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A Four Seasons/Five Stars Loire Valley Cottage, Grand Chateaux Area
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 72045.1 sq ft
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Chitenay, Centre-Val De Loire
- Place, Château de Fougeres7 min drive
- Place, Château de Troussay10 min drive
- Place, Château de Cheverny13 min drive
- Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)77 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Four Seasons/Five Stars Loire Valley Cottage, Grand Chateaux Area
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Chitenay
Located in Chitenay, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chambord. Traveling with kids? Consider Labyrinthe and Musée d'Histoire Naturelle. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Chitenay, Centre-Val De Loire
What's nearby
- Château de Fougeres - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
- Terra Laura - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
- Château de Troussay - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
- Les Secrets de Moulinsart - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
- Château de Cheverny - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maison Des Vins De Cheverny - 11 min drive
- Manoir de Contres - 14 min drive
- Salon De The - 12 min drive
- L'Orangerie - 12 min drive
- St. Hubert Restaurant - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Didier c.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcome for great tour for chateau de la Loire!
Didier c.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Richard W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ursula C.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant holiday
Ursula C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a five star country home
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holger A.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holidays
Holger A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clive E.
Jul 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Clive E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annemieke B.
Jul 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique!
Annemieke B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zoe B.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place!
Zoe B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mary rose m.
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for any group
mary rose m.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Herbert F.
May 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Ménagerie
Herbert F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bart V.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Bart V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renee Maura T.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely La Menagerie
Renee Maura T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gayle H.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful quiet location!
Gayle H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Loire Valley Retreat
Karen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yunoh K.
May 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience with my stay!
Yunoh K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim B.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to be
Jim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MARK S.
Jul 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing property in the Loire region
MARK S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming French country house!
Sharon G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dwayne R.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and better than the pictures
Dwayne R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carmen K.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property in the Loire
Carmen K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Q P.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage nestled in a rural area
Q P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melanie H.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful but hidden charges and conditions
Melanie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John W.
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Patrick
Retired Frenchman in his early sixties, based in the Washington DC area, former staff of an international organization based in the USA's capital city.
Very familiar with the Loire Valley area where part of his family (mother and grandmother side) were born and raised.
Very familiar with the Loire Valley area where part of his family (mother and grandmother side) were born and raised.
Why they chose this property
First: location. It is hard to find a better base for grand chateau hopping. But this is also a great place for relaxing and enjoying the French lifestyle at its best in a region that is famous for its 'art de vivre' (gardens, food & wine, etc.). Second: location: “La Ménagerie” sits in a exceptionally quiet and relaxing environment, immensely enjoyable for nature lovers! Walk-out from the house and follow the 300 Km of secure and well signaled bike paths and hiking trails throughout the chateau country. Third: location: “La Ménagerie” enjoys a secluded location, but it is not in the middle of nowhere: it belongs to the jurisdiction of Chitenay, a charming village with a boulangerie/grocery and a gourmet Auberge-Restaurant. Farmers markets, restaurants and supermarkets are countless in the neighboring localities such as Bracieux or Cour-Cheverny, Contres or Amboise, and even medium size cities such as the Royal city of Blois, being only 15 min. away by car. Best of all, the internet connection is wireless, fast and reliable! Fourth: Not only charming but also very comfortable! At “La Ménagerie”, charm does rhyme with comfort (see list of amenities). Fifth: It is ideal for family and reunions with friends. The cottage’s layout guarantees unforgettable moments all around. Sixth: kids (and young at heart) love it! In addition to the pool, pond and garden, they will love the amusement parks and children museums around the area: the Beauval Zoo that belongs to a very exclusive club of Panda zoos, the Titntin Museum or the House of Magic in Blois, The Chateau d’Ussé (also called the castle of the sleeping beauty), etc.
What makes this property unique
This property (main cottage, side cottage and barn) is typical of winemaker's houses in the region, with dormant windows sitting on the roof, local stones and tiles that become so bright at sunrise and colorful at sunset. In this cottage, charm does rime with comfort and it is elegant without being pretentious. There are interesting views of its stunning environment from every single window. When the sky is clear you see the shining stars through the skylights of the first floor and at day time hot air balloons ('Montgolfières') flying over the property. If you read the guests comments, you will actually better understand about many of the properties' unique features that have made their stay at ':La Ménagerie' a memorable time.
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