Château Louise de La Vallière
Total historical immersion meets genuine luxury. Think museum-quality interiors, theatrical service, and serious gastronomy — all wrapped in a working Renaissance estate. Not for guests who want a minimalist spa hotel.
Book the Dream & Drive package (Mar–Nov) if you want to explore the Loire Valley in a vintage Morgan or MG — reserve at least 24 hours in advance as availability is limited
Why It Matters
Part of Relais & Châteaux since its 2022 opening, it is one of the most theatrically conceived château hotels in the Loire Valley. Every room is named for a different royal favorite or historical figure from the French court, and Jacques Garcia's interiors read more like period rooms in a palace than a standard luxury hotel. The candlelit gourmet dinner at L'Amphitryon — four courses following 17th-century protocol — is a genuine centrepiece experience.
A 16th-century Renaissance château built on the site of a 14th-century fortress, this was once the childhood home of Louise de La Vallière — the Sun King Louis XIV's first great love. Purchased in 2018 by Mira Grebenstein and Xavier Aubry, it reopened in October 2022 after an extensive restoration. Interior designer Jacques Garcia dressed all 20 rooms in period antiques, Cordova leather, tapestries, and haute couture fabrics; staff wear 17th-century costumes; and dinner is served with the formal pomp of a royal feast. It sits on a 20-hectare park with two-hundred-year-old trees, a fig conservatory, and a rose garden planted with varieties named after Louise herself.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Grand Boudoir – Diane de Poitiers
A larger boudoir-category room honouring Diane de Poitiers, the influential favourite of Henri II. Views over the main courtyard.
Grande Suite
The château's most expansive suite offering. Pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, robes, walk-in shower, hot tub, and Smart TV. The Grand Siècle treatment at full scale.
Petit Boudoir – Henriette d'Angleterre
A Petit Boudoir room dedicated to Henrietta of England, with a view over the main courtyard.
Petit Boudoir – Marie Walewska
A smaller, intimate room category. Marie Walewska's Petit Boudoir looks out onto the central courtyard.
Signature Château – Louise de La Vallière
The hero room of the château. A vast fireplace with a mural attributed to François Clouet, official court artist to Henri IV, anchors the space. Wood panelling, Cordova leather, rare fabrics, period furniture, and a herringbone parquet floor carry through both the bedroom and the en suite bathroom. Designed by Jacques Garcia as a distillation of Louise de La Vallière's gentle character at the height of her love for Louis XIV.
Signature Château – Madame de Maintenon
Views over the French Orchard and across the valley of the River Brenne set this room apart. Connects via a communicating door to the Madame de Montespan room for guests wanting two linked spaces.
Signature Château – Madame de Montespan
Evokes the sensual, bold nature of Madame de Montespan, Louis XIV's longest-serving mistress. Jacques Garcia leans into sumptuousness here — riotous colour, glittering antique mirrors, and opulent Grand Siècle drama. Offers views over the French Orchard and the central courtyard. Features a communicating door to the Madame de Maintenon room, making it suitable for a two-room arrangement.
Signature Dépendance – Madame de Pompadour
Located in the outbuilding (dépendance) rather than the main château. A Jacques Garcia room built around the spirit of a woman who broke all rules — delightful, surprising, and with views of the central courtyard and the Petit Hameau.
Signature Dépendance – Marie Antoinette
A Jacques Garcia-designed outbuilding room paying tribute to Marie Antoinette. Part of the Signature Dépendance category.
Suite Cocoon
A suite category with a separate living room and bedroom, plus a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, tea/coffee maker, soundproof walls, and inner courtyard views. Air conditioned.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Afternoon tea service in the grand château setting.
Curated tastings of Loire Valley wines and champagnes, hosted at the château. Available as a standalone experience or as part of a package.
Seasonal outdoor barbecue dining option, available as a standalone experience.
A catered royal-style picnic served in the château's formal French gardens.
The château hosts periodic Fine Arts events in its gardens, including Baroque music concerts. Past events have included the Amarillis Ensemble performing pieces connected to the love story of Louise and Louis XIV.
Open-air cinema screenings in the château gardens. A seasonal evening programme.
Guests can borrow a vintage Morgan or MG open-top two-seater from the château's collection for a full day's touring through the Loire Valley. Two château tickets are included. Driver must be 25+ with 2+ years' licence history; a €3,000 deposit by credit card is required. Available 8am–8pm, must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. Seasonal: March 15 to November 15 only.
Horseback riding available as a standalone package or add-on to a stay.
Free-roaming walks through the 20-hectare park with two-hundred-year-old oaks, chestnuts, cedars, and beeches; the fig conservatory (a nod to Louis XIV's favourite fruit); and the 'Madame de La Vallière' rose plantation.
A château-prepared picnic taken out by bicycle through the surrounding countryside and park. Classic Loire Valley slow travel.
Themed one-day guided excursions with privileged, private access to the greatest Loire Valley châteaux. Two signature trails: the 'Romantic Trail' and the 'Royalty Trail'. Designed to order.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Air conditioning throughout all rooms and suites.
Each guest is assigned a butler who orchestrates the stay with discreet attention. Included in several packages and standard for the hotel's service philosophy.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property with speeds of 25+ Mbps.
A 16th-century building with a majestic oak-beam ceiling. 180 m², fully modular: seats 60 for dinner, 80 for cocktails, 30–60 for meetings. Suitable for seminars, team-building events, and private celebrations.
Gift vouchers available through capcadeau.com/chateau-louise-de-la-valliere.
Soundproof windows and walls in all rooms.
Room service available.
Minibar fridge in rooms and suites.
Personal safe in all rooms.
Free on-site self-parking available for guests.
Pets are allowed with possible additional charges.
Year-round heated outdoor pool; poolside canopy daybeds. Heated from early April to end of September.
Airport/station shuttle service available at additional charge.
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