No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Castel du Plessis Gerbault is in a very picturesque site located slope side of the left bank of the river Vienne. It faces the old fortress of Chinon. It overlooks a hamlet consisting in part of the chapel seignorial in a vineyard at 2km from Chinon.
Chinon is a lovely medieval town where you can find all shops : food stores, decoration shops, clothing and also excellent restaurants. A market is held in the city every Sunday and Thursday morning.
You enter the Castel at ground floor, in a large lounge/dining room, in the centre of which is a monumental carved fireplace. The lounge is furnished with a comfortable sofa and armchairs. Two great buffets are in the dining room as well as the TV and the HIFI system.
There is a barbecue and a garden furniture outside on the lawn by the pool.
Le Castel du Plessis Gerbault
Beautiful ornament
Lounge with monumental carved fireplace
Large dining room
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The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region
Loire valley is a very mild climate that is why French kings built their châteaux around. Loire valley is famous for its châteaux, its food and its wine so lots of foreigners come here to visit.
You will find a lot of places of interest such as: all the châteaux, famous people houses : Leonard de Vinci (amboise), Honouré de Balzac ( Saché), Rabelais (Chinon) ect.
To enjoy your meal you will have plenty of nice restaurants,French people loving to eat most of all!
Chinon area
The medieval fortress of Chinon is an extraordinary place to visit for it's been just rebuilt and the view on the old town and the river is so amazing. The "battellerie" museum as well as the " musée animé du vin" will show you the boats of the river and the wine of Chinon.
You will find a cinema, a dancing and of course a few bars. Different kind of restaurants, traditionnal French food, Italian, Chinese, fish restaurant are waiting for you.
On the first week end of August, a medieval market takes place with inhabitants dressed up in medieval clothes and showing medieval activities around the town.
At mid august the ancient market is here to show old cars with people again dressed up in old clothes. There is also an old fashion parade with fancy cars and lovely barouches. A guide with all interesting site to visit is waiting for you at the Castel.
How to get there
Get a flight from London to Tours (ryanair). A coach service is available at the airport to go to the station.
Then get a train from Tours to Chinon. Then a taxi to go to the Castel. Or, rent a car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours airport: 50 km
Railway:
Chinon: 3 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 280 km
Activities near Chinon
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats City breaks Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, toaster and a separate toilet.
The 1st floor consists of 2 bedrooms : the blue room with 2 single beds and the yellow room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. A bathroom with bath, shower and dry towels, a separate toilet.
On the 2nd floor, is the guest room with a double bed and a shower room.
Further details outdoors: For sports, you can play tennis, bowls and billiard at Chinon. You can go fishing or biking or canoeing. Less than 20km you can play golf, go horse riding or climbing trees.
At last, you can go visiting the Loire Chateaux like Chenonceaux (45mn) that Henri II gave to his favourite Diane de Poitiers. Azay-le-rideau (15mn) real renaissance museum and of course Chamborg (1 hour) most remarkable for its huge size and its central staircase.
Conditions
50% of nonrefundable rental fee due at the booking.
Balance due 4 weeks before your stay to secure booking. Heating is an extra charge when needed.
Refundable breakages deposit of £300 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
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Heating when needed is an extra charge.
A tourist tax is to be paid on your arrival as well as the damage deposit
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