Your home away from home, The Chateau de la Commanderie, Saint-Amand-Montrond, France

Set in the serene spectacular Vineyards of the Loire Valley    Château de la Commanderie Farges-Allichamps 18200 St Amand - Montrond  Built during the 11th and 19th centuries, La Commanderie is set in the very heart of France, close to George Sand's village and the famous Sancerre vineyards. This is now the home of Laura and Umberto who recently bought it from the Count and Countess de Jouffroy-Gonsans, whose family has lived here for three centuries. The new owners are taking great care not to change the friendly family atmosphere of this elegant and secluded country place. The Château de la Commanderie is surrounded by 150 acres of beautiful grounds, providing the perfect setting for staying in one of the small number of elegant rooms available for guests. A number of excursions from the Château are recommended, including the vineyard at the handsome 17th century Château de la Chaise, with wine tasting hosted by the Marquise de Roussy de Sales. “...Even from a distance you can practically hear the boom of guns, the clatter of hooves on courtyards, or the rustle of 18th century silk and clink of glasses.” Directions Access: Coming from the North : Highway A 71 Direction Moulins exit toward Bourges on N 76 (Northwest) to Sancoins take D951 left (West) continue toward Charenton and Saint-Armand-Montrond. At roundabout, take the SECOND exit onto N144 [Rue de Juranville]. Continue until D35 take that left or (West). Continue to D92 then go West.   Location South of the town of Bourges, France, North of Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon and West of Dijon.

  

(centrally located between all points of interest)

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