Fodor's Expert Review Domaine de la Tortinière
10 rte. de Ballan-Miré, Veigné, Centre-Val de Loire, 37250, France
This was reportedly one of Audrey Hepburn's favorites, and you can immediately see why: the neo-Gothic château, sitting atop a vast, sloping lawn, features a pair of fairy-tale towers, Louis Seize public salons, and soigné guest rooms—some in the turrets, others in the smartly converted stables and servants' quarters. Most beds are so comfy that it would be hard to rise in the morning if it weren't for the beckoning vistas, which include a lovely pool tucked onto a grassy terrace. The stylish rotunda restaurant looks out over the lawn and showcases Damien Piochon's cuisine, including medallions of line-caught sea bass with leeks in aspic and gribiche sauce.
PROS
- gourmet restaurant
- romantic setting
- very clean rooms
CONS
- some rooms on the small side
- a bit off the beaten track
- decor slightly outdated
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Dec.–Feb., No Meals