Loire Valley Chateau Luxury Break Helpful Information

The Loire River is Europe's only wild river, surrounded by rich landscapes and vineyards, beautiful historical cities and stunning Chateaux. The splendid valley it carves through Western France is UNESCO protected. Francois Rabelais, George Sand, and Leonardo DaVinci were just a few of the artists who found inspiration in this region.

Along the lush valley, more than 1,000 chateaux bathe in their own beauty and stunning grandeur. In the past, these chateaux were home to royalty and historical figures but today, more than 120 are open to the public. Each chateau has its own history and unique characteristics so you will never cease to be astounded.

Staying at Chateau de la Barre is taking a step into history as the Chateau has remained in the same family since the 15th Century, even through the French Revolution, and the Vanssay family accompanied William the Conqueror to Hastings and Napoleon to Russia. Your hosts the Count and Countess de Vanssay (he is 20th generation at his family Chateau) welcome you into their home and go to tremendous effort to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The rooms are elegant and authentic with ancestral portraits, antiques and tapestries.