Renowned for its the relics of royal days long gone, its sumptuous chateaux, the enchanting valley of the Loire is rich in both architecture and history. Like the River Loire the longest last wild river of Europe, this vast region runs through the very heart of French life. There is a very good reason why Mick Jagger's preferred second residence is in the Loire Valley where he purchased a 16th century chateau called "La Fourchette" near Amboise for 2 million francs (200,000 pounds ignoring inflation) twenty-six years ago. It is impossible even for the most jaded globetrotter not to be impressed by the flamboyant architectural one-upmanship that has made this region the playground of French royalty since the 16th century and a haven for tourists in-the-know today. It is simply the way the french live. It is magnificent wine and food, sophisticated cities, luxuriant landscapes and it all adds up to a bourgeois paradise. It captures the quintessence of french country life with vineyards rolling through copses of trees beside regal chateaux. The lush Val de Loire is supremely regal and romanticised. The valley of the Loire is famous for its chateaux, its wine, its gastronomy and is one of the most beautiful areas in France. The Loire Valley is perhaps best known for its crisp white wines including Sancerre, Vouvray and Pouilly-Fume, often served at many bistros and restaurants in the region. You can also enjoy a variety of local game from the deep forests of nearby Sologne, and trout or salmon from the region's rivers. Everyone knows French cooking is one of the best in the world if not the best. France is famous for thousands different wine producers, specialties like snails, frogs legs, bouillabaisse, pot au feu, and boeuf bourguignon, more than 365 cheeses, sea food, fish and good meat and foie gras. Amongst son et lumiere (laser fireworks shows), wine cellars, food specialities are a selection of reputed golf courses: "Les Bordes" Europe's number 1 course and a must play, "Touraine", "Orleans Donnery", "Cheverny", "Les Aisses", "Limere", "Sully-sur-Loire", "Chateau Sept Tours", "Ganay", "Ardree". France has become hugely popular with the travelling golfer. The combination of easy, cost effective travel, great golf courses and the lure of France itself, make France a great country in which to play golf. The Loire is a superb region for a quality golfing holiday - just 3 hours drive from Calais and other northern ports . Famous the world over, the Loire Valley with its magnificent royal chateaux is the third most visited region in France, just after Paris and the Cote d'Azur. Industrialist Baron Marcel Bich (creator of the Bic pen empire) and businessman Yoshiaki Sokurai sat down, as friends and undertook to build a new golf getaway in the Val de la Loire. Richness of experience, in all its interpretations, was the vision that they felt would attract travellers from all over the world. To help draw the international client to Bich's previous hunting domain, they entrusted Texan Robert von Hagge with the design, a name reputed with expertise in American golf. With the design of more than 200 varied golf courses around the world under his belt, von Hagge is widely acclaimed as one of the most versatile championship architects. The course winds its way through ancient, elegant forest, and this same atmosphere pervades the entire complex, where Baron Bich once hunted game. The peacefulness and scenery here in the Loire Valley make a golfing vacation a truly relaxing experience. You can add to the delight of your holiday exploring the legendary Loire Valley by renting one or more of the romantic chateaux available.
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Renowned for its the relics of royal days long gone, its sumptuous chateaux, the enchanting valley of the Loire is rich in both architecture and history. Like the River Loire the longest last wild river of Europe, this vast region runs through the very heart of French life.
Corina Clemence operates Chateau du Guerinet a luxury french castle near Blois in the Loire Valley, for up to fifteen people ideal for a fantastic french vacation with family and friends and for touring historic chateaux and vineyards, and unwinding. The chateau is ideal for a fairytale french wedding, party or any event. You can rent the whole chateau exclusively or hire one of the luxury six suites individually. Rent a French chateau Rent castle http://www.loirechateau.com Rent castle France. Go ahead rent a castle in France - rent a french chateau. Come and explore this regal region.
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