Whether looking for a stop over or a place to stay for a holiday our Chateau is perfectly located to enjoy all that the Loire Valley has to offer. The Chateau is situated in the picture postcard village of Charly, where weeping willows line the stream running through the centre of the village. Walks around the Chateau grounds or in the area are a great way to slow down and relax. The village has a beautiful 12th century Church with a painted ceiling which has been restored to its original glory, one of only ten examples found in France.

At the Chateau

We have a beautiful private swimming pool in the grounds of our Chateau.  It is situated in the Orchard, a stone walled area, with many fruit trees; a beautiful setting for lounging around the pool and enjoying the sunshine.  

We have bikes availlable for guest use, get some exercise and enjoy the surrounding countyside.

We have an in-house beauty therapist who can be booked for beautry treatments from facials to massages, full details availble on request. You can make a booking either before you arrive or during your stay.

In the Region

Bourges is a fantastically beautiful medieval town at the centre of which, the famous cathedral is renowned for its breathtaking architecture. The town is lively with many restaurants, bars and cafes to be found on its cobbled streets. A memorable experience is the 'Son et lumiere' a free lights and music show which you can wander round on a warm summer evening.

More information on Bourges and the region is available at the Bourges Tourist office or The Berry Regions Tourist Office

The region is well known for its produce, namely wine and goats cheese. Stop by one of the many vineyards around the picturesque hill top town of Sancerre and try some of the wine. Visit the wine exhibition and learn how the unique geology and climate at Sancerre provide the perfect conditions for world class wine.

The Loire Valley is full of magnificent Chateaux varying in size from the small to the palatial. Many of these larger Chateaux are open to the public and help paint a picture of the lives of the rich and famous in pre-revolutionary France.

The finest porcelain in France is produced in the region and a visit to the world centre for ceramics at La Borne is not to be missed. There are around 50 workshops at La Borne which are open to the public as well as a museum.

A useful site for creating your own agenda of activities in Loire Valley, along with info about 'what's on' during your stay is  Myweekin.

Activities

For those interested in a more active holiday the Loire Valley has much to offer:

The world famous Formula 1 French Grand Prix Circuit at Magny Cours is within half an hours drive from the Chateau. Enjoy the world class events at the circuit or participate in one of the many track days; there is also a go-karting facility available.

Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy a days fishing at The Sanctuary Fishery, which is just 10 minutes dirve from the Chateau.

There are also five golf courses within easy driving distance of the Chateau, the courses are relatively cheap to play and practically empty in comparison to some of the better known golfing destinations.

The countryside is fantastic for biking with many country lanes that can be explored, horse riding is available in the Village of Charly and canoeing and other water sports are not far away on the Loire River and canals.