
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- The ultimate Loire Valley getaway, a luxurious hotel-restaurant in an ivy-draped hunting lodge deep in the forest. Lakes, farm animals and hiking trails lend the family-friendly estate countryside romance.
- This former hunting lodge, built in 1860, is on the wine trail through the castles of the Loire. This historic residence, with walls clad in pepper vine, nestles in an unspoilt setting amidst ponds teeming with birdlife and offers the ideal peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
- Set at the very heart of the Valley of the Kings, The Hauts de Loire makes an indescribable impression, the sort of impression you get from a place where those in the know come to enjoy the comforts of a 19th-Century hunting lodge that is now devoted entirely to good living and the simpler, subtler pleasures in life.
- Set amid some 70 hectares of grounds, complete with lakes that are used as watering holes by mallards and swans and an old stone house.
- Two Michelin stars Chef Rémy Giraud serves local Loire cuisine with a modern twist.
- From the welcoming glass of sparkling Vouvray and cakes served upon arrival to the in-room macarons and freshly cut blooms, service is sumptuous and spoiling.
- Thirty-one rooms are split between the historic hunting lodge and a newer period-styled building.
- Facilities and activities include a large heated outdoor pool, bicycling, tennis, hiking, fishing and wine tasting along La Route des Vins. On-site cooking school.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:

A hunting lodge, built in 1860, on the wine trail through the castles of the Loire. This historic residence, with walls clad in pepper vine, nestles in an unspoilt setting amidst ponds teeming with birdlife and offers the ideal peaceful retreat for nature lovers. Wake up to a bright new day from the cosy comfort of one of its guestrooms. Two-stars Chef Rémy Giraud serves local Loire cuisine with a modern twist. There is nowhere that would allow visitors to appreciate all of the distinctive features of a French family residence as well as this former hunting lodge built in the 19th Century. Set amid some 70 hectares of grounds, complete with lakes that are used as watering holes by mallards and swans and an old stone house, this property that was formerly known as the Château du Pavillon has become a hub of good living where guests come to enjoy the very best in catering and hospitality.
The property has passed through the hands of various passionate owners over the years, each protecting the integrity of the château and making it a common source of pride for the town of Onzain. On the Wine Route and in the heart of the Loire châteaux region, Le Domaine des Hauts de Loire welcomes nature lovers seeking refuge into a haven of peace, characterised by a calm and warm atmosphere. A 5-star property with a 2 Michelin star-restaurant, this Relais & Châteaux property has become a real institution in the world of French tourism.
Thirty-one rooms are split between the historic hunting lodge and a newer period-styled building. The Château offers a variety of welcoming, tastefully decorated rooms designed with rest and relaxation in mind. Should you prefer to feel that little bit closer to nature, some of the rooms and suites also have terraces offering views of the surrounding countryside.

The Castle Prestige Suite
These tastefully and elegantly decorated suites comprise extraordinarily spacious rooms and boast terraces overlooking the surrounding countryside. Everything here has been carefully designed to ensure you get to enjoy some rare and precious time away from it all. You’re certainly guaranteed a VIP welcome and great attention to the smallest of details.

The Castle Suite
Every aspect of these bright, spacious suites, which have a sophisticated yet old-world feel to them, is designed to ensure you have the sort of stay that you’ve never experienced before in generous surroundings where you can truly kick back and relax… The perfect opportunity to grab a book and make yourself comfortable in the lounge area or on one of the balconies overlooking the ground.

The Castle Superior Room
When period charm meets modern comforts you can usually rest assured that you’re in for a wonderful break from the norm.Make yourself at home and enjoy the tasteful, elegant décor.

The Carriage Classic Room
Why not enjoy a break in one of our warm and welcoming guest rooms. A timeless space with all the modern conveniences.

The Carriage Family Room
This family room comprises two separate bedrooms, making it perfect for families. The views across the grounds/kitchen garden are a real asset and will give you a sense of real immersion in the lush green surroundings. The two bedrooms have adjoining doors.

The Carriage Prestige Suite
These tastefully and elegantly decorated suites comprise extraordinarily spacious rooms and boast terraces overlooking the surrounding countryside. Everything here has been carefully designed to ensure you get to enjoy some rare and precious time away from it all. You’re certainly guaranteed a VIP welcome and great attention to the smallest of details.

The Carriage Suite
Every aspect of these bright, spacious suites, which have a sophisticated yet old-world feel to them, is designed to ensure you have the sort of stay that you’ve never experienced before in generous surroundings where you can truly kick back and relax… The perfect opportunity to grab a book and make yourself comfortable in the lounge area or on one of the balconies/terrace overlooking the grounds/kitchen garden.

The Carriage Superior Room
When period charm meets modern comforts you can usually rest assured that you’re in for a wonderful break from the norm.Make yourself at home and enjoy the tasteful, elegant décor.

The Carriage Classic Room
Why not enjoy a break in one of our warm and welcoming guest rooms. A timeless space with all the modern conveniences.
Double-Michelin-starred chef Rémy Giraud has been running the kitchens at the Hauts de Loire for over 30 years and has lost none of his creativity, which strongly reflects his passion for nature, over that time. His takes on the great classics really are an ode to French heritage, incorporating game, fruits and vegetables from the vegetable garden and taking even the most demanding of guests on a rich and impeccable gastronomic journey.In what has become a new exercise in style, Rémy Giraud’s Bistrot menu comprises a selection of carefully prepared typical dishes that reflect both the changing seasons and his sources of inspiration, served in a relaxed setting overlooking the vegetable garden.

Chef Rémy Giraud Restaurant - 2-Michelin Stars
The cosy, well-appointed surroundings of the restaurant make it the perfect haven of peace and tranquillity in which to sample the culinary delights on offer. Chef Rémy Giraud serves up a selection of dishes representing his own take on some of the great French classics and prepared using seasonal produce. Hare terrine à la royale, eel salad and even Sologne caviar are just some of the dishes on offer here and sure to delight even the finest of palates. A great deal of sensitivity, creativity and incredible inventiveness goes into making this a flawless gastronomic experience, the standard of which has earned it two Michelin stars and a reputation among connoisseurs.

The Bistrot
The Hauts de Loire offers another equally inviting dining experience where guests can enjoy authentic, flavoursome dishes for both lunch and dinner. Chef Rémy Giraud demonstrates his versatility through his deliberately selective menu adapted to the seasons and the market to create dishes rich in character, including carp sausage and smoked purée, accompanied by regional wines… an array of gourmet revelations to tantalise your taste buds.
Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, table-tennis table, tennis courts, lake fishing (bring your own rod), boules and marked forest walking/biking trails; hotel has bicycles. There is a cookery school, helipad and the hotel can organise hot-air balloon rides. A state-of-the-art Clinique spa includes steam room, sauna, relaxation lounge and indulgent treatments such as sweet and salty body scrubs, sport massages and make-up lessons alongside the standard beauty treatments.

Spa
The Spa by Clarins includes a sauna, a hammam, treatment cabins for one or two people, and a relaxation lounge with Clarins products. The treatments available are all Clarins exclusives and the Spa staff have been trained by the bran.

Fitness Area


Pool
Our outdoor pool is open all summer season and is perfect for a few lengths, or even just to cool off when the temperatures start to rise, whilst the nearby gym is equipped with a number of top-of-the-range machines for those who like to work out and take advantage of the many benefits that exercise provides for the body. The changing rooms adjacent to the gym have been carefully designed to ensure your comfort and convenience.
Area & Location
Area, Country
Onzain, France
Nearest Airport
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport , France
Local Currency
Euro
Time Change
GMT+01:00
Language
French
Best time to go
April through November
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