Montlouis-sur-Loire, France
Château de la Bourdaisière
Heirloom garden château
Heirloom garden château
The historic monument operates as a living botanical project, where stays revolve around fifty-five hectares of woods and an extensive tomato conservatory.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Fourteenth-century fortress foundations and Renaissance wings classified as an official French historic monument.
Notable
Guests roam fifty-five hectares of woodland trails, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool.
Notable
Heirloom produce from the on-site National Tomato Conservatory shapes the estate's seasonal menus.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 22 rooms and 4 apartments have been royally dressed by Prince de Broglie himself, who has paired original details such as stone walls and beamed ceilings with rich fabrics, antique furnishings, and Marie-Antoinette-style beds.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set within a fifty-five-hectare wooded estate in Montlouis-sur-Loire, surrounded by historic gardens and dry moats.
The rooms
Rooms in the castle and pavilion keep their stone walls and exposed beams, dressed in traditional Braquenié fabrics.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits on the lawn beside a vine-covered pool house, next to the tennis court.
At the table
The open-air Bar à Tomates serves fresh juices beside the dahlias, and evening dinners gather under greenhouse glass.
How it began
Known as the gardening prince, Louis Albert de Broglie bought the disused estate in 1991 to establish his national tomato conservatory.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.