Wow WOW WOW WOW! is all i could think and say as we pulled into this amazing Chateau after our 3…read morehour drive from Paris to this beautiful "little town, in a quiet village." The near by town of Chinon is out of a movie set. I would never have imagined this could be real. Beware: our navigation took us to the wrong location and we were very confused and lost. However, we asked people on the street which way to go and they were all very knowledgeable and about Chateau Maracy and had great things to say about it. As we pulled in, we were al in shock! the first glimpse of this Chateau is magical and awesome! We were taken care of very nicely and professionally. The hotel staff is gracious and friendly and kind. They break every "french stereo type." We were able to check in right away and we had a 2 story cute room with stone walls. The master bedroom was on the top and 2 pull out beds were on the 1st floor. The towels and linens were clean, white, fluffy and much more plush than I expected. The views from our room was magnificent. You could see the beautiful french countryside and French sky for miles. I'm convinced that the sky looks different in France. I need to look this up because I understand it odd it sounds, but really, it looks different than our American sky. it seems lower set and wider. The Chateau had e-mailed us earlier about reservations at their restaurant and I wish I had booked it. They were completely booked at the restaurant and I now understood why. This remote Chateau had a michilin rated restaurant!!! Although they were booked, they agreed to provide my kids with a 3 course meal in the Parlour room! The meal was licked clean by my extremely picky and anorexic kids. We were served by 2-3 waiters in tuxedos in the parlor room of an 11th century Chateau! 1st course was cantaloupe (melon) slices. I swear, it was not your typical melon (lol, as Max Amini says, "I am not your typical Persian girl"). It was the most delicious cantaloupe and I am usually not a fan of the orange melon. Next course was Sea bream with Ratatouille and pasta with the most delicious white light sauce. Yes, my kids were thrilled to have ratatouille and they ate up veggies for the 1st time and LOVED IT! All 3 plates were licked clean and the kids sat in anticipation of dessert. Vanilla ice cream. How could vanilla ice cream be any different than all the vanilla ice cream you've ever had? Thats what I thought too! trust me, this WAS different. so freakin good! all the portions were relatively small for American Standards but to was enough. we left very satisfied and not stuffed/gross. They had turn down service with little chocolates on our pillows. We woke up to roosters and the beautiful silence of the country. They were able to squeeze my kids in and take them horse back riding. They had a beautiful pool and some outdoor toys and balls you could borrow. My kids loved walking around and petting the horses. My sister bought back pizza from Chinon for my kids and the hotel restaurant held it for us and then served it to us outside, warm on a beautiful tray! I will never forgot the kindness and grace of the staff and the breathtaking beauty of the Chateau. Our room lacked hot water so they refunded part of our stay.

I am just back from vacation in France. I wanted to make sure I wrote a favorable review for the…read morechâteau de marçay. We stayed there for a night and had dinner. We actually arrived after the noon meal, but before dinner was available. The staff told us they could provide us with some cheese to get us through until dinner. I came to find out that they are well known for their cheese monger because they brought us the most incredible cheese platter I have ever seen. There were like 20 some different kinds of cheeses. They also brought some wonderful bread and we had the house red that they produce which was actually quite good. Near by Chinon is not as famous for their wine as other regions of France, but as we were traveling through Loire, we drank a lot of it, and were not displeased. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that even the average wines are quite good. That night we had dinner. I think it was the best meal we had in France. I got a set menu that had well paired elements starting with foie gras, followed by a fish dish, then duck, a for dessert a soufflé. Clearly a traditional french menu, but all the preparations were inspired and subtle. Also, the house served small dishes in between courses that were equally unique and inspired. The staff is quite young, but very professional. The service was excellent. We got what we needed just as we were about to ask for it. It is such a pleasure being served this way. Just when you think you need more water, you look down and someone has filled your glass. The owner came and spoke with us prior to dessert. She was wonderful and inviting. After meeting her it was clear to me how they maintained there strong level of service. It is clear that the château is very important to her and she delights in its maintenance, improvement, and stewardship. I have nothing but good things to say.

From the owner: En plein cœur du Val de Loire Le château de Marçay est un établissement 4 étoiles, Châteaux et…read moreHôtels Collection. En plein cœur du Val de Loire, le Château de Marçay est une magnifique bâtisse du XVème siècle bâti sur les ruines d'une forteresse du XIème siècle. Un cadre d'exception dans un îlot de verdure : sa piscine extérieure, son potager, son verger, ses vignes et ses truffières,... autant de trésors à découvrir dans son parc arboré de 15 hectares. Le Château et ses dépendances vous proposent 33 chambres, toutes décorées de façon traditionnelle ainsi qu'un restaurant gastronomique. Les chambres du château et de son aile sont décorées et meublées haute époque. Elles sont toutes différentes, certaines ont vue sur le parc, d'autres sur la cour d'honneur. Les chambres du " Pavillon des Vignes " occupent le rez-de-chaussée et le premier étage d'une dépendance du château. Elles sont situées face au vignoble, leur cadre indépendant et tranquille en fait un endroit très prisé des

Amazing stay with the perfect location. This hotel is placed within walking distance to all needed…read moreamenities for your chateau visit. The hotel staff was welcoming and accommodating with our 2 year old. The hotel was clearly recently renovated and it's beautiful interior & private terrace with our room made us sure to return here on our next visit to the Loire.

We loved this locally owned hotel. It was our base as we made day trips into the countryside. The…read moreroom was nice and the large interior courtyard was a perfect evening respite with our wine, champagne , an other local treats that we purchased during the day. The owner was very gracious, and between my broken French and his broken English we communicated perfectly as he helped us plan our day.

We stayed at this hotel, which is about three hours out of Paris. It is in a small town and the…read morestaff are fantastic. They speak English are really make you feel at home. By the way, if you cannot tell by the photos the scenery is fantastic, its like walking into beautiful garden. They also have a daily breakfast showcasing their local homemade jams and I'm not a big preserve guy, but even I thought it was great. I really recommend staying here and using it as your home base to work off, there is a lot of cool places to check out around the town.

I'd read tons of reviews about this hotel. It's a big award winner on TripAdvisor. We were not…read moredisappointed. Great and quiet location, a bit out of the way. Beautiful room. Incredible service and friendliness from the staff who speak English. Nice to have a drink on the terrace, and breakfast with zillions of homemade preserves was charming. I would love to stay here again. And Chinon is a historic village in the beautiful Loire Valley, close to many chateaux to tour.

We got a recommendation from the gîte where we stayed, to go here for dinner…read more "Great food for a great price" was what they said. They did not lie. It has to be noted that on Sundays and Mondays there are no special menus, only the "menu du jour". (They only have 1 chef in those days) Other days I have to recommend the "menu découverte", it is amazing! You only pay about 35 euro for a 4 course meal (drinks not included), which is amazingly cheap for what you get. Homemade foie gras, amazing duck, an assortment of cheeses to chose from and a yummy dessert. They also have a good childrens menu.

Monday night is bistro evening, with a smaller menu compared to the other nights. The bistro Food…read moreis simple and tasty. Staff and owners are very welcoming. Call to reserve a table.. restaurant and hotel is on the village square so make sure you book a table on the terrace

Great experience ! I went there during the COVID epidemic, the owners were very friendly and there…read moredid everything to keep us safe. You can definitely go visit the Azay-le-rideau castle by foot. The food was excellent, and very well presented. The chamber was spacious, with a terrasse ! I really enjoyed my stay here, I will definitely come back !

Out of town, up a steep hill and close to a busy road so no chance of an evening stroll around the…read morepretty town in the evening. However, the hotel made the most of its assets an area to sit outside & enjoy the evening sun, an outside 'terrace' for dinner with the car park & road invisible (but audible) behind a hedge. Very accommodating staff. Excellent breakfast with home made buns, fresh fruit all the trimmings you'd expect & a few more. Excellent dinner (so we didn't feel too unhappy about the distance from town in the end). Wi-fi provided but weaker as you moved away from reception. Rooms 15 & 28 had none!

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.

Hidden away in a small hamlet about 15 minutes from Chinon makes for a wonderful break from the…read moretourist overload in Chinon proper. We had eaten in Chinon the previous night, and found that while the quality was comparable or perhaps slightly better, the price, quiet atmosphere and attentive service more than made up for the difference. The husband/wife team worked tirelessly to make our dinner pleasant, and although their English isn't as strong as one might get in a tourist hub - it was more than sufficient! We each had the prix fix menu for under 20 euros, including an appetizer, main, and dessert. With wine and coffee, we spent just less than 60 euros for two - highly competitive in Chinon, where similar prix-fix menus go for between 30 and 40 euros per person. The quality and taste if the food was without reproach, and presented fresh and simple French cuisine at its best. The fish/ratatouille main is a must-try, as is the prawn/fish roulade.