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Domaine de la Tortiniere

DOMAINE DE LA TORTINIERE near Tours

This gem of a chateau became a hotel in 1955 and it has been owned and managed by the same family ever since . The acres of parkland that surround the chateau are home to the extraordinary cyclamen which creates a beautiful carpet of pink and white between the months of August and December . The grounds are also home to twohundred year-old Lebanese Cedars , Redwoods and many other specimen trees . In addition to the main chateau building are various outbuildings that also house some of the bedrooms : the Renaissance chalet , the Pressoir , the Tilleuls and the Vieux Logis . In the lawn below the chateau , you ’ ll find the swimming pool and sun terrace and set to the other side of the chateau in the shady park is the tennis court . The restaurant , L ’ Orangerie , is landscaped into the parkland below the main chateau building and has panoramic windows that afford views of the valley of the River Indre . The two chefs are inspired by the traditional cuisine of France to produce gastronomic delights based on local produce such as Marigny Marmande truffel , Racan pigeon , Rivarennes dried pear and aged cheeses from Rodolphe le Meunier . As well as a gourmet cuisine , the guest can also choose from a bistrot-style menu and there is also a vegan menu . The sommelier will guide you through the many fine wines that the Touraine produces and that are available here . The rooms and suites vary in size and location within the hotel ; some are situated in the main building ( no lift ) and some in the converted outbuildings which are no more than about 60 metres from the main chateau . All rooms have airconditioning and are furnished in a mixture of classical and contemporary style , with pieces of antique furniture from the region , and with fine fabrics . There are family suites that can accommodate between 4 and 6 people . As a haven of relaxation after days visiting the local sights and places of interest , the Domaine de la Tortinière has not only the outdoor pool and tennis court , but a small spa and well-being centre , a table tennis table and billiard room .

DOMAINE DE LA TORTINERE EXH46461 Official Category : Four star Closed : Mid-December to beginning March . Location : About 10 minutes south of Tours . At Hotel : 31 rooms and suites , Restaurant , parkland , massages and sauna ( pre-booking and at a charge ), cycle hire ( adults only ), tennis court ( balls and rackets available to borrow ), bar , small boat , children ’ s games , heated outdoor swimming pool , ( 1 May until 6 November ) ping pong table , billiard room ( in the Renaissance chalet and available from 10 am until 10 pm ), laundry room , outdoor car park , electric car charging point , baysitting service on request , cooking lessons offered March to April and mid-October to mid-December . Local Interest : The historic city of Tours with its mediaeval old town and cathedral is about 15 minutes ’ drive away ; the magnificent chateaux of the Loire Valley such as Chenonceau , Amboise and Chaumont in one direction and Azay-le- Rideau , Langeais and Villandry in the other . The

Maison de Balzac is in nearby Saché and the town of Chinon has a fascinating mediaeval history and has associations with the writer Rabelais who was born nearby . Chinon is also known for its red wine as is St Nicholas de Bourgueil on the northern bank of the river Loire . To the east of Tours the white wine route runs along the Loire valley through Montlouis and Vouvray . There are outstanding gardens at the Chateau de Villandry and the Chateau de Chaumont , where every year 24 different landscapes from around the world are featured . Sports nearby : Golf de Touraine ( 10 minutes away ), Horse-riding ( 5 kms away ), Cycling , Rowing on the river Indre French Expressions include : Bed and continental breakfast French Expressions include : Bed and breakfast Holiday Prices : All our prices are tailor-made and will depend on the holiday you ask us to create for you .

Domaine de la Tortiniere

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