Loire With Bontour
When we decided on a relaxing driving break in France, the beautiful scenery of the Loire made it our first choice. Our stay in Angers was lovely, visiting the Chateau and of course the Cointreau museum! We’re currently staying in a converted chateau not far from Saumur that provides the perfect base for exploring the less familiar areas of the region, away from the banks of the great river. And of course we’ve been wine tasting at some of the many vineyards in the area.
Hostellerie de la Croix Blanche
A charming Logis de France hotel situated in the heart of the Loire Valley. The town of Fontevraud l’Abbaye (between Saumur and Chinon) is approx. 3.5 hours’ drive from St. Malo. The hotel offers three categories of rooms each individually appointed: tradition, privilege and mini suites. The gourmet restaurant, brasserie and crêperie restaurants all have their own terrace on the 17th century courtyard, parts of the hotel date back to 1696!.
Hotel le Prieure
Situated three and a half hours drive from St Malo, only 7kms from Saumur, in the Loire Valley. Stay in luxurious chateau accommodation with individually decorated rooms and an excellent restaurant. All rooms have views over the River Loire and are full comfort with en suite facilities. Around you are large wooded parks with picturesque walks.
Chateau de Marcay
A historic Chateau in the Loire region, situated in picturesque surroundings, transformed into a beautiful and charming Relais et Chateaux country hotel. Set in rolling farm lands in a wine region makes it the perfect base to set off on a wine tasting trip, or simply to take in the beauty of the Loire countryside. Nearby are Chinon, Poitiers and Tours waiting to be discovered, just three of the towns in the surrounding area, steeped in history from the centuries.
The Chateau has its own baker, a local farmer supplies produce for the kitchens and the surrounding vines mean that the cellars are always well stocked, and special tasting evenings are put on during the season. Ideal for a romantic break.
