MAISON CHOUETTES
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THE LOIRE VALLEY
Enjoy scenic routes, remarkable chateaux, and authentic regional cuisine!
Located in the southern Touraine, Maison des Chouettes is perfectly positioned in the Loire Valley, from where you can discover the enchanting chateaux that line the river Loire. Many have been restored to their former regal glory like chateau d'Amboise, Chenonceau, Villandry and Azay-le-Ferron. Most are within an hours drive of the gite; the furthest being chateau de Chambord, which is an easy 1 hour 30 minutes drive.
Nearby there are some excellent restaurants. The Touraine is famous for its local specialties, like goat's cheese from Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, the delicious potted pork called Rillettes, Wild Boar, and the little black chicken, La Geline. And not forgetting alongside its Vouvray, Chinon and Bourgueil wines, Touraine boasts nine appellations d'origine controllee (AOC), including Sasnieres and Montlouis.
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REASONS
WHY WE LOVE
THE TOURAINE
THE SUNNY MICROCLIMATE
The most amazing light, and from mid-June its bright until about 11 pm!
HISTORY GALORE
The region is famous for the Renaisance chateaux dotted around and about.
THE PACE OF LIFE
People still take time for two hour lunches. Shops are closed on Monday.
A GOURMANDE'S DELIGHT
Micheline listed restaurant and other opportunities for tastey local food nearby.
IT REMAINS TYPICALLY FRENCH
Take every chance to speak with the friendly locals.
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The sense of peace and calm of La Celle-Guenand estate makes for a romantic escape or as the perfect base to visit the many famous chateaux, markets, vineyards, and natural wonders of the Loire Valley.