CHÂTEAUX 2019 THE GUIDE


Set in 100 acres of parkland and five minutes from a classified Plus Beau Village, Château de l’Histoire is a rural escape in every sense


département is an especially green patch of France well worth exploring, home to such treasures as the Marais Poitevin and ‘Green Venice’. www.younancollection.com/en


Château de Beauvois (Indre-et-Loire)


Down a lovely country road in the Loire Valley, along a driveway flanked by oak trees, the Château de Beauvois unfolds before your eyes like a period drama setting. Perfectly capturing joie de vivre in its lush scenery and stately soul, this four-star hotel is a relaxing haven and window into the past. Its roots are firmly planted in the 15th century – as evidenced by the tower – and later, this prestigious building even served as a base for King Louis XIII, who would frequent the grounds to hunt. Today, Château de Beauvois is the embodiment of French tradition, rich with


heritage and gastronomy. Another wonderful part of the estate’s geography is that it’s just a stone’s throw from the Château de Villandry – and the Château d’Amboise, while a little further afield, is still under an hour’s drive away. The perfect stop for your Loire castle crawl! www.younancollection.com/en


Château de la Perrière (Maine-et-Loire)


A classified Monument Historique, Château de la Perrière has a long and fascinating past. The building’s completion in the 17th century is attributed to François II Goddes of Varennes, who expanded the house that his


father built from older dwellings – something of a family legacy. From 1982 to 2008, no longer occupied, the castle was restored to its former splendour by local specialist companies, with great attention to the woodwork, tapestries and paintings within. Golfers will be kept quiet with 185 acres of green to cover, including both an 18- and nine-hole course. And for those searching for bigger fish to fry on their château hunt, fear not: this is the perfect base from which to see the Château d’Angers, just 15 minutes away by car, and Château de Saumur, about 45 minutes to the south east. www.younancollection.com/en


Relaxation is the name of the game at Château de Noyelles in the Somme


Château de Noyelles (Somme) For a taste of what to expect at Château de Noyelles, we recommend paying a visit to its website first. Displayed like a scrapbook, enriched with


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IMAGE © CHÈATEAU DE L’HISTOIRE, CHÂTEAU DE NOYELLES


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