Fodor's Expert Review Les Sources de Cheverny

It's a winning formula: find a stately manor on a wooded estate in the middle of wine country, add a luxe restaurant and spa, and focus on sustainability and wellness, and this spot has nailed it. Les Sources is the third and most complete of Alice and Jérôme Tourbier's wildly successful hotel brand, where "emotional luxury"—i.e., caring for body and soul—is the mantra. Here, guests can relish the chateau's romantic mix of antique and modern design or opt for one of the ultra-contemporary wood-clad suites clustered around a pond, where wildflowers and tall grasses obscure your private outdoor terrace from view. Gourmet menus at the chic gastronomic restaurant or bistro and bar (or out on the spacious terrace) spotlight local, sustainable, and healthy dishes. Though surprisingly compact, the spa by Caudalie, one of France's top natural beauty brands—based on the restorative, anti-aging properties of grape seed—offers every opportunity for pampering, with both indoor and outdoor pools. There are also yoga, fitness, detox programs, bikes, and hiking boots at your disposal for those who take the credo seriously. Grab a bicycle (electric if you prefer) and peddle to Cheverny, Chambord, or Chenonceau châteaux, all within an hour-and-45-minute ride.