On the banks of the Loire

Do rooms in unusual cave dwellings appeal to you? In Rochecorbon, Domaine des Hautes-Roches, overlooking the Loire River, and Château de Nazelles, close to Amboise, are two exceptional, not-to-be-missed accommodation sites. Also on the banks of the royal river, the 17th-century Château de Colliers is ideal for contemplation. At night, the gentle lapping of water will rock you to sleep. Further upriver in Briare, Domaine des Roches with its warm and welcoming rooms is a haven of peace and quiet. Its position close to the canal and its famous bridge makes it an ideal starting point for a lovely river cruise.
 

Amongst the vines

For wine-lovers, many of these beautiful Châteaux stand in the heart of vineyards, ideal for wine-tasting and visits. Domaine des Bidaudières in Vouvray, Château de Pintray, a winemaking estate that once belonged to the Duke of Choiseul, and Château de Beaujeu are all fantastic places to stay and discover the vineyards.

A stone's throw from Paris

Feel like getting away from it all? Château d'Esclimont promises magical evenings and nights. After dinner in a hot-air balloon, slip into bed in a deluxe room in the Château.
What could be better than combining charming accommodation and delicious food? In the timeless, classy setting of Château de Marsalin, the origins of which go back to the 4th century, a very warm welcome awaits you. For those of you who love your food, the kitchens of the Château will delight you with their secret flavours.

Relaxation and well-being

There's nothing like recharging your batteries and pampering your body to rediscover your energy and vitality. The Manoir de Restigné, with its 18th-century style rooms and suites, cultivates the art of well-being. This gorgeous estate bases all its management methods on respect for the environment. In 2008, it will be offering fruit therapy: spas with fruit-based care products, menus offering fruit dishes, citrus gel, olive-oil soap… Built in Touraine by the famous perfumer Coty, Château d'Artigny looks down on the Indre Valley. In an atmosphere worthy of the era of ocean liners, this sumptuous stately home offers unique moments of relaxation in which harmony of the body and mind is guaranteed. A few miles away from Châteaudun, Domaine de Moresville is also dedicated to relaxation. On the programme: balneotherapy (jacuzzi, sauna), yoga, relaxation and walks on the estate with its century-old trees.

Nature and ports combined

Domaine de l'Etape, a pretty 19th-century manor house, allows you to recharge your batteries fully in the peace and quiet of the land of a thousand lakes in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Its huge park is ideal for you to observe the plant and animal life. Fishing and walks are recommended to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Golfers will be charmed by Château d'Augerville with its spacious, magnificently decorated rooms, some of which look out onto a rolling 18-hole course.

All these accommodation sites – Relais & Châteaux, Grandes Étapes Françaises, hotels of charm and ‘Bienvenue au Château' guest rooms – welcome you to the Loire Valley.

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