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The Chambre Marin is like a lost paradise of elegance and vastness. Marin de Vanssay, the husband of the great grand-daughter of the builders of the castle of Chenonceaux, created this wing of the château as a monument to his prestige. Facing the imposing century-old oak wardrobe , an important XVIIth century Florentine mirror towers over a magnificient XVIIIth century French Régency commode. The luxurious drapery wall and bed fabrics aptly complement the remarkable furniture.

• Surface area of the room: 50m2
• Width of the bed: 180cm
• 3 windows ("à menaux") overlooking the park
• Large bathroom, including antique bathtub
Rate: 240 euros per room per night based on 2 people sharing for accommodation only