embers glowing and the rooms scented with the smell of a wood fire, just as they would have been when it was inhabited. Climb the stairs to the roof top and look out over the extraordinary newly renovated gardens. A donation of 3.5m euros from an American benefactor has transformed the vast area in front of the chateau.
Don't miss a trip to the shops, restaurants, maison des vins and the lovely biscuiterie in the tiny town like estate at the foot of the chateau. I had to be dragged out of the biscuit shop and away from the delish cherry fancies! Here you can do a free wine tasting and buy Chambord, a sweet French liqueur that's very more-ish. Made from honey, vanilla and raspberries, drink it neat, with white wine or Champagne or even splashed over ice cream. It's notoriously difficult to get hold of overseas and even in France - this really is an exclusive sip.
it’s a gorgeous, boutique hotel and the chef/owner Christophe Hay makes the most delectable dishes ever, the chocolate mousse is something you will never forget!
Stay at: La Maison d’a Cote