A selection of the most beautiful castles to visit, as a couple, in these regions known for their prestige and their way of life!
Contributing to this breathtaking landscape, the Loire river runs alongside around twenty castles – ideal for a weekend for two. It also partakes in the great history of France, to which we are above all delighted to discover their wisdom. From a heritage alive and well that is stemming from an aesthetic and tasting experience… Icon-Icon has thus selected the castles and hotels where you can spend the ideal weekend for two. With, always in the background, the incredible landscape of the Loire Valley.
The oldest of our selection is the Grand Hotel du Lion d’Or. An extraordinary hotel with a divine restaurant which have been in operation without interruption since 1774… This shows the expertise and way of life that are still present nowadays. Staying at the Grand Hôtel du Lion d’Or means experiencing a piece of French history!
Exceptional place nestled in green bower, the Château de Maubreuil allows you to visit the splendors of a time which reaches us through the timeless nobility of its expertise… The house is right: “From the decoration of this private house to the culinary arts and through its Spa Cinq Mondes, elaborate gardens and works of art found here and elsewhere, Maubreuil invites you to travel… ”
A haven of peace and wellbeing… According to this beautiful house, Les Sources de Cheverny: “it is a timeless place where the hands of watches slow down and enjoy taking a break. Secular wood, a period castle, a hamlet of elegant cabins, gorse along the lake and stone houses appear together in a dreamlike fashion. »
A sublime residence – Which we owe the charm and originality of Château de Rochecotte to the De Castellane family, former owners… Boni, the great dandy, and Victoire, the current artistic director of Dior jewelry’s department! One can only imagine the chic and fantastic stories which took place there. One can only imagine the chic and fantastic stories which took place there.
A castle as an enchanting place where luxury meets the art of living – we owe the perfumer François Coty, known for having set up the foundations of modern perfumery, a skilful blend of scents extracted from natural raw materials, embellished with synthetic products… We owe him for having taken over the Château d’Artigny to make it the object of so much good taste and modernity!
A historic residence of the Loire castles? The Hotel Le Manoir des Minimes exudes the authentic charm of its environment… We can see, a few kilometers away, the residence of Leonard De Vinci.
Here is undoubtedly the most surprising hotel in the region: Les Hautes Roches. A chic and troglodyte hotel to experience, while it is still full of stories… “Everything was born out of love at first sight. It is the passion of the builder, Philippe Mollard, who made it possible to rework these caves attached to the Abbey of Marmoutier. Long construction works will allow these former dormitories reserved for monks to join the Relais & Châteaux chain in 1991.”
For those who adore Champagne, Icon-Icon has also selected some exceptional places to spend time… Together! Champagne and its colors, its vines, its languorous roads surrounded by fields of sunflowers…
Indeed, with a breathtaking view of the vineyards producing the best champagne in the world, the Hotel and Spa Royal Champagne offers to experience the true Champagne art of living. In a serene, soothing and eminently luxurious atmosphere.
Champagne is champagne! And here is a hotel which follows its history very closely… Built by the family of the Pommery champagne house, the Château Les Crayères brings to life the great French heritage with a certain prestige, but above all with a know-how where the measured luxury of the rooms meets an inspiring gastronomy!
A beautiful bourgeois house where you can taste Michelin-starred cuisine. Le Parc, by Chef Philippe Mille, has the charm of its region — and the design of its time. A true successful meeting spot between heritage and refined present, here is a perfect restaurant for two!
25 Bis by Leclerc Briant. Lounges whose wallpapers are classified as historical monuments, refined cuisine and a very French way of life… here is an ideal address to discover Epernay, a hot spot for champagne since forever!
Finally, Château de Sacy is perfect for a romantic and relaxing stay in a small castle, surrounded by vineyards… Two hot tubs on the edge of the vines, made from wine barrels… It is a castle whose dramatic interior will appeal to connoisseurs in pursuit of an iconic journey!
