This Renaissance château which dates back to the 14th century was home to many royal mistresses. This château rooms are decorated in an opulent and regal style. It has beautiful surroundings which include a vegetable garden with a massive 650 varieties of tomato, the contemporary and colourful Dalhia garden and a medicinal garden. Cookery classes are available.
Bourdaisiere Chateau, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Explore the wonderful gardens of this Renaissance château
The 29 rooms and apartments have been renovated by Françoise et Louis Albert de Broglie. 14 rooms and 3 apartments are in the Castle, 12 rooms and 1 apartment are in the Pavillion Choiseul, and 3 rooms in the Clos Bourdaisiere.
All the rooms have a view of the park. WiFi access is also available and free, except in the Clos.
A continental breakfast is available in the morning, either in the castle or on the terrace. In the heart of the Dahlia garden, is the 'Bar a Tomates', the hotel's restaurant. The menu is based around the vegetable garden and local produce. There is also a 'Salon de Thé' for lunches, serving salads, soups, vegetables and fresh fruit juices from the garden.
Things to do nearby
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Saumur Golf Course, Saumur
Attractive 9-hole course.
This relatively new course, set in beautiful Saumur, is a pleasant 9-hole round if you're searching for a change from historical monuments and châteaux.
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Train Touristique de la Vallee du Loir
Tourist train in the heart of the Loire.
This train dating from 1950s travels from Thoré to Trôo taking in troglodyte dwellings, Saint-Rimay tunnel, the town of Montoire and Varennes and more.
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Bateaux Nantais
Dine on a river cruise along the Loire or the Erdre.
Bateaux Nantais offers cruises along the river Erdre or the river Loire on their modern and sleek boats. Particularly popular are their lunch or dinner cruises and their themed evenings.
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Zoo de La Fleche
Visit this 14 hectare zoo
This zoo opened in 1946 and is the oldest zoo in France. It is located in a lovely natural environment and gardens. It is one of the most popular attractions by the river Loir and a whole day out for the family.
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Sully Golf Course, Sully-sur-Loire
Choice of the number of holes you play on this pretty course.
Located in the heart of the Sologne, this 27-hole club offers three courses; Sarcelles, Faisans and Chevreuils. You can do 9 holes, combine two courses to do a round of 18, or if you're feeling energetic, you can do all 27!
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Balloon Revolution
Hot air balloon rides over the Touraine region.
Balloon Revolution offer flights over the Touraine region of the Loire Valley allowing you to discover its beautiful châteaux from the sky. Usually launching from the grounds of one of the châteaux, it's an unforgettable experience.
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Bistrot de la Place Restaurant, Loire
Café-bistro in central Saumur.
This café-bistro is located in the centre of Saumur, right on the busy Place Saint-Pierre.
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Le Grand Velum Restaurant, Chaumont-sur-Loire 
Le Grand Velum Restaurant, Chaumont-sur-Loire
Dine at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
This restaurant located at the south gate in the grounds of the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire offers a refined and inventive cuisine which is created around the theme of the annual garden festival. Only open from April.
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Le Lift Restaurant, Orleans
Trendy restaurant in Orléans with magnificent views of the Loire.
This modern restaurant is located at the top of an art gallery and its floor-to-ceiling glass windows and terrace offer great views of the quays. Simple white chic tables and chairs with dark walls and a splash of colour give this place a fun trendy feel. The cuisine is modern European, with lots of excellent fish dishes.
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La Chaumiere Restaurant, Aubigny-sur-Nere
La Chaumiere Restaurant, Aubigny-sur-Nere
Local inn offering good regional fare.
This old post house dating from the 19th century has managed to retain a unique style where beams, bricks and tiles combine with modern comforts.
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Closerie des Roses Restaurant, Varades
Great fish and seafood restaurant.
With a wonderful spot overlooking the Loire river, this restaurant is located in the fishing villages of Varades. The chef, Jean-Marc Terrien and his team produce mainly fish dishes using local market produce.
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L'Atlantide Restaurant, Nantes 
L'Atlantide Restaurant, Nantes
Fabulous Asian-influenced food, views and wine.
An Asian-influenced menu in a great setting with beautiful views over the Loire. The fabulous setting was designed by Jean-Pierre Wilmotte. The fabulous menu was created by Jean-Yves Gueho. It has a fabulous wine cellar too. Definitely worth a visit.
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Chateau de La Bourdaisiere, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Chateau de La Bourdaisiere, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Explore the wonderful gardens of this Renaissance château
Dating back to the 14th century, this Renaissance château was home to many royal mistresses. Nowadays it is visited more for its beautiful grounds which include a vegetable garden with a massive 650 varieties of tomato, the contemporary and colourful Dalhia garden and a medicinal garden. It is possible to stay in the château and take cookery classes there.
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Chateau de Valmer
Explore the gardens and taste Vouvray wine at this château
Château de Valmer, with its striking park and gardens, nestles on the edge of a hillside overlooking the Brenne Valley, a tributary of the Loire river.
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Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral.
The building of this impressive Roman Catholic cathedral commenced in the 12th century and not completed until the 16th century. It is a national historic monument, in a glorious Gothic style, though it has Romanesque features such as its tower buttresses. It is nearly 100 metres long.
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Musee du Gemmail
Musee du Gemmail
Stained glass museum.
This museum is dedicated to modern stained glass and mosaic producing techniques and contains pieces of art which are famous paintings depicted in glass colours. It is located in the Hôtel Raimbault which dates back to the early 19th century. This particular stain glass technique was developed by Jean Cocteau.
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Chateau d'Amboise, Amboise
Regal château on the banks of the Loire and resting place of Leonardo da Vinci
This emblematic monument and its landscaped gardens offer one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Loire Valley. A regal heritage, the Château d'Amboise has been home to Charles VII, Louis XI and Charles VIII. The château is registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Still incredibly impressive, the current buildings are just one fifth of the original palace which was destroyed and neglected over the years. Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert in the château's grounds.
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Chateau du Clos Luce, Amboise
Visit the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years
Home to Leonardo da Vinci during his final years, this house was built in the 15th century and was a gift to da Vinci from King François I. The death of Leonardo da Vinci, on 2nd May 1519, marked the end of an era in the history of the Château du Clos Lucé. Today the château is a listed monument and has been restored in an authentic style, displaying an impressive collection of da Vinci's inventions and machines.
