Troglodyte hotel between Chinon and Saumur
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The crazy charm of a 15th-century troglodyte village overlooking the Loire Valley: a suite in a 3* Demeure de la Vignole ou Demeure de la Vignole
At 5 km from the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, near the castles of Montsoreau and Saumur, the troglodytic village of Turquant clings to the hillside, overlooking the Loire Valley. In the heart of the Saumur Champigny vineyard, this charming and authentic dwelling has been listed as a historical monument since 1968.
Mr. and Mrs. Bartholeyns have restored this troglodytic village from the 15th century - or even partly from the 12th century - with the manor at its center. This manor belonged in 1474 to Jean de la Vignole, chosen by King René of Anjou as testamentary executor. Now the owners' residence, it also houses some of the rooms.
Two suites, including one family suite, two rooms, an apartment, and a 'troglodytic' gîte with noble materials, old parquet flooring, and personalized decoration will give you the feeling of being comfortably cut off from the world.
Our favorite, the two-story troglodytic suite, was the manor staff's room in the 15th century. On the ground floor, it consists of a spacious living room and a very pretty bathroom adorned with glass tiles and a corner bathtub. You will reach the bedroom via a spiral staircase of about twenty steps. From the terrace on the rock, the site unfolds before you.
In this 3* hotel, regardless of your room, you will enjoy relaxing in an astonishing pool carved into the tufa stone and heated to 28°.
At 5 km from the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, near the castles of Montsoreau and Saumur, the troglodytic village of Turquant clings to the hillside, overlooking the Loire Valley. In the heart of the Saumur Champigny vineyard, this charming and authentic dwelling has been listed as a historical monument since 1968.
Mr. and Mrs. Bartholeyns have restored this troglodytic village from the 15th century - or even partly from the 12th century - with the manor at its center. This manor belonged in 1474 to Jean de la Vignole, chosen by King René of Anjou as testamentary executor. Now the owners' residence, it also houses some of the rooms.
Two suites, including one family suite, two rooms, an apartment, and a 'troglodytic' gîte with noble materials, old parquet flooring, and personalized decoration will give you the feeling of being comfortably cut off from the world.
Our favorite, the two-story troglodytic suite, was the manor staff's room in the 15th century. On the ground floor, it consists of a spacious living room and a very pretty bathroom adorned with glass tiles and a corner bathtub. You will reach the bedroom via a spiral staircase of about twenty steps. From the terrace on the rock, the site unfolds before you.
In this 3* hotel, regardless of your room, you will enjoy relaxing in an astonishing pool carved into the tufa stone and heated to 28°.
Demeure de la Vignole
3, Impasse Marguerite d'Anjou
49730 Turquant, France
Tel : +33 (0)2 41 53 67 00
Fax : +33 (0)2 41 53 67 09
From 125 EUR3, Impasse Marguerite d'Anjou
49730 Turquant, France
Tel : +33 (0)2 41 53 67 00
Fax : +33 (0)2 41 53 67 09
Pricing details
Rates 2026, from €125 per night for two in a troglodytic room. Breakfast not included, €12 per person.3* hotel with 11 rooms, including 5 troglo
✫ Marie de Medicis troglodytic room (20m2, 2 people, 180 cm bed) on two levels: the bedroom and its mezzanine living room, from €125
✫ Johan de Witt troglodytic room (20m2, 2 people, 180 cm bed) on two levels: the bedroom and its mezzanine living room, from €125
✫ the troglodytic duplex suite (50m2, 2 people, 180 cm bed): on the ground floor, living room and bathroom with a corner bathtub, access to the bedroom via a magnificent spiral staircase, from €129
✫ the Marguerite d'Anjou family troglodytic suite (60m2, 5 people): a bedroom with a 180 cm bed and a bedroom with two single beds, a sofa bed and a fireplace in the main room, a bathroom with separate toilet, from €190
✫ the Angels' troglodytic apartment (5 people) with fireplace, bread oven, corner bathtub, from €190
Private and free parking on-site. Electric bike rental
Wi-Fi connection (or internet socket), fitness room and heated swimming pool under the troglodytic vault.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
10 km from Saumur, 70 km from Angers and Tours, and 60 km from Cholet.Accessible in 15 minutes from the A85 motorway.
