Tourism: Domaine des Hauts de Loire

An exceptional residence in the Loire Valley

The Loire is dotted with its castles in a generous and stormy nature. Because it shouldn’t be forgotten, this river is the wildest in Europe. As for the royal estates, they are full of memories, since important affairs of state that mark the history of France have been hatched there. Here boredom does not exist. But between visits and discoveries, one can find tranquility in a beautiful residence where everything is softness and refinement: thehotel in the Hauts de Loire. Very close to the village of Onzain, this beautiful house borrows turrets and climbing ivy to adorn itself with the refinement of a castle. The pond brings the final romantic touch.

Experience the castle life in the Valley of the Kings

The address is almost confidential. Once past the driveway and past the centuries-old oaks, a sovereign calm invades us. Whether you choose the castle or the residence, the rooms are furnished with taste: flowery curtains, shiny floors, soft carpets, precious velvets, fireplaces surmounted by trumeaux decorated with typical eighteenth-century bucolic scenes… Elegance à la French in all its glory. We stood there, languid at the window, watching the deer and roe deer venture to the edge of the wood.

Refill in green

Sure, the region is full of Cultural visitsbut sometimes we just want chlorophyll and birdsong, a boat trip on a pond, a jog under the foliage, or let off steam on a mountain bike on the forest paths… Or even, when the weather gets cooler, with a nice intramural sports session and, to relax all these tense muscles, with a treatment at the Clarins spa which will ease the aches and leave us perfectly relaxed for a perfect night. We organize a relaxing weekend that combines relaxation and elegance. Especially on the plate! the Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins and star chef Dominique Pépin have thought of wellness menu. “I love when a menu tells me about a regionexplains Dr. Courtin-Clarins. This is not only a reflection of the earth but also a subtle conjunction between soils, climate and people. It’s then up to us to draw the contours through the kitchen”. The gamble paid off: the hotel bistro offers tasty and balanced meals, with local products and of provenance.

Practical information: Overnight stay in a classic double room, at the castle or residence, breakfast included, from €195 to €350. Signature by Clarins package with one night in a classic double room, breakfasts, two one-hour signature treatments at the spa and two wellness menu at the Bistrot, starting from €575. Reservations and info: 02 54 20 72 57 and beyond www.hautsdeloire.com