Château de La Vallière

Château de La Vallière is a castle built from limestone with a rectangular pavilion and two cylindrical towers connected by fortified walls. The entire complex sits on spacious grounds with developed gardens and rooms that visitors can explore.

The castle was built on the foundations of a 14th-century fortress and became a duchy in 1667 for Louise de La Baume Le Blanc. She was a close companion of King Louis XIV, and her connection to power shaped how people saw the place.

The rooms are named after famous figures from French history such as Josephine Bonaparte and Diane de Poitiers. These names show the castle's connection to royal life and the people who shaped the nation.

The castle operates today as a hotel and restaurant where you can stay or dine. Guided tours through the gardens and rooms help you understand the different parts of the complex and experience the history on site.

The castle restaurant Amphitryon prepares dishes using recipes from the 17th century, recreating royal dining from that era. This gives visitors the rare chance to taste how the cooking actually tasted hundreds of years ago.

Location: Reugny

Website: https://chateaulouise.com

GPS coordinates: 47.48310,0.88500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45