Will you marry “moi” ?

DREAM RENAISSANCE CASTLE (<– Check this location on our website !)

Is there a more romantic idea than renting a real private historic castle?… a castle located nearby the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Romanesque Abbeys and Medieval Cities. Here you are almost transported a few centuries back in time… in a Dream Renaissance Castle.

Location:

Discover the impressive cultural heritage of this beautiful region of France. Located in the Loire Valley this castle is just under an hour from Paris on the TGV, France’s high-speed bullet train; you can also ride the TGV train directly from Charles de Gaulle to the local airport not far from the castle in only one and a half hours and offers very attractive low prices. Not far away one will be mesmerized by the many historic Châteaux of Europe such as Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise and Leonard Da Vinci’s famous mansion where he spent the last three years of his life.

Décor:

This is a magnificent 14^th Century castle offering spacious and refined rooms and apartments. Views of this Renaissance castle are perched atop its picture-perfect hill. Guest rooms range from the grandiose to the more standard-issue, yet always with stylish salons and period furniture. Once the home of several French kings and their royal “mistresses”, it is not surprising to find the elegance of this château to be fit for a King. Large marble fire-places in the foyer and great hall bring a sense of warmth and luxury to these rooms. Vaulted ceilings combined with velvet period armchairs rest on beautiful hand crafted floors. Dripping, luxurious red velvet curtains are hung atop the 20 foot ceilings and are adorned by magnificent bronze and gold chandeliers. The castle features 22 outstanding and spacious rooms to accommodate all your guests, some with canopy beds and large fire-places, others with exposed beams from the 16^th century and lovely views of the front courtyard.

Ceremony and Reception:

Imagine riding in a horse and carriage, a short distance away to exchange your wedding vows in the village’s local church. For your ceremony, the castle will accommodate you and guests outside on the magnificent grounds. Cocktails can be served on the terrace overlooking its superb “ jardins français” or formal gardens. Dinner will follow in a grand reception room (3,440 square feet) featuring a beautiful stone vaulted ceiling, this dinning room seats up to 100 guests. Pictures can be taken in the garden, in front of the castle, or even facing its famous “potager” vegetable garden. But whichever site your photographer chooses, you are sure to be pleased.

Leisure Activities:

On the premises enjoy a game of tennis on the outdoor courts or relax in the outdoor heated swimming pool.

Hot air Balloon rides, horseback riding, wine and cheese tasting at impeccably kept wineries, canoeing and kayaking along the river. For half or full day excursions, visit the historical castles and gardens of the Loire Valley; enjoy sound and light shows at the castles or rent a bicycle for a leisurely visit near the Renaissance Dream Castle. Also of interest your guests will enjoy the famous “Festival de la Tomate”, this whimsical garden grows 300 or so varieties of tomatoes disguised in many different ways such as chutneys, sauces, beauty creams, medicine, paintings, sculptures and alcoholic concoctions, a visit not to be missed… A major feature of the area around Saumur are the fascinating Troglodyte caves which offer lots of scope for a variety of visits for you are your friends encompassing underground museums, mushroom caves, wine cellars, restaurants and even a zoo which are all given a different slant because of their unusual setting.

References: www.wikipedia.com, www.fodors.com, www.nationmaster.com, http://frenchduck.com, www.a-castle-for-rent.com, www.jpmoser.com