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Château de Perreux is an elegant early-18th-century château, surrounded by a tree-lined 12-acre park in the Nazelles-Négron at the heart of the Loire Valley. The spacious guest rooms feature a mix of contemporary décor and antique furniture and they all offer views of the park. Evening meals are made from seasonal, local produce and vegetables from the garden. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool and canoes are available for hire on the river.

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Refinement, warmth and authenticity characterise Château de la Barre, which has been in the same family for six centuries. This elegant château lies hidden in the midst of a 100-acre private park and garden between Chartres and Tours, near Le Mans, at the entrance to the Loire Valley.

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Relais de Chambord is an elegant 4-star country hotel, just minutes from the magnificent Château de Chambord. Bedrooms have a contemporary feel and provide views of the château, the Cosson River, Saint Louis Square or the forest. Modern French cuisine can be enjoyed in the hotel's restaurant and the on-site wellness area includes a hammam, sauna, outdoor jacuzzi and a tea room.

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Château des Briottières offers ten charming and unique bedrooms, which are situated on the first floor of the château and have stunning views overlooking the property's beautiful parklands. All accommodation is tailored to the authentic style of days gone by, with antique furniture and luxurious fabrics heavily featured in all bedrooms. Additional self-catering accommodation, equally sumptuous, is also available in the château’s grounds.