Our 18th century house is very typical of the village with mature gardens bordered by a river and a small private lake stocked with fish. We have five double or twin bedrooms with bathrooms and two cottage suites suitable for a family or group of friends. Still privately owned, Cheverny has a splendidly classical château built by the same architects responsible for Chambord and Blois. Close to a golf course. Tours 45 kms, Paris 170 kms.

La Métairie is typical of Touraine architecture dating from the 16th century and its original character has been carefully conserved over the years. We are near the village of Vou, surrounded by 200 hectares of private woods and small lakes with good fishing (we have row boats). The medieval town of Loches is 10 kms from here, Tours 30 kms away and we are within a reasonable drive of some of the loveliest of the Loire châteaux. Dinner available on request.

We have two double rooms with bathrooms and two suites with shower rooms, suitable for a family or friends travelling together. All the rooms are warmly decorated and comfortable and we also have a small cottage at the bottom of the garden for those who prefer to be more independent with its own entrance, which has a double room and bathroom, a small sitting room and a private garden. Within an easy drive of some of the great châteaux of the Loire Valley, 30 minutes from Tours. Dinner available on request.

Belleroche is an 18th century house overlooking the River Loire, a 15 minute walk from the centre of Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley, close to some of the most famous of the Loire châteaux and vineyards. Both suites overlook the river and gardens, are comfortably furnished with period family furniture and have en suite bathrooms. The house is set in a park created more than a hundred years ago with lovely open views of the river. Tours is 25 minutes from here, Paris is 55 minutes by TGV train.

Our Touraine longhouse is very typical of this area of the Indre et Loire, a family home with three double and family rooms, where you will be warmly welcomed. Two of the rooms have their own private entrance and they all have an en suite bathroom with shower. Ideal for a family and pleasantly comfortable for one or two people. Near to the great Château de Chenonceau and others, 45 kms from Tours. Dinner available on certain evenings.

Formally a watermill dating from 1850, Le Moulin is set in two acres of beautiful landscaped gardens surrounded by a river, 30 kms from Tours. The six bedrooms are all individually decorated and furnished with beautiful antiques, each with a private bathroom. Close to vineyards and fairytale châteaux. Dinner available on request.

The cottage is privately situated away from the manor house and a comfortable base from which to explore the region, work undisturbed, or simply relax, contemplate and do some fishing. In front of the cottage is a lake, reserved exclusively for our guests. Within reach of many of the finest châteaux and vineyards. Near Langeais, 28 km from Tours, 55 minutes by train Paris/Tours.

This small 15th century château stands in a park with swimming pool, in a country setting. The residence offers two luxurious and superbly decorated suites with fine Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture. Close by is Château de Bouges, which is a replica of the Petit Trianon at Versailles and a Leather and Parchment Museum at Levroux. There is a good restaurant 3 kms away and several others within easy reach. Dinner available on request.