Château de la Bourdaisière

Its origins date back to the 14th century when it was a fortress belonging to Jean Meingre. Over the next few generations, the property changed hands several time, until 1520 when King Francois I arranged for construction of a new castle on the site. Built for his mistress, Marie Gaudin, the wife of Philibert Babou, Superintendent of Finances for France, after her death, the property would remain in the family's hands.
Grandiose architecture, breathtaking furniture, exuberant but really charming hosts! This splendid Renaissance style château in the heart of the Loire Valley was first built by King François 1er. Descendants of the 'Broglie' family will warmly welcome you in their princely retreat which offers 13 spacious bedrooms superbly decorated. Travel in time by strolling in the authentic French gardens after a day visiting the other castles of the Loire valley.