Ingrandes, France
Saint Victor La Grand'Maison
Restored chateau hamlet
Restored chateau hamlet
The sixteenth-century manor and stone outbuildings form a private country estate along the river Anglin.
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored sixteenth-century hillside manor crowned with slate-covered turrets and an Italianate belvedere.
Listed
Centuries-old stone outbuildings reimagined as light-filled lodgings, from Tuscan-inspired orangeries to timbered cottages.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, the look is traditional and sophisticated, with tall bookshelves lining the walls, fires burning in fireplaces, a baby grand piano in the corner, oil paintings in gilded frames.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Thirty wooded acres slope down to the river Anglin, inside the Brenne Regional Natural Park.
The rooms
Manor rooms have polished parquet floors and family heirlooms, and several open directly onto the surrounding gardens.
The outdoor pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two unheated outdoor pools sit among the lawns and woodland, with sun loungers set out on wide wooden decks.
At the table
Communal dinners are served beneath exposed rafters at the long table, and breakfast baskets arrive each morning.
How it began
Marie Rouet Grandclément bought the hillside ruin in 1981 and spent three decades restoring the stone hamlet.
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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.