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Hidden away in the midst of the idyllic wooded hills of the
Perche, between Chartres and Tours, at the entrance to the Loire Valley, Château
de la Barre progressively unfolds its history. For centuries, its parkland has
protected it from noise and disturbance, and it now emerges as a historical
haven, close to the famous Loire Valley Chateaux.
Although having born witness to the Hundred Years War, the Religious Wars, and
the vicissitudes of the French Revolution, Chateau de la Barre could tell
countless tales, and delights most in joyfully extolling a preserved way of life.
Today, the Count and Countess de Vanssay (she is Anglo-American, he is the
twentieth generation at his family chateau), welcome you to their home, where
the rooms combine elegance and authenticity with all the important modern
comforts. The living rooms, with portraits of various family ancestors, rival in
grandeur with the immense dining room, a veritable chef d'oeuvre of the 18th
century, complete with its monumental buffet displaying an exquisite collection
of china.
Take a step into history… |
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