Chateau Loire Pontlevoy
General Description
Founded in 1034, The Chateau Loire is a National Historic Monument
nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, one of Europes premier
destinations, in the quaint French village town of Pontlevoy. Montrichard,
the towns neighboring village, is served by a fast train that connects with
the French bullet train-TGV, making a trip to or from Paris a matter of
only 90 minutes duration. Centrally located, Pontlevoy is also within easy
reach of the beautiful Loire river village, Blois, and the regions major
city, Tours. Nearly 1000 years in the making, the history of Chateau Loire
dates back to its foundation in 1034 A. D. by the crusader Count Gueldin de
Chaumont. Returning by boat from a voyage to the holy lands, Gueldin, as
legend has it, prayed to the Virgin Mary to save him during a life
threatening storm out in the high seas. In gratitude and honor to his
savior, Gueldin dedicated a vast tract of land to the Benedictine monks.
Over the course of the following two centuries, Chateau Loire gained
international stature as a Benedictine refuge with prosperous times leading
the monks to plan and begin construction of a full cathedral. A long epoch
of instability and warfare which followed, however, would ultimately burn
the noble edifice and destroy what had become one of central Frances
greatest ecclesiastical libraries. Sixteenth-century leadership under
Cardinal Richelieu and others reoriented the educational mission of The
Abbey, as it became one of Frances several royal military academies. This
shift in mission spurred the erection of the campus great central building,
which has stood since the 1600s as a dominating structure of more than
90,000 square feet. Used over the last four centuries as a school for
veterans, affluent educators, and others, the Chateau Loire was stewarded
through most of its history by the families de Vibraye and de Sigala. Any
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LocationDescription
Located in the Loire Valley, the Chateau Loire provides an escape
from the everyday hassles. Constructed in the 11th century by Benedictines,
the Chateau Loire brings fantasy to life. Surrounded by the magnificent
French castles such as Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord, this National
Historic Monument is the ideal location for your upcoming trip. Royalty,
Presidents, Celebrities and Nobel Prize Winners are among the distinguished
past residents and guests who have lived in our legendary castle. Today,
The Chateau Loire continues to offer unequaled hospitality, elegant
accommodations and distinctive French flair.
Address
1 Place du College
City
City
Pontlevoy
Country
France
3
Hotel Facilities
Business Center, High-speed Internet, Pet Friendly, Concierge, Air
Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Security Guard, Refrigerator, Cable / Satellite TV, Meeting Rooms, Kitchenette, Hair Dryer, Fireplace Ratings
Price (approx.)
EUR 50.00
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