrexéville catchment area, in the heart of the former canton of Bulgnéville. According to Expedia, Contrexéville station is about 10 minutes by car and Épinal–Mirecourt airport about 32 minutes.
Around the château, the listing names the casino and thermal baths of Contrexéville, the casino and thermal baths of Vittel, the Vittel-Ermitage golf course, the Golf du Hazeau, the Fort de Bourlémont and Morimond Abbey; for children, the “Villiers” listing mentions the prehistoric animation centre and the Idéal Kart go-karting track.
For dining, Expedia lists several restaurants 7 to 13 minutes away by car, including L’Arche, Seven, Cuarto D’ libra and Pronto Pizza. A car remains the simplest way to explore the region.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château Viéndal)
| Vaudoncourt (village) | approx. 300 m |
| Bulgnéville | approx. 3 km |
| Château de Roncourt | approx. 4 km |
| Château de Beaufremont | approx. 5.5 km |
| Contrexéville | approx. 8 km |
| Vittel | approx. 11 km |
| Neufchâteau | approx. 17 km |
| Domrémy-la-Pucelle | approx. 26 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates in the listing; driving times are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château Viéndal
Château de Beaufremont
approx. 5.5 km
A 12th-century fortress first mentioned in 1157, owned by the Bauffremont family. Dismantled in 1634, it keeps remains of its walls, listed as historic monuments in 1994.
Contrexéville
approx. 8 km
A spa town in the Vosges, known for its mineral water sold under the Contrex brand. The Rotonde and the galleries of the thermal baths recall the 19th-century spa era.
Vittel
approx. 11 km
A spa town known worldwide for its mineral water. Its fortunes have been tied to thermal bathing since 1854, when a spring was bought by a visiting patient, Louis Bouloumié.
Neufchâteau
approx. 17 km
A sub-prefecture of the Vosges, in Lorraine. The Romanesque and Gothic church of Saint-Nicolas houses a Renaissance entombment.
Domrémy-la-Pucelle
approx. 26 km
A village in the Vosges known as the homeland of Joan of Arc. The basilica of Bois-Chênu overlooks the Maid’s birthplace.
Tours & activities near Château Viéndal
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
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Art Nouveau visit to Nancy
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French Pastry Walking Tour in Nancy with Local Guide
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Guided tour of the Historic Center of Nancy
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Nancy Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Who is Château Viéndal for?
Families
Heated pool, play area, bicycles, high chair and games for children: the listing presents the château as a place designed for families.
Spa-goers
The thermal baths of Contrexéville and Vittel are about ten kilometres away, with their casinos and golf courses.
History lovers
The Battle of Bulgnéville, the fortress of Beaufremont, Neufchâteau and Domrémy, homeland of Joan of Arc: southern Lorraine offers many landmarks.
Group stays
Three apartments in the same building, each with a fitted kitchen, let friends or family get together while keeping their independence.
Good to know before booking Château Viéndal
- These are apartments in a château, offered by a professional host: check the details of each apartment (“Banda”, “Villiers”, “Neuchâtel”) in its own listing.
- Fees may apply for extra guests, and photo ID and a bank card or deposit may be requested on arrival.
- The property is equipped with a smoke detector.
- An EV charging point and parking are available on site.
- Special requests are handled subject to availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed.
- The heated pool is shared by the residence; the sauna and play area are also mentioned in the listing.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château Viéndal?
Yes. According to Expedia, Château Viéndal in Vaudoncourt offers holiday apartments (“Banda”, “Villiers” and “Neuchâtel”), with kitchen, heated pool and sauna.
Is it a hotel or apartments?
They are apartments fitted out in the château and let by a professional host, not hotel rooms.
Is there a swimming pool and a sauna?
Yes. The listing mentions a shared heated outdoor pool, as well as a sauna and a play area.
How far are Contrexéville and Vittel?
Contrexéville is about 8 km and Vittel about 11 km as the crow flies; Contrexéville station is 10 minutes by car.
Is the château suitable for children?
Expedia presents it as a château for families: a high chair, books, games and tableware for children, a play area and bicycles are mentioned.
Can you charge an electric car?
Yes, an EV charging point is mentioned on the grounds, along with parking.
Photos of the apartments, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château Viéndal listing on Expedia.
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