Hotel Château Opens in the French Loire Valley
Opening today, and located just a short 55-minute train ride from central Paris, the destination-changing Hotel Château in the village of Le Grand-Lucé raises the bar in luxury, bringing sophistication and a cosmopolitan je ne sais quoi to the Loire Valley. A former country home of the Baron Jacques Pineau de Viennay, the Château has been returned to its 18th-century splendor after a careful private restoration under the guidance of the French government. One of the finest remaining examples of French neoclassical architecture to date, serving as a stunning tribute to its noble provenance and rich history, the Château offers elevated French style and elegance throughout. The 45,000-square-foot Hotel Château features 17 rooms and suites, a ballroom, authentic French restaurant Le Lucé, a bar, spa and fitness salon, an outdoor pool and classic French gardens.