They were built between the 12^th and the 19^th century and the owners take great care of them. To ensure the maintenance costs, they have opened them to the public and grouped together around a charter Night in a Castle in the Loire which guarantees very good customer welcome and comfort in buildings which have a history and a perfect environment. Some magic places among others …

La Motte castle in Noailly is not surrounded with brambles waiting for the sword of Prince Charming and yet, it looks exactly like the one of the Sleeping Beauty with its white facade and its turrets. Enough to maintain the myth.

The one of Aubépin is characterized by its formal gardens, designed by the great Lenôtre. He also created those of Versailles, of its model Vaux-le-Vicomte and Chantilly castle. Can you imagine yourself opening wide the shutters onto such a decor early in the morning?

Other times, other place, the Logis de Nantas, which dates from the 15^th century, is situated in the countryside very close to Saint-Etienne.

And for medieval period lovers, the Chalmazel castle-fortress built in the 13^th century and adorned with a covered way with machicolation, takes you for a jump into time. The one of the knights.

The table is excellent in the Loire and good restaurants abound all around. Troisgros, 3 stars in the Michelin guide book in Roanne, the Prieuré in Ambierle, the Iris in Andrézieux-Bouthéon and the Nouvelle restaurant in Saint-Etienne, are all starred. Luxury life in all its minor details …