Le Prieure d'Orchaise

My family and I had an amazing stay at Antoine’s chateau. It is hard to put into words how special this place is. The chateau is decorated beautifully with the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. We had the two room family suite and the balcony overlooking the garden had a beautiful view. We would have breakfast every morning with Antoine and the other guests and have great conversations about our travels. Antoine had a special way of keeping the conversation flowing and drawing everyone in. I felt like I were coming home and had such a special connection with Antoine and the chateau. I wanted to cry as we were saying goodbye…it was that hard to leave. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay here, don’t think twice. It is on my bucket list to stay a second time.

We stayed for almost a week in August (two adults, two teens). We had been intrigued by the very strong reviews and scores and the photos looked beautiful. It was our first time in the Loire Valley. I must say, the highly positive reviews were exactly correct. We travel a considerable amount all over the world and this was, hands down, our best stay anywhere. The property is inspiring. The garden is a clearly a labor of love. My wife and I walked throughout it most evenings with a glass of wine. Just stunning and genuinely uplifting. Our two rooms were what we envisioned as quintessential Loire Valley, spacious, immaculately clean, and very comfortable in a classic French style. The house was stunning, beautifully updated and maintained. Again, genuinely inspiring. Breakfast was not only filling and tasty but full of wonderful conversation and people met each morning. Last but not least, our hosts, Antoine and Anne-Marie are absolute gems of human beings. Their generosity and helpfulness is only matched by their passion for and dedication to the Prieure resulting in an incredibly authentic experience for us. This stay has raised our expectations of what is possible. I have always heard of stays that change your perspective but this was the first stay of this magnitude for my family and I. Thank you Antoine and Anne-Marie. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

It was a fantastic stay and we enjoyed our time with Antoine immensely. The measure of care he puts into making his guests comfortable and providing for a great experience is extraordinary. The property and park are beau-ti-ful. Thank you!

Stayed here for one night and wish it was more. Heartwarming! Antoine is a wonderful host. Speaks English (which helped as our French isn’t great). We arrived late afternoon Sunday and hadn’t had the opportunity for lunch, he without hesitation organised dinner for us with a local restaurant that was already fully booked! Beautiful home and gardens I feel is an understatement (our boys 10 and 13yrs loved it) so many hidden gems and thing to discover. If you get the opportunity to stay you must! Lovely breakfast and a delicious selection of homemade jams! Will be returning!

Il soggiorno alla Prieuré ti porta in una realtà di altri tempi, all’impronta della convivialità. La dimora coniuga valore storico, una calda accoglienza (Antoine e Anne-Marie sono persone di una gentilezza e cordialità straordinaria) e il comfort di camere spaziose e ben arredate. Che dire poi della colazione: mai viste così tante marmellate fatte in casa! I padroni di casa ci hanno anche deliziato con un’ ottima cena di Ognissanti. Il tutto nella cornice di un romanticissimo orto botanico. Super consigliato !

Je lis les autres avis, on parle beaucoup de la gentillesse de Antoine et d’Anne-Marie, de leur générosité et je ne peux qu’approuver: ils nous reçoivent comme si on était de la famille… Le reste est à l’avenant: confort, gastronomie, tranquillité, nature, parc botanique, courtoisie, déjeuners en famille… Merci pour ce moment!