Several kilometres outside of the rustic and charming town of Saumur lies this prestigious gay friendly16th century Chateau perched atop the Loire river. Relax or take tea on one of the lavish hotel terraces, all with exquisite views of the river. Each of the 36 rooms feature Loire valley views, luxury bedding, and ornate décor. The hotel features an open air heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a miniature golf court, and bicycle rentals.
The hotel also boasts two superb dining rooms where you can sample master chef Jean-Noël Lumineau’s reknowned gastronomie. His specialities include Dublin prawn ravioli in truffle cream Pike-perch baked in its skin with bacon and tender cabbage in a Chinon sauce, "Maine Anjou" fillet of beef sautéed in mustard with grape must, Figs baked in honey with Lavender ice cream, and Red berry crisp with strawberry sorbet.
In addition, the Chateau boasts an impressive wine cellar. The hotel cellar holds more than 10,000 bottles including many of the regions finest from vineyards at Chinon and Saumur. Come stay in this exciting Chateau which serves not only as a perfect bast for exploring the wealth of attractions in the Loire Valley, but is a tourist destination in itself.


History of the Chateau

An initial lodge was built in the 12th century. In the 16th century, an elegant manor house was added to the original construction, an edifice with a double gable and hexagonal turret containing a wide spiral staircase, a gallery, huge rooms with decorative fireplaces, etc.

For several centuries, the chateau de Chênehutte was a Benedictine lodge, administered by a Prior. The 1789 Revolution decreed the demolition of the chapel and the abandonment of the site.

Once order was re-established, a succession of owners held the chateau. The most significant of these was Comte Raymond de Castellane, who completed it at the start of the 20th century. The chateau was transformed into a hotel in 1957.