With Charm & Culture As part of our tour, our guide uses…read morethis hotel for Cheverny. Are we glad we stayed here. The estate is magical, yes, it is an older property. The grounds and decor was something out of a storybook. The food was very good. Since our guide was friends with the owner, I don't know if we got any special treatment. Nevertheless, we were sad to leave this magical place. Note: The new wing may be more accessible for those that need some help.

From the owner: Le Château du Breuil est un lieu historique, authentique situé dans un environnement calme et…read morepaisible, propice au repos et à la détente. Vivez un séjour de rêve au pays des Châteaux !

From the owner: Accueil 24/24h toute l'année, petit déjeuner buffet dés 04h00 du matin tous les jours, wifi…read moregratuit, restaurant brasserie intégré dans l'hôtel (service jusqu'à minuit).

We stayed one night in a 2nd floor attic charm room. We had a beautiful view of the Chateau…read mored'Amboise and the Loire River. There are exposed beams in the room and the ceiling is slanted so the configuration is a bit unusual. I was worried one of us would hit our head on something at some point but it wasn't an issue. My husband is about 6'3" and was fine. If you're much taller, I'd probably avoid the attic rooms. The hotel is great - probably one of my favorite that I've stayed at. The bed was extremely comfortable and the service was very friendly. There were plenty of in room amenities and it was spacious compared to many other hotels. I was a bit concerned about the friendliness going into our stay due to reviews I'd read. We aren't "fancy" people and I was worried that we would feel out of place. It was definitely a nice hotel and a bit more upscale but I never felt awkward being there. The price was also very good in comparison to other hotels we stayed at (realizing that Paris is obviously more expensive than smaller cities elsewhere) so this felt like a real bargain! 5 stars.

Beautiful hotel and rooms, fantastic beds and bedding, and outstanding service. The staff couldn't…read morehave been more helpful or polite and our four day stay was wonderful. And don't miss their tomato soup - it is the best I've ever had. They sell it in their little grocery bistro which has everything you need for lunch or a light dinner as an alternative to a restaurant. They'll serve it for you nice and hot in their lounge, on the patio, or in your room.

You won't find another chateau in the Loire Valley where exquisite 'interior design' comes close to…read moreperfection. Guests are invited not to stay, but rather to enjoy the home of Monsieur Charrier. It is sumptuous! Both the rooms and the bathrooms, (many of which have the original deep cast-iron bathtubs that Monsieur managed to salvage, and restore! ) I can't recommend one room over the other as they are all perfectly proportioned, and more spacious than most. However, it would be difficult to spend only one night in the 'Axel de Fersen' with its king size bed and large tower bathroom overlooking the garden! Others rooms are just as appealing with 19th and 17th century furniture. All rooms bear the name of French celebrities or historical figures (including some notorious ones that frequented the chateau). Guests are invited to relax either in the Zanzibar Bar or the Salon Louis de Barberin, before dining in the 'Salon Aymard de Chouppes'. The grounds are vast inviting you to just relax, read and generally enjoy the gentle countryside of the Loire. For history buffs, the tomb of the Marquis de la Fayette, the French General pivotal to the American war of independence, lies in the chateau's private chapel. While this is a hotel for anyone who appreciates refinement, it will particularly appeal to couples seeking a romantic stay. As the only Chateau with its own chapel what a perfect place for a wedding ceremony or a proposal! Choosing which pretty village or town to visit first will be difficult as you are close-by to Loches, Amboise and Tours. Book direct with the chateau below.

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From the owner: Le rendez-vous de l'évasion et de la volupté Installé en Poitou, au cœur d'un parc de 120 hectares,…read morele Château de Curzay, édifié en 1710, porte témoignage d'une région forte de traditions et d'histoire. Traversé par la Vonne, il veille sur l'intimité de ses hôtes. Une promenade le long des allées ombragées, un moment de détente au bord de la piscine sont autant d'invitations à l'harmonie et à la sérénité. Le Château de Curzay, qui affiche quatre étoiles, fait partie des nouveaux promus du Guide Michelin 2001 en obtenant sa première étoile. Chacune des 19 chambres (auxquelles s'ajoutent 1 suite et 2 appartements) est un univers : celui des jeunes femmes qui lui ont donné leur prénom. Enfin, La Cédraie et La Ferme d'autrefois, les restaurants gastronomiques du château, vous proposent une carte légère et créative, aux saveurs du terroir.