Take a hot air balloon ride from the park and survey Vienne’s many Roman buildings from the sky. Climb on board a boat and drift down the Vonne, at the heart of the estate, in search of the secret garden and have lunch at the water’s edge. Go horseback riding through the estate’s 120 hectares in search of deer that roam wild. Visit the Futuroscope, a fairytale temple of images. Discover the seducing charm of the Poitevin marsh. Stop off in the town of Poitiers, an important centre of medieval France... So many wonderful experiences await you when you stay at the Château de Curzay. Built in 1710, it has retained the serenity of its era with the tranquillity of its welcoming interiors and its two hundred year old trees. The days and nights can be spent in magnificent tranquillity, between romantic strolls, dinner on the terrace, beauty treatments and classical music in the chapel. With riding lessons, a confectionery workshop, and a treasure hunt based on the legend of Melusine, children have their own programme.

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1560. In order to live their faith freely, against the Catholics acknowledged as being “legal”, the Protestants planned to remove the young king François II. This was known as the Amboise plot. Built in the 16th century, Noizay Château was both witness and theatre of this historic episode and still retains some remarkable traces of those times: a mystical atmosphere is created by the majestic stained glass windows and printed ceiling roses. Your tour of the Loire châteaux starts here…

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Along the Wine Route in Loir-et-Cher, lies a hunting lodge built in 1860. The ivy-covered walls, the eaves alive with singing birds; here you will find a historic residence located just next to the château … Nature lovers will delight in the charm of this bourgeois residence in the midst of a forest with a private lake and offering “classical-modern” cuisine, as described by the chef Rémy Giraud. On the menu: crémeux of crab in a sea urchin emulsion and jasmine, young pigeon of Madame Lebert, lime soufflé … The wine? A white obviously: Vouvray, Montlouis or Touraine, all you have to do is choose.

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Located in the heart of a cliff overlooking the Loire, a unique site in the world (even recognised by UNESCO), this hotel is unlike any other: the Hautes Roches manor is the fi rst luxury cave hotel where guests will enjoy spending some moments in silence and allowing the old stones to do the talking. The south-facing rooms, some carved into the rock, are all elegantly decorated with stylish fabrics to create harmony with the setting. The Brittany-inspired cuisine is both classical and creative and perfectly marries the fresh daily sea produce with local products. Each season reveals unknown sides to this treasure on the Loire.

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In the heart of the town of Romorantin that was the inspiration for extensive projects by Leonardo da Vinci, Didier Clément takes delight in exploring unique natural flavours in a Renaissance manor house. When savouring his cuisine you will discover rocambole, grains of paradise, angelica and elder flower... A variation of chanterelles or white asparagus, seasonal game accompanied by the best Loire wines will subtely awaken all your senses.

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Nestled on 9 hectares of grounds, the Château de Noirieux is an oasis of calm, elegance and privacy with an atmosphere recalling the grandeur of the stately homes of a bygone age. Your hosts Anja and Gérard Côme take pride in ensuring that everything is perfect, down to the slightest detail. Each room is lightly perfumed with its own special fragrance, the welcome is warm, the terrace is surrounded by nature and, last but not least, you will be treated to a remarkable and inspired cuisine, tailored around the seasons and the freshest produce available. Chef Gérard Côme has discovered the secret of dishes that never fail to please.

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