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| Château
de Bournand
Languages: English Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard Département:
Vienne (86)
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| Come through this gate to experience a world of tranquil beauty and classical château life. Château de Bournand is an excellent base for exploring the wonders or the Loire Valley, from its grand châteaux and exquisite gardens to its array of vineyards. Guests of the château, as well as visitors who come to enjoy the delightful Celtic gardens, appreciate the location of Château de Bournand -- only minutes away from the Loire town of Chinon, with its renowned château ruins, and just south of the ancient Abbaye de Fontevraud, burial place of many of the Plantagenet royals and Richard the Lionheart. The village of Bournand offers a patisserie, butcher shop, épicerie and a full-service restaurant, all a short walk from the château. At the château, bicycles are available to rent for those who want to more actively explore the region -- a very popular way to see the valley as evidenced by other cyclists you are bound to meet along the lovely country lanes. The château's history is colorful, some of it dating back as far as the 11th century, while in the 1600s it was destroyed by Cardinal Richelieu for the construction of his fortified town. Later that same century, it was rebuilt using tuffeau ~ that lovely pale cream-colored Loire Valley stone taken from local caves. Recently restored, the château, courtyard and manor house offer guests five bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms with showers. Four of the five are full suites with queen size beds and private entrances from the gardens or courtyard, and two have fireplaces for the enjoyment of their occupants. Breakfasts are luxurious and included in the room rates. Guests will appreciate use of a refrigerator, a gas grill for cooking outdoors, picnic areas with tables and umbrellas and the lovely park for relaxing or peaceful strolls. Giant sequoias over 225 years old can be found in the park, dearly treasured by the owners. Guests can avail themselves of a self-guided walking tour which identifies specimen trees throughout the park, and they will learn of the Celtic connection depicted in the Celtic gardens and a circle of 22 trees used by the ancient Celts as their calendar. There is also a formal garden, a perennial garden, an herb garden, a rose garden, a fruit orchard and many statues and fountains. For those who are seeking self-catering accommodations, the Carriage House was recently renovated to provide the utmost in modern comfort while retaining the charm of its past. Offering two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a salon, dining area, fully-equpped kitchen and powder room, the Carriage House is rented by the week, and guests can take full advantage of the château grounds while enjoying a place of their own. Guests of both the Carriage House and the château will love the swimming pool and pool house or enjoy games of croquet and pétanque. Nearby, in addition to the châteaux of the Loire, visitors can take part in canoeing, horseback riding, golf, tennis or go antique shopping! There is no lack of things to do near Château de Bournand. Excursions into Tours, Saumur or Angers are easy day trips, and visits to troglodyte caves and museums are also worthy pastimes. Winery visits provide an introduction to the up and coming fine wines of the Loire such as Chinon and Vouvray. And, of course, everyone should experience an open air market while in the French countryside, many of which can be found near Bournand. We hope you will consider this lovely château for your next stay in the Loire. You will be warmly welcomed and made to feel comfortably at home while experiencing a taste of château life that will create long-cherished memories. |
| Château
Rooms: 1 double, 4 suites, all with en suite baths and views
of the courtyard and/or tree parc.
Prices: € 90 to € 140 June to September; € 90 to € 120 May and October; € 75 to € 100 all other months. All prices include breakfast. Two night minimum stay required. Carriage House: Weekly rental June - September € 1800; May and October € 1200, and all other months € 800 per week. Breakfasts not included. Discounts offered for renting the entire property; 10% discount for longer stays. Dinner: Advance reservation at € 35 per person including wine. Fine restaurants are in the vicinity at Chinon, Saumur, Fontevraud, Candes St-Martin, Thouars, Loudun and in the village of Bournand. Telephone and Television available for guests use. Non-smoking guest rooms. Open
all year.
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Directions:
From Paris, by auto take the A10 direction Tours. From Tours follow the A85 to exit 9 where it joins with the D751 direction Chinon. Stay on the D751 around Chinon until it connects to the D759 direction Loudun. Stay on the D759 for about a kilometer until you come to the D39. Follow this road for about 12 kilometers into the town of Bournand. In the center of the village, one-half block from the grocery and the Mairie (Mayor's office), look for the château. Also, follow signs that say "Jardin Celtica'. Railway
Station:
Airport - Tours (68 kilometers) Car Rental in Saumur (click here) |
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Coach Guest Suite |
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Salon Mural |
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Courtyard View |
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Gothic Guest Suite |
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Quiet Garden Spot |
