May 7-May 13, 2017

 

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The Manor house belongs to a working vineyard or ‘domaine’ and is surrounded by gardens and a walled vineyard. The owner is wine journalist and author, and is injecting new life (bio-dynamic) into this forgotten gem of a vineyard, first established by the Capucins monks in 1604. The monastery was burnt down during the French Revolution. The house that now stands on the site is part 18th/part 19th Century. Recently redecorated, it has a warm family-house feel. There is a lovely Library, a Sitting room with a well-tuned grand piano, fireplace and French windows opening on to the south-facing garden and an elegant Dining room with fireplace and panoramic view of Chinon Castle.

Views from every window are exquisite, some straight out of a XVIIth painting – lush countryside with the meandering river, vineyards, chateaux. A five minute walk from the manor will lead you down a cobbled street lined with medieval to Renaissance buildings, and then onto the main square with a fountain and cafés. The owner is frequently onsite and will delight us with stories and answer any questions we may have about her vineyard. The manor house, with its unique view of the town of Chinon, the river Vienne and Castle of Chinon dates back to the 18th century. It was then modified in the 19th century. Situated on the top of a hill, it looks directly across to the legendary Chinon Castle where the Plantagenet King Henry II, his wife Eleanor of Acquitaine and their son Richard the Lionheart once resided. The castle later became the setting for the historic meeting of Joan of Arc and the French Dauphin, where she persuaded him to provide her with troops to rid France of the English and end the 100 Years War.

Views from every window are exquisite, some straight out of a XVIIth painting – lush countryside with the meandering river, vineyards, chateaux. A five minute walk from the manor will lead you down a cobbled street lined with medieval to Renaissance buildings, and then onto the main square with a fountain and cafés. The owner is frequently onsite and will delight us with stories and answer any questions we may have about her vineyard. The manor house, with its unique view of the town of Chinon, the river Vienne and Castle of Chinon dates back to the 18th century. It was then modified in the 19th century. Situated on the top of a hill, it looks directly across to the legendary Chinon Castle where the Plantagenet King Henry II, his wife Eleanor of Acquitaine and their son Richard the Lionheart once resided. The castle later became the setting for the historic meeting of Joan of Arc and the French Dauphin, where she persuaded him to provide her with troops to rid France of the English and end the 100 Years War.

Please note that there is no elevator in this manor house and no bedrooms on the ground floor.