There is a good reason why Mick Jagger’s preferred second residence is in the Loire Valley where he purchased a 16th century chateau called “La Fourchette” near Amboise for 2 million francs (200,000 pounds ignoring inflation) around twenty-six years ago.
It is impossible even for the most jaded globetrotter not to be impressed by the flamboyant{/spin] architectural display of egos that has made this area the playground of French in more recent times.
Famous for its the relics of royal days gone by, its sumptuous castles, the majestic valley of the Loire is rich in both architecture and history. Like the River Loire the last and longest wild river of Europe, this vast area runs through the very heart of French life.
It is the way the french live.The lush Val de Loire is supremely regal and romantic. It captures the quintessence of french country life with vineyards rolling through copses of trees beside regal chateaux. It is wonderful wine and food, sophisticated cities, luxuriant landscapes and it all adds up to a bourgeois paradise.
The valley of the Loire is famous for its gastronomy, its wine, its chateauxand is one of the most beautiful areas in France. The Loire Valley is perhaps best known for its crisp white wines including Vouvray, Sancerre, and Pouilly-Fume, often served at many bistros and restaurants in the area. You can also enjoy a variety of local game from the deep forests of nearby Sologne, and salmon or trout from the region’s rivers.
Everyone knows French cuisine is one of the best in the world if not the best. France is famous for sea food, fish and good meat, more than 365 cheeses, thousands different wine producers, specialties like snails, frogs’ legs, bouillabaisse, pot au feu, and boeuf bourguignon and foie gras.
Amongst wine cellars, son et lumiere (laser fireworks shows), food specialities are a selection of reputed golf courses: “Les Bordes” Europe’s number 1 course and a must play, “Touraine”, “Ganay”, “Les Aisses”, “Sully-sur-Loire”, “Limere”, “Ardree”, “Chateau Sept Tours”, “Cheverny”, “Orleans Donnery”.
France has become increasingly popular with the travelling golfer. The combination of easy, cost effective travel, great golf courses and the lure of France itself, make France a great country in which to play golf.
Industrialist Baron Marcel Bich (creator of the Bic pen empire) and businessman Yoshiaki Sokurai sat down, as friends and undertook to build a new golf getaway in the Val de la Loire. Their joint vision was richness of experience in all of its interpretation to attract travellers from all over the world.
Where Bich once hunted for sport, the course winds its way through ancient, elegant forest, and this same atmosphere pervades the entire complex.
The peacefulness and scenery here in the Loire Valley make a golfing vacation a truly relaxing experience. You can add to the delight of your holiday exploring the legendary Loire Valley by renting one or more of the romantic chateaux available.
We run Chateau du Guerinet a luxury french golf castle in the Loire Valley near Blois, for up to fifteen people perfect for a golf chateau vacation with family and friends and for touring historic castles and vineyards and unwinding. The chateau is perfect for a fairytale french wedding, party or any event. You can rent the whole chateau exclusively or hire one of the luxury six suites individually. A golf chateau vacation is great for the family. We are well placed for visiting the best Loire Valley golf courses.
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