Château de Beaulieu
If you’d like the convenience of staying close to Tours while enjoying the Loire’s countryside charm, book this lovely and reasonably priced 18th-century manor situated only 5km (3 miles) south of the city. The estate sits on a 3-hectare park complete with fountains and a manicured French garden. A gracious double-curving stairway takes you to the welcoming reception hall. Guest rooms have elegant wooden furniture, fireplaces, and refitted bathrooms. The nine best rooms are in the main château; the other 10 are in the nearby turn-of-the-20th-century pavilion. Before heading out on your castle touring, relax in the steam room or get a massage in their spa. The restaurant is appreciated around the area for its inventive cuisine and extensive wine list (lunch menu 35€, dinner menu 47€–60€).
If you’d like the convenience of staying close to Tours while enjoying the Loire’s countryside charm, book this lovely and reasonably priced 18th-century manor situated only 5km (3 miles) south of the city. The estate sits on a 3-hectare park complete with fountains and a manicured French garden. A gracious double-curving stairway takes you to the welcoming reception hall. Guest rooms have elegant wooden furniture, fireplaces, and refitted bathrooms. The nine best rooms are in the main château; the other 10 are in the nearby turn-of-the-20th-century pavilion. Before heading out on your castle touring, relax in the steam room or get a massage in their spa. The restaurant is appreciated around the area for its inventive cuisine and extensive wine list (lunch menu 35€, dinner menu 47€–60€).
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