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Chateau de Pray lies in the heart of the prestigious Loire châteaux region. A mile west of the town center, this château from 1224 resembles a tower-flanked castle on the Rhine. Inside, you'll find antlers, hunting trophies, and a paneled drawing room with a fireplace and a collection of antique oils. |
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Château des Ormeaux is a romantic property built on an Italian-style terrace which overlooks the Loire Valley. A 25 hectare park planted with majestic trees also has a turquoise swimming pool. Each commanding a superb view, the rooms, restored in 1998 and decorated in pastel coloured wooden panels, all have antique furniture. They have vast and light bathrooms, offering the most modern comfort. |
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Patrice Longet and Eric Deforges are two young hoteliers who after having worked in several renowned places before, decided to combine their experience and open a hotel where they could truly satisfy what they know a client wants.. So they bought this excellent manoir on the banks of the Loire river, right at the entrance of the city of Amboise and transformed it into a delightful inn which they opened in 1998. |
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Le Choiseul is in the heart of Amboise, two minutes walking from downtown and the Chateau d'Amboise. The property is composed of three residences from the 15th and 18th centuries. The stories of this group of buildings are today intertwined, adding to the charm of the site: The Maison de l'Ermite (hermit's house) has rooms which open onto the Italian style garden and the limetree lined alley. |
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The house has many old fireplaces in wood, stone and marble. In the old priory all the windows have stained glass and there are winged dragons on the gables. The 15th century turret is in the North-East corner of the Manor and on the ceiling of the drawing room you can see the signature of one of the painters of 1887 – “RIPAULT”. |
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Auberge des Templiers located an hour from Paris on the A6 Motorway, at the entrance to the Loire Valley and on the edge of Sologne, on the former site of a guard post built by Everard des Barres Major General of the Templars around 1160. Auberge des Templiers was later destroyed by Philippe le Bel and renewed as a hotel in 1946 by the Depee family. |
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Set in the heart of Anjou, in the Loire Valley, Château de Noirieux was built on the land in the 15th century, a typical late mediaeval house in a mixture of stone and half-timbering with mullioned windows. In the reign of Louis XIV, Noirieux was graced with the house whose elegant classical facade looks out today over the picturesque river Loir. Nowadays it has been entirely renovated and restored to its former glory. |
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Whether you are a designer looking to shoot your new collection, or a studio searching for a spot for a up coming scene, or a man on a quest to find a romantic corner of the world to take his special someone to, or a bride wanting to feel like a princess on her wedding day. Chateau de Challain is this and much more. |
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La Croix Blanche de Sologne was originally a convent became an Inn, in the XVth century and in 1779 was bought by Mme. Marie-Madeleine Thibonneau, the first chef owner of the Inn. Since then, eighteen women have been in charge of the kitchen and it is still so today. It is located in one of the best preserved villages of the Sologne, surrounded by original and immaculately preserved dwellings. |
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Le Prieuré near to Saumur was built in the 12th and 16th centuries. It proposes an exceptionally fine view over the Loire valley and a 60-acre park. An initial lodge was built in the 12th century. In the 16th century, an elegant manor house was added to the original construction, a building with a double gable and hexagonal turret containing a wide spiral staircase, a gallery, huge rooms with decorative fireplaces, etc. |
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Chateau de Chissay, in the shade of the castle of Chenonceau, old royal residence, is a stone poem in the heart of the Loire Valley. The park and surrounding wood are an ideal place of stay to discover in this soft France the castles of Chambord, Blois, Amboise and Touraine. |
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Chateau de L´Yeuse, located within 5 minutes drive from the city centre of Cognac, overlooks the Charente River and the surroundings area. Guests benefit from breathtaking views and centuries old gardens on the banks of the river that offers relaxing walks along wooded pathways. Chateau de L´Yeuse has an interior decoration that is eye catching, with murals, delicately modern fabrics, and wall lights bringing a particular character to the romanticism of the interior design. |
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Hidden away in the midst of the idyllic wooded hills of the Perche, between Chartres and Tours, at the entrance to the Loire Valley, Château de la Barre progressively unfolds its history. For centuries, its parkland has protected it from noise and disturbance, and it now emerges as an historical haven, close to the small Loir Valley and the famous Loire Valley Chateaux. |
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Château de Crazannes is located on the left bank of the Charente, in the middle of a peaceful park with its hundred year-old trees. Château de Crazannes is a classified historical monument from the end of the 14th century, one of the oldest homes of the Saintonge. |
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Chateau de Curzay is set in heart of immense parkland on the banks of a river. The individually decorated rooms, the terrace with its majestic cedars, the pool in the shade of the XIIth century towers and the light, innovative cuisine of Eric Jan offer you a heaven of calm and serenity and a superb culinary experience. |
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The Valley of the Sarthe is enchanting. Village after village along the meandering and gentle River Sarthe will surprise you with its charm, beauty and tranquillity. At the heart of this valley you will find the romantic Château de Vaulogé on the banks of the tiny River Gée, a château with a long and interesting history brought into the twenty-first century to welcome you as its guest. |
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This beautiful XIXth century manor is set amidst a flower-filled park opposite the loveliest beach in Europe. It enjoys a charming setting where the emphasis is on fine dining and hospitality. The tastefully decorated rooms with their fine antique furniture are an oasis of tranquillity. An imaginative cuisine, with the very best in regional products, is further enhanced by the sommelier's favourites. Wonderful wine cellar. |
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Overlooking Europe's most beautiful beach in the glorious Atlantic, the imposing white building of the Hermitage Barrière Hotel, with its magnificent half timbering is the perfect place to relax and unwind. This charming hotel has provided an exclusive retreat since 1926 and today offers an elegant and chic haven with the most modern amenities. |
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A spectacular neo-Romanic palace built in 1896 hosts the Hotel Royal Thalasso Barrière, a luxury 5 stars hotel. Set within beautiful gardens surrounded by pines which lead to the golden sand of La Baule's famous beach, its rustic stone and wrought iron balconied façade, conceals a grand hotel of great charm and style, which evokes memories of the Belle Epoque of summer resorts and British elegance. |
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Exquisite accommodations with a touch of luxury and refinement offers Château de La Flocellière, a 900 years old feudal castle, converted into a charming, French bed and breakfast experience. Located in the heart of the hilly Vendée - Loire Region, this medieval fortress is set on 32 acres of expansive views of an idyllic landscape, of gently rolling hills, woodlands, pastures and cultivated fields, which contributes to a relaxing peaceful stay. |
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Chateau de Marçay is in the heart of the land of Rabelais. The twin towers of this magnificent century chateau, which lies near Chinon where Joan of Arc met King Charles VII, soar above a landscape that once enchanted François Rabelais. The château’s tastefully decorated rooms, which blend wood panelling, sumptuous materials and period furniture, also offer every modern comfort. |
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Arriving at the Domaine is a feast for the eyes. First there is an overall impression, then all the many details are slowly revealed.
The château stands proudly flanked by its fortified towers. It has been recently restored and will house the Domaine's future suites. The nearby dry stone outbuildings house the hotel restaurant, called “les Tournelles”, and the private lounges for diners and guests staying in our 24 rooms. |
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A family home for over 250 years, located on the borders of Perche, Normandie and Maine, hosts now days Chateau de Monhoudou. This beautiful castle of the XVIth-XVIIIth centuries, surrounded by age-old trees, horses, sheep, swans and peacocks is a hidden jewel in a lush area of ancient parkland. At the end of a long winding avenue Michel and Marie-Christine personally, gives guests the warmest of welcomes at the château. |
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The Chateau Hotel Domaine de la Tortinière is a peaceful and charming 19e century Manor in a fifteen acres park, overlooking the landscape where the Indre River flows.
The 30 rooms are in the Château itself and in the neighbouring outhouses and are all decorated with lovely fabrics and antique furniture's. |
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Chateau de la Bourdaisiere with its fairy-tale tower and a Renaissance stone staircase, is 55 minutes from Paris by TGV and within easy reach of the famous Loire Valley chateaux, the troglodyte caves and the Tourraine vineyards. |
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Château de Noizay is a charming XVIth century residence, close to the châteaux of the Loire, classified as a historical monument, with nice proportions and surrounded by a 6 hectare (15 acres) park, with a delightful formal garden. The lavishly decorated rooms with period furniture testify to this. The cuisine follows the seasons and is enhanced by a fine wine cellar with Vouvray and other Loire wines. |
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Domaine des Hauts de Loire, built in 1860 by the famous publisher Panckoucke, is secluded in tranquil parkland. Relish the calm of a cosy guestroom with painted beams, then savour exquisite gourmet delicacies such as «salade d’anguille croustillante à la vinaigrette d’échalote» or «pigeonneau du vendômois au jus de presse», accompanied by superb local wines. Visit the Loire valley by hot-air balloon or helicopter. |
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Chateau de Reignac, with its two towers dating from the 15th century, stands near Loches in the region of Val de Loire so often celebrated by poets. Extended at the beginning of the 18th, it became the Marquis de La Fayette's property. Its façades will be rearranged during the following century.
It has recently been entirely renovated; you will find there the echoes of the 18th, renowned for its refinement, its carefreeness. |
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Manoir de Restigne, decorated in pure XVII century style , is in the center of the green valley of the Loire. Manoir de Restigne has a home flanked of two pavilions and two low-mounted wings and a green house of oranges. Today it is completely recovered, maintaining the authenticity of its place and its history of north western Touraine. |
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One of France's finest castles from Louis XIII's time, is the Chateau de Saint-Loup. It is Located in the most southern part of the Loire Valley in the region of Poitou-Charentes, between the cities of Parthenay and Thouars, offering visitors a wide range of activities. The 15th century tower keep is a major landmark of Poitou, and a jewel of France's classical architectural heritage. |
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This Chateau Hotel is located in the famous Loire Valley in the village of Saint Patrice between approximately midway between Tours and Saumur.
The Chateau was formally the private estate of Prince Talleyrand, and after extensive renovation and modernisation it opened as a hotel in 1986. It offers a combination of beauty and comfort in an extremely peaceful and relaxing setting. Outdoor swimming pool (heated 26°). |
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Built during the Hundred Years' War, the Chateau d'Artigny formed part of the defence system constructed along the Indre River around the Montbazon keep. On 30th July 1912, Joseph Spoturno, known as François Coty, the famous perfume maker, bought the chateau. Attracted by the site, he had the chateau, which was in a rather "patchwork" architectural style, demolished, in order to build the present chateau in a pure 18th century style. |
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Chateau de Verrieres is situated in Saumur "The Pearl" of Anjou. It is one of the most beautiful, quiet, historical and human sized town, located in the Loire Valley, between Tours and Angers. Chateau de Verrieres is an in-town chateau. It constitutes an exceptional site, combining the merits of open and green space together with the town facilities, being located in the centre of Saumur. |
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It used to be called the chateau de Beauvais, from the Latin "bellum visum" which means "beautiful view". Originally, Beauvais was a fief of the commune of Maillé, when in 1619 the Grand Connétable Charles Albert de Luynes, a favourite of King Louis XIII, received the title of Duke: he had just acquired Maillé and therefore gave his name to the commune which had been raised to the status of a Duchy. |
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Chateau de Jallanges is a private chateau with superior table d'hôtes designed around the number of guests being welcomed. Built in the XVth Century, the property is situated 12 Kms (8 Miles) from Tours, and 10 Kms (less than 7 Miles) from Amboise. This strategic location gives this castle, all the advantages of the vicinity of a big city, without any urban inconvenience; 4 Golf Courses are within easy reach. |
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