Magnificent Ambassador of French and high-place of the history of Poitou, architecture the castle of Saint - Loup is with its Park and gardens a historic set of first choice.
Here the Black Prince imprisoned the King of France, Jean le Bon, after the battle of Poitiers in 1356.
Rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century its current form is given to him by the Gouffier family family of great builders whose mind was 'research excellence'. The wealthy Gouffier, Marquis of Carabas, inspired Charles Perrault to write the famous tale of "Puss in boots".
Ideal place to organize your wedding! celebrate your birthday! or make a surprise to your fiancee for your honeymoon!
At the gates of Saint-Loup sur Thouet (Larson) 'small city of character' two castles are available to you, a medieval Dungeon and its Square Tower, its premises and its moat still water and him facing the chateau 17th, very fine example of architecture Louis XIII.
A haven for lovers of heritage and nature.
Rooms are restored in the respect of this historic monument, tiled walls, stained glass... in the Dungeon, classic ambiance in part XVII.
Some rooms are equipped with four-poster bed, unique furniture skilfully carved, showcase of knowledge do French.
You can also enjoy beautiful walks in the Park and visit the Orangerie and its many varieties of citrus to the delicate perfumes, and forms sometimes strangely dramatic as Citron Digital.
Finally ideally located between the Futuroscope in Poitiers, the Puy du Fou in Vendee, the chateaux of the Loire upstream Saumur to Rochefort with the Corderie Royale and the famous freedom's frigate Hermione, of Lafayette, La Rochelle and its wonderful restaurants on the port, or the Marais Poitevin "green Venice" in Niort, countless temptations are available nearby. Choose the castle in Saint Loup as a basis and radiate all around for your holiday!
The Château de Saint-Loup is 45 mins from Poitiers (Paris Poitiers 1 H 30 with the TGV) and 45 minutes from Saumur (exit of motorway for Mans Paris) finally 45 minutes from Niort if you just Bordeaux.