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.

Visiting the Loire Valley châteaux: an itinerary from Amboise
Stay & sightseeing

Visiting the Loire Valley châteaux: an itinerary from Amboise

Which Loire Valley châteaux should you visit first? An itinerary around Amboise: Clos Lucé, Chenonceau, Chambord, Villandry, Chaumont, and where to stay to tour Touraine with ease.

Lodovica · 17 July 2026
Château wedding cost: your Loire Valley budget for 2026
Weddings

Château wedding cost: your Loire Valley budget for 2026

The cost of a Loire Valley château wedding: the real budget item by item and the exclusive-use rate for a 14-hectare estate, 2 hrs 20 from Paris.

Patrick · 10 July 2026
Bed and breakfast in Amboise: stay in a Loire Valley château
Stay & sightseeing

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

Fancy a bed and breakfast in Amboise? Stay in a 16th-century château: home table d'hôtes, private grounds, heated pool, minutes from the Loire châteaux.

Lodovica · 9 July 2026
Château wedding: how to plan yours in the Loire Valley
Weddings

Château wedding: how to plan yours in the Loire Valley

Plan a château wedding in Touraine, 2 hrs 20 from Paris. Exclusive use of the estate, enclosed grounds, on-site rooms, up to 150 guests, no corkage fee.

Patrick · 2 July 2026

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