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Château de Montgoger

At the heart of the Loire Valley, 30 minutes from Tours, is the impressive estate of Château de Montgoger.  On 17 acres, beside a vast forest, stand two significant structures.  It is the contrast of these two structures that tells the colourful story of Montgoger. It is a history that stretches back 850 years. One is the ruin of the chateau, made thus after a devastating fire in 1943 which rendered the historic chateau unliveable. This was the second time a fire had taken the chateau as the ancient castle had burned down in 1885!  The 18th century orangerie is an elegant conversion that accommodates 30 and hosts receptions up to 100 people. Holidays in the chateau can be as slow or active as you choose. Cycling, hiking, walking, exploring historic castles and wine tasting are all possible in this rich region.

30 mn drive from Tours / 1h30 train from Paris

Accommodation 30 persons

Reception 100 persons

Park 17 ha with swimming-pool

Discover the property of Château de Montgoger

The castle is set in a 17-hectare park with centuries-old trees for a complete privacy. The property boasts private access to the adjoining 800-hectare forest, opening up many possibilities for long walks. The historical château was destroyed during a fire in the late nineteenth century. The stone ruins, overgrown with plants now, are a romantic relic quietly overlooking the lawn. As a result of the devastating fire in the 19th century, the orangery was adapted for residential use. It is now the main house of the property. It measures 1,200 m², of which 1,000 m² are available for rent. There is also a swimming pool nearby.

Principal living and reception rooms

The large windows of the orangery open onto a large terrace facing south, a perfect place for holding your late dinners outdoors. On the ground floor, the reception area is 350 m² in total. It consists of 3 adjoining salons, an entrance hall and a hallway (230 m² total, the largest salons is 80 m²), a set of 4 “petits salons”. The large kitchen is fully equipped and opens on a dining room.

Our bedrooms

The accommodation capacity is 30 persons. On the first floor, 8 double ensuite bedrooms, and a library with a single sofa bed can welcome up to 17 persons. On the ground floor, a separate apartment consisting of 2 bedrooms (one of which is a dormitory for 6 children) and a bathroom can accommodate up to 9 persons (including children). The 2 convertibles salons on the ground floor will comfortably complement the accommodation possibilities for up to 4 more persons.

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Our Rates

The property is always rented in its entirety to a single group. Included in the rental is the park with swimming pool, and the chateau reception rooms and bedrooms for 30 people. The rental price includes rooms, and the charges for heating, water, electricity, garden maintenance, pool, and cleaning the house. Bed linen and towels are provided. Beds are made on arrival. Only the « taxe de séjour » (a few euros per person) remains to be paid upon arrival. Meals and breakfast could be prepared. Damage deposit: 2 500 euros.

Season	Stay	Château with reception	Château without reception
Low season
From 11th November to Easter (except for Christmas and New Year)	Week-end 3 days 2 nights	4200 €	3000 €
Mid season
From Easter to 30th June / From 1st September to 11th November	Week-end 3 days 2 nights	4600 €	3500 €
	Week 7 days 7 nights	5900 €	4800 €
High season
July & Agust / Christmas and New Year	Week-end 3 jours 2 nuits	5700 €
	Week 7 days 7 nights	7200 €	6200 €

History

Despite the greenery that has overtaken the turreted towers and the castle walls, a rich and long history unfolded here, mixing royal visits and hunting receptions, feats of arms and dramatic events. With a past extending its roots more than 850 years back, a succession of famous names in the History of Touraine (lords of Sainte-Maure to the Dukes of Choiseul through the Marquis of Beauvau), with lords places a captain of Du Guesclin and a steward of Finance, a bishop, a minister of Louis XV and an ambassador of France - but also the assassination of the Duke of Guise - not to mention the passages of Joan of Arc, Louis XI and Henry IV. The sumptuous castle was burned down in 1882. The Orangerie, built in 1768, was enlarged with a neo-Louis XV style extension between its two square pavilions and again in 1884 at its rear facade an additional wing in an Anglo Norman style. In the late 19th century the chateau underwent a partial renovation. During the Second World War it was occupied by the Germans and unfortunately, taken again by fire in 1943.

Château Lifestyle

Activities around

Chateau Montgoger is located in the heart of the middle of the castles of the Loire, the second most visited region of France. There are so many activities, we have only listed those in the immediate vicinty:

• Historical discovery of various castles and historical sites: Montgoger is less than 30 minutes from Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, and the fortress of Chinon. Fontevraud Abbey, Saumur and its black frame, the splendid castle of Chenonceau, are further away.
• Artistic and cultural discovery: with classic places, such as Clos Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci's house), or Balzac's house; places transformed to accommodate contemporary art (the castle Rivau, Calder workshop).
• Gastronomic discovery: the surrounding vineyards offer a real wine route, in Chinonais, but also in the region of Bourgueil, Saumur or Vouvray. The region has its own specialties, such as Sainte-Maure cheese.
• Sports Excursions: The castle is on several recommended routes for cycling tours. The vast forests are also suitable for walking.
• The surrounding golf courses are Touraine golf (26km, 30mn), golf de la gloriette (34km, 34mn), Loudun-Fontevraud golf (46km, 50mn), and Loches-Verneuil golf (47km, 45mn ).

Practical information

• From Tours: 30 min by car, Tours Loire Valley airport at 40min, Saint-Pierre des Corps TGV station at 30 min. • From Paris: 55 minutes from TGV + 30 minutes by car. By car, about 3 hours drive: follow the A10 from Paris, exit 24.1 which leads directly to Saint-Épain.

Practical Information First floor :

• 4 double bedrooms in the main corridor
• Perroquet bedroom : 1 king-size bed, private bathroom with toilet
• Mille fleurs bedroom : 1 queen-size bed, private bathroom with toilet. These two rooms are connected by a door.
• Pervenche bedroom : 1 queen-size bed, private bathroom with toilet.
• Blue bedroom : 1 king-size bed, shower room with toilet. Possibility of an extra single bed.
• In the East Wing : 3 double bedrooms
• Green bedroom : 1 king-size bed, private bathroom with toilet, private terrace.
• Fuschia bedroom : 1 king-size bed, bathroom with toilet shared with Claire bedroom, possibility of 1 single extra-bed.
• Claire bedroom : 1 double bed, shared bathroom. Fuschia and Claire bedrooms are en-suite.
• In the West Wing :
• Mireille bedroom : 1 king-size bedroom, private bathroom with Italian shower
• Library lounge : 1 sofa-bed and possibility of 1 single extra-bed

Groundfloor :

• 1 separate apartment with 1 kitchen, 1 dormitory bedroom for 6 children, 1 bedroom for parents with 1 king-size bed with a single bunk bed, 1 bathroom
• 4 small lounges (120m2 in total). Two of them are convertible into bedrooms for 4 more persons sleeping.
• 2 toilets

Equipment

• Kitchen : oven, microwaves, ceramic hobs, dish-washer, washing machine and dryer
• Outdoor furniture : 3 tables and 12 chairs on the terrace, several stone benches in the park, Adirondack chairs and set of outside furniture
• In the pool-house: table for 10 persons, barbecue, fridge and dishes, deck chairs near the swimming pool
• 5 mountain bikes

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