Because of its rich culture and gastronomy, its gentle way of life, and its cultural dynamism, with exhibitions, festivals, museums, historic sites, markets and land. And also for its proximity to Paris, which is just 200 km away, and above all because we fell in love with the château 25 years ago.
The building dates back to the early 16th century and boasts some original features, including a timber frame, entrance porch, mullioned windows, sinks, wine presses and cellars. It backs onto the hillside, with charming south-facing terraced gardens and a host of small buildings dotted around the gardens, some of which are partly or completely carved out of the rock. One of the troglodyte suites is set in the forest, at an unusual height. Once you cross the front porch, you have the impression that you are entering a small hamlet where time has stood still. The rear porch provides access to a forest, and then to admirable wine-growing countryside.
The Château de Nazelles, a historic monument, is a small seigniorial hamlet, bathed in greenery, just above the village. Purchased and rebuilt in 1518 by Thomas Bohier, General of Finances for the King and builder of Chenonceau, and his wife Katherine Briçonnet, the Château was the residence of the successive Lords of Nazelles until the French Revolution in 1789. It has belonged to a number of artistic figures, including the Symbolist poet Vielé-Griffin and the painter Debat-Ponsan, grandfather of Olivier Debré. The château remained in the Debré family until the 1950s. We have devoted all of our energy to this for almost a quarter of a century.
Tranquillity, rejuvenation and a chance to let go... A warm, personalised welcome in a historic property, in a peaceful setting just a stone's throw from Amboise. A maze of terraced gardens, unexpected passageways and troglodyte spaces where our guests can wander around as they please. Relaxation areas, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool dug into the rock, open from May to September. Unique accommodation: in the château, in a detached house or in a troglodyte dwelling. The space allows our guests to make the place their own and feel as if they own it during their stay. Breakfasts are mostly organic, homemade and made with local, seasonal produce.
Discover the Loire and its wildlife by day or night. Enjoy an aperitif with a view of the Loire and the Château d'Amboise from the terrace of the bar-restaurant "Le Shaker". Dinner on the terrace of "Les Gueules noires" in Rochecorbon, a troglodyte gourmet restaurant set amid the Vouvray vineyards. Admire the talents of Charlotte Piraudeau, a ceramic artist at "La Manuterra" in Noizay. Spend a day with Cathy Henton, oenologist and cook extraordinaire, meeting local wine producers, tasting wines and finishing with a meal prepared by her. Explore the Touraine countryside by bike, provided by our partner. Visit the admirable gardens of Valmer Castle and take part in their Tuesday evening aperitifs in summer.
There are three bedrooms in the château. The Marie-Louise room is located in a separate building in the château courtyard. The Maja and Mathilda rooms, dug into the rock and on one level with a semi-private garden, are in the forest. They can be rented separately or joined together to make a large, unusual family suite. The gardens, billiards room, forest, jacuzzi and swimming pool, which is open from late May to September, are freely accessible.
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The 90 m², two-storey Lucas building can accommodate up to 5 people. It has two bedrooms, a shared shower room, two toilets, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room and a small troglodyte lounge. It has a private terrace. Nestling on the wooded slopes of the château, Terra Alta is a 70 m² cave dwelling with its own garden, sauna and Nordic bath. It has a kitchen/dining/living area with a 160cm double bed and walk-in shower. Both accommodation offerings have free access to the gardens, billiards room, forest and swimming pool, open from late May to September.
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