Chateau St. Cloud: Location and Description
The charming Chateau St. Cloud is located on one of the most beautiful islands in the Seychelles, in the tropical splendour of La Digue.
Chateau St. Cloud is ideally situated in the centre of La Digue, at the foot of the island's only mountain. The beach is 10 minutes away. The famous Anse Source d'Argent beach is only a few minutes by bicycle.
The grace and charm of the chateau are complemented by the surrounding landscape. Exotic flowers, fruits and tropical plants lend this colonial estate a rustic tranquillity.
It was built at the height of the Napoleonic Empire and named after the small French town of St. Cloud, west of Paris. Visitors to the chateau enjoy a magnificent view of the local granite formations, which twist and wind in bizarre patterns. On the estate, guests can also see one of the few coco de mer trees still on the island. Those who prefer a slower pace can visit the giant tortoises. They have lived on the estate for generations and are now regarded as part of the ‘St. Ange family’. The chateau was once part of a vanilla farm and was more recently converted into a small, charming hotel by its owners, the ‘St. Ange family’.
For people seeking peace and calm, it is a place where only the whisper of palm fronds in the sea breeze and the falling of coconuts create an atmosphere that says nothing other than "WELCOME".
For adventurous guests, a ride in an ox cart or by bicycle between the chateau and the beaches is possible, as is a visit to the main village of La Passe.
Enquiry to the hotel Chateau St. Cloud
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- Licensed properties only. All accommodation listed here appears on the current list from the Seychelles Ministry of Tourism.
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3 accommodations €9.90, up to 10 accommodations €19.90, one-off fee.
Beaches near Chateau St. Cloud
Anse La Réunion1,2 km
Anse Gaulettes1,5 km
Anse Sévère1,7 km
Anse Source d’Argent1,8 km
Anse La Passe1,8 km
Anse Patates1,9 kmAttractions near Chateau St. Cloud
Eustache Sardes House0,7 km
La Veuve Reserve0,7 km
L’Union Estate1,5 km
Plantation House1,6 km
Ile Cocos Marine National Park5,7 kmChateau St. Cloud: What's nearby?
Frequently asked questions about Chateau St. Cloud
Where is Chateau St. Cloud?
Chateau St. Cloud is on the North-west coast of La Digue. The area is called Anse Reunion. The nearest beach we describe is Anse La Réunion, approx. 1.2 km as the crow flies.
How do you get to Chateau St. Cloud?
La Digue has no airport. You travel by ferry from Praslin or Mahé to the La Passe jetty, approx. 1.2 km (approx. 10 min by bike). There is a helipad for helicopter transfers, approx. 1.5 km (approx. 10 min by bike).
How do you get around on La Digue?
On La Digue, almost everyone gets around by bicycle or on foot, and there are hardly any cars. Bicycles can be hired locally.
Where can you shop near Chateau St. Cloud?
The nearest shop is Serafina Store, approx. 350 m (approx. 10 min on foot).
Which restaurants are near Chateau St. Cloud?
From our directory: Bois D'amour (approx. 100 m), Patatran Village (approx. 950 m), Avalunch Restaurant (approx. 1.1 km).
Is there a dive school near Chateau St. Cloud?
The nearest is Trek Divers, approx. 1.0 km (approx. 20 min on foot).
Where are the nearest pharmacy and doctor to Chateau St. Cloud?
Nearest pharmacy: approx. 1.0 km. Nearest clinic: St Mary's Hospital, approx. 1.4 km.
When is the sea calm at Chateau St. Cloud?
On the North-west coast, the sea is usually calm: April to November. Rougher: December to March (north-west monsoon, occasional waves).
How do you book Chateau St. Cloud?
Directly with the host, with no commission. Through our enquiry service, your enquiry is translated and sent to Chateau St. Cloud, and the reply and offer come directly from the host.
