Canopy art hideaway
Stilted timber lodges perch above three hundred hectares of oak and chestnut woods, connected by sculpture paths and car-free bike trails.
“The boutique lodges are chic and comfortable – each has its own distinctive decor featuring original works by contemporary artists...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Stilted canopy lodges styled by contemporary artists, featuring five-meter panoramic windows and private forest-facing hot tubs.
Notable
Breakfast baskets hoisted by pulley, Le Labo amenities, preloaded soundtrack iPads, and dedicated walkie-talkie concierge service.
Notable
Sylvotherapy walks, in-lodge tree-essence massages, a twenty-meter heated pool, and an outdoor Nordic bath circuit.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Loire Valley Lodges turns to nature for inspiration, its 21 treehouse-like lodges standing on stilts among the oaks, chestnuts, and Douglas firs…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dirt tracks lead through the Touraine countryside to the Indre River, with Renaissance châteaux and Tours within a short drive.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass faces the canopy, while private terraces feature sunken hot tubs and breakfast baskets delivered by pulley each morning.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-meter heated pool stretches along a timber deck, set beside a lawn with large contemporary sculptures.
Sauna and massage
Massages using local tree essences take place inside the lodges, and a Nordic timber sauna sits near the woods.
Restaurant
Asperatus
Open in warmer months, this outdoor brasserie serves wood-fired dishes on a garden deck under wide parasols.
Inside, each room has its own distinctive decor as they were all designed, or inspired by a contemporary artist or creative visionary.
At the table
Inside the stone farmhouse, dinner arrives as multi-course tasting menus cooked over open embers with garden-grown produce.
How it began
Art collector Anne-Caroline Frey transformed a historic hunting estate into a forested sanctuary, placing monumental contemporary sculptures along woodland paths.
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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.