Chateau de La Barre

Are You Hip Yet?

Set in 100 acres of meadows and woods at the entrance to the Loire Valley, Chateau de La Barre offers a mixture of beauty,refinement,understated luxury and authenticity. It is situated less than 2 hours from Paris,between Chartres, Chenonceau castle and Le Mans and has it's own 16th century fortifications, chapel, flower gardens, fountains and pond.

The quality and the warmth of the welcome extended to guests by the Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay (she is Anglo-American,he is the twentieth generation in this family chateau) are exceptional.
The chateau is gracious living personified,brimming with family antiques and portraits, intricate stone staircases,majestic fireplaces,grand rugs on polished floors,and monogrammed linen on huge comfy beds.

Chateau de La Barre is the ideal place to simply enjoy relaxed, aristocratic living, but also to visit the picturesque unspoilt villages nearby with their Renaissance manor houses and XIIth century romanesque churches repleat with frescoes, vineyards or further afield, the famed Loire valley castles. Superb riding and golf in the vicinity.

Guests are offered assistance with their sightseeing and transfers to ensure they enjoy a tailor made holiday
Exclusive rental of the entire château for a house party possible

Room Details

The 9 bedrooms, all ensuite, combine elegance and comfort with beautiful views over the garden and park and/or XVIth century fortifications.Each are individually decorated,two have king size beds,one a jacuzzi bath

Wine & Dine

Candlelit dinners are served 3 times a week in the grand dining room with family crystal and silver.Light cheese and wine tasting suppers are possible on the other nights,or take a picnic hamper into the garden. Excellent restaurants nearby. No lunches

Spa & Fitness Facilities

Shiatsu or reflexology massage possible upon prior reservation, in the peace and quiet of your own elegant room at the chateau, followed by tea served in the Salon Rose drawing room by the fireside or under the elm trees of the terrace

To Do

Enjoy "douceur de vivre" in the magnificient property, riding or cycling nearby,the picturesque Loir valley,romanesque churches,romantic gardens,wineries,Berc forrest,the medieval town of Le Mans,and further afield,the famous Loire Valley castles

Arrival Details

From Paris,fast speed TGV train to Venda´me(43minutes)Europcar rental at the station.From Paris airport, A11 via Chartres to La Ferta Bernard,then D1 towards St Calais.5,5km after Berfay,turn right into property.(2hrs)Chauffeur service possible

Accolades

One of the 100 best hotels in the World (Times Travel Magazine November 2008. France's best chateau -chambres d'htes- by a stretch (Sunday Times March 2007). Member of Virtuoso,Johansens Conde Nast, Michelin, Alistair Sawdays

Additional Details

Possible airport limousine pick up upon request(660 euros).Possible chauffeur car sightseeing days (450-680 euros depending on time,km and car).Montgolfier balloon flights,Ferrari or Lamborghini drive around LeMans racetrack upon prior reservation