Chateau stays in Loire Valley
Aug 21st, 2007, 04:20 AM
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Chateau stays in Loire Valley
I want to stay in a reasonably priced chateau in the loire valley. Can anyone recommend a place? I am currently looking at Chateau de Chissay as one of my options if anyone has information specifically to that one?
Aug 21st, 2007, 04:54 AM
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Some years ago we enjoyed staying at Chateau de Rochecotte.
At that time it was lovely.
Maybe somebody can give a more up-to-date report on it.
http://www.chateau-de-rochecotte.fr/
Byrd
At that time it was lovely.
Maybe somebody can give a more up-to-date report on it.
http://www.chateau-de-rochecotte.fr/
Byrd
Aug 21st, 2007, 10:24 AM
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We stayed at the Chateau des Reaux - near Chinon - a 15th century fortress with the remains of a moat and walls positively feet thick.
The rates were very reasonable, there were charming public rooms open to guests and we had dinner en famille one night with the owners. Be sure you take a room in the chateau itself - rather than one over the converted stables.
For info:
http://www.pariserve.tm.fr/hotel-fra...ux/english.htm
The rates were very reasonable, there were charming public rooms open to guests and we had dinner en famille one night with the owners. Be sure you take a room in the chateau itself - rather than one over the converted stables.
For info:
http://www.pariserve.tm.fr/hotel-fra...ux/english.htm
Aug 21st, 2007, 11:22 AM
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We also stayed just outside of Chinon in a charming manor house. If memory serves, the room rates were surprisingly affordable (but this was 8 years ago).
Here is what we said in our trip report:
<b>The Hotel - Manoir de la Giraudiere, Chinon</b> http://www.giraudiere.com/
We found our accommodation by searching the Internet, and it was only
the second time we had ever booked a place to stay online, sight-unseen.
The Manoir de la Giraudiere is a 300+ year old manor home that offers
about a dozen rooms for bed & breakfast accommodation. A portion of the
estate is a working vineyard, one of dozens in the immediate area.
Our room was fairly large, with a second bedroom area that came in handy
when Chris started snoring one night. The bathroom had been updated
recently, and the fixtures and hot water were in good working order.
Breakfast was your standard European 3-star assortment of breads and
pastries, fruits, meusli, etc. The notable standout was the coffee…trés
magnifique! The proprietor spoke excellent English, which is not as
common as one might expect in a region this close to Paris. He was very
bright, helpful and engaging, and was full of suggestions and
recommendations on where to go and what to do.
If you're interested, the rest of our report starts here:
http://www.onelittleworld.com/loire_1.html
Here is what we said in our trip report:
<b>The Hotel - Manoir de la Giraudiere, Chinon</b> http://www.giraudiere.com/
We found our accommodation by searching the Internet, and it was only
the second time we had ever booked a place to stay online, sight-unseen.
The Manoir de la Giraudiere is a 300+ year old manor home that offers
about a dozen rooms for bed & breakfast accommodation. A portion of the
estate is a working vineyard, one of dozens in the immediate area.
Our room was fairly large, with a second bedroom area that came in handy
when Chris started snoring one night. The bathroom had been updated
recently, and the fixtures and hot water were in good working order.
Breakfast was your standard European 3-star assortment of breads and
pastries, fruits, meusli, etc. The notable standout was the coffee…trés
magnifique! The proprietor spoke excellent English, which is not as
common as one might expect in a region this close to Paris. He was very
bright, helpful and engaging, and was full of suggestions and
recommendations on where to go and what to do.
If you're interested, the rest of our report starts here:
http://www.onelittleworld.com/loire_1.html
Aug 21st, 2007, 12:15 PM
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Hi,
We haven't been (yet!) but are planning a stay at le Chateau des Ormeaux, near Amboise - good reviews on tripadvisor and less pricey (a bit) than some of the better known chateau-hotels. Maybe see you there next June!
We haven't been (yet!) but are planning a stay at le Chateau des Ormeaux, near Amboise - good reviews on tripadvisor and less pricey (a bit) than some of the better known chateau-hotels. Maybe see you there next June!
Aug 21st, 2007, 12:45 PM
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Hi CT -
I haven't stayed at the Chissay, but friends who are huge castle buffs have, and they loved it.
I have stayed at the Chateau du Pray, and really liked it. The room was large and comfortable, furnished with antiques but by no means luxurious, with a very large bathroom. The staff was great. When we arrived, I spoke to the hostess in my not so great French. She began to respond in English, but then interrupted herself and said, "Oh, you would like to practice your French," and continued in French. I will always remember that.
The dinner at the du Pray was excellent.
I haven't stayed at the Chissay, but friends who are huge castle buffs have, and they loved it.
I have stayed at the Chateau du Pray, and really liked it. The room was large and comfortable, furnished with antiques but by no means luxurious, with a very large bathroom. The staff was great. When we arrived, I spoke to the hostess in my not so great French. She began to respond in English, but then interrupted herself and said, "Oh, you would like to practice your French," and continued in French. I will always remember that.
The dinner at the du Pray was excellent.
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