The Orangerie , the only building added by Ettore Bugatti .
A Bugatti pool table by IXO stands proudly at the heart of the bright Orangerie .
‘ One Night at the Château ’: a very exclusive experience offered to a few privileged guests .
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every minute detail , from its location to its furniture . The transparent geodesic dome allows guests to relax in warmth and comfort while immersed in the Château ’ s natural surroundings , including its herd of wild deer . At night , their view is a night sky illuminated with thousands of brightly shining stars . Ettore always carefully paid attention to the Château ’ s furniture and decoration – his father Carlo was a designer .
But there is much to explore first . The Château ’ s expansive grounds were fully restored to their former glory in the early 2000s , including the spectacular Remise Nord and Remise Sud , converted into stables after WWII . Ettore himself loved horses . He even had the doors to his workshops fitted with lockplates of his own design that would allow the animals to open them with a gentle nudge of their head , meaning he wouldn ’ t have to dismount . Ettore ’ s inspiration is everywhere at Château Saint Jean .
Behind the doors of the Remise Nord today is a treasure trove of Bugatti ’ s past . A Type 41 Royale , a pioneer of ultra-luxury , sits side-by-side with a Type 35 – the most successful racing car of all time . These , alongside the display of an all-electric Type 56 , showcases the pure engineering genius of the brand . It is a chance for guests to touch and feel the early creations of Bugatti , in the place just a stone ’ s throw from where they were originally built .