Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
Former mansion for Prince of Talleyrand, this beautiful castle dating from the 18th century is in the heart of the Val de Loire between Tours and Saumur. Dining is a feast of sophisticated savours. And the unmarred Chateau, gardens and superb surroundings are chock full of […]
0 Read MoreBetter than just a place to stop, a meeting place with the quiet way of life of the Touraine, the Château de Noizay, where in 1560 Castelnau, Chief of the conspirators, was captured by the Dukeof Nemours and hung from the Conspirator’s Balkony at the Castle […]
0 Read MoreOn the banks of the Loire river, the last wild river of Europe and in the heart of the Vouvray vineyards, this former monastery is a symbol of the Val de Loire style with its troglodyte rooms. The lounges and dining-rooms are located in this charming […]
0 Read MoreThis breathtaking residence was built by perfume millionaire François Coty in the style of the XVIIIth century. Its white stone is in striking contrast with the green setting of the 65 acre wooded grounds which presides over the Indre valley. This elegant manor house immediately brings […]
0 Read MoreLocated in the midst of a 350-acre park, next to the banks of the Loire river and the pond Briffaut, where Louis XIII is said to have hunted birds. In the heart of this legendary landscape is a beautiful building with a 15th century tower that […]
0 Read MoreA breathtakingly lovely Renaissance castle nestled alongside a romantic lake and surrounded by a large forest. Between the Sancerre vineyards and the Loire Valley castles, the château offers large rooms filled with antiques together with excellent modern bathrooms. Extensive menu selection in the authentic and warm […]
0 Read MoreThe twin towers of this magnificent 15th-century castle, which lies near Chinon where Joan of Arc met King Charles VII, soar above a landscape that once enchanted François Rabelais. The château’s tastefully decorated rooms, which blend wood panelling, sumptuous materials and period furniture, also offer every […]
0 Read MoreTowards Brittany and Aquitaine, this Chateau, formerly owned by the Rochefoucauld family, is a luxurious stopover between Versailles and the Chartres cathedral, near the most famous of the Loire castles. The 150-acre park, French-style gardens and tranquil lake impart unforgetable charm. Music lovers, gourmets, and history […]
0 Read MoreFormer House of the Marquis de la Fayette , the château de Reignac near Loches was entirely renovated in 2003. Walking in the park with its secular trees, having a drink in the 18th century living rooms, relaxing in the comfortable library, listening to your favourite […]
0 Read MoreAt the foot of this hill, crowned by its historic and beautiful basilica, you will find a warm welcome in a place where everything is laid out to give pleasure to the senses. Here you will find a haven of peace, harmony and simplicity, a combination […]
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