Loire - French finesse

In our recommended itinerary we have kept a clear day to allow you to fit in one or more of our experience enhancements. Alternatively, we can tailor make a longer stay to fit in more to your incentive:

Golf – 4 courses are within an hours drive of the Château.

Cookery course – Under the guidance of a specialist in regional cuisine enjoy a cookery lesson in the château’s historical kitchen.

Wine tasting and vineyard visit – Tasting menus with regional wines is a speciality or a wine tutorial in the Grande Salle make for a good evening. In addition famous producers like Jasnieres, Volnay at the Château de Valmer are only 65 km away and Bourgeuil, St Nicolas de Borgueil are all able to be visited on a private basis.

Karting – Karting is available in Connerré, about 25 km from the Château.

Le Mans – For any one into endurance racing or superbikes then Le Mans is the name that readily comes to mind. The Château can be hired on an exclusive basis during racing festivals.

Riding – Enjoy a ride in the beautiful Perche countryside.
 
Leadership and team building courses – a two day specialist programme is offered which combines facilitated communication, team building sessions
with an array of experiences and spectacular dinners.

Christmas parties – Why not take over the Château for a company Christmas party. A private carriage on Eurostar provides the perfect way to start the festivities.

Archery – Archery can be arranged at the Château.

Shooting – Pheasant, wild boar, partridge. Large, Scottish type shoot at the Goulaine’s estate. This is a shoot involving 300 birds and 8 to 10 guns. Stalking is also possible between October and end of February.

Le Mans and automobile museum – A private tour can be organized or why not try driving a racing car around this famous circuit or for the ultimate view a helicopter flight can be arranged.

Dine in private chateaux – Château Chene de Coeur, Château de La Quentiniere and Château de Montmirail, where Louis VII arranged a meeting between Henri II Plantagenet and Thomas à Beckett are all fabulous historic buildings that are often used for the making of movies and can all be hired for an exclusive gala night dinner.