Touraine · Loire Valley

The Château de la Huberdière Journal

Life at the estate, our favourite spots in the Loire Valley, and tips for getting married, staying or hosting here.

Organising a seminar at a château in Touraine: a guide
Seminars

Organising a seminar at a château in Touraine: a guide

Organise a corporate seminar at a château, with on-site accommodation in the countryside: exclusive use of the venue, meeting rooms, accommodation for 20 people and team-building activities, 2 hours 20 minutes from Paris, near Amboise.

Patrick · 6 July 2026
Bed and breakfasts in Amboise: stay in a Loire Valley château
Stay & sightseeing

Bed and breakfasts in Amboise: stay in a Loire Valley château

Book a bed and breakfast in Amboise in a 16th-century château, overlooking the Loire Valley. Home-cooked meals, private grounds, heated swimming pool, just a few minutes’ drive from the most beautiful châteaux.

Lodovica · 25 June 2026
Getting married at a château: organising a wedding in the Loire Valley
Weddings

Getting married at a château: organising a wedding in the Loire Valley

Organise a wedding at a château in Touraine, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Paris. Exclusive use of the estate, enclosed grounds, accommodation for family and friends, up to 150 guests, with no corkage fee.

Patrick · 25 June 2026
Organising a yoga retreat in a château in Touraine
Retreats & wellness

Organising a yoga retreat in a château in Touraine

Find a venue for a yoga retreat or a wellness course: a peaceful castle available for private hire in the Loire Valley, accommodation for 20 participants, spacious grounds, home-cooked meals on site, 2 hours 20 minutes from Paris.

Lodovica · 25 June 2026
Visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley: an itinerary starting from Amboise
Stay & sightseeing

Visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley: an itinerary starting from Amboise

Which Loire Valley châteaux should you visit first? An itinerary around Amboise: Clos Lucé, Chenonceau, Chambord, Villandry, Chaumont, and where to stay so you can easily explore the Touraine region.

Lodovica · 25 June 2026

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