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Ch\u00e2teau d'Artigny & Spa<\/h5>
92 Rue de Monts, \n37250 Montbazon\n0247343030<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Royal Fortress of Chinon<\/h5>
Fortress overlooking the town, built by Henry II of England, home to Joan of Arc and the Knights Templar.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chenonceau castle<\/h5>
Remarkable 16th-century ch\u00e2teau built on the river, with collections of tapestries and paintings by masters.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The gardens & ch\u00e2teau of Villandry<\/h5>
Restored Renaissance palace with formal gardens, labyrinth and temporary art exhibitions.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chambord Castle<\/h5>
Huge 16th-century royal palace surrounded by a moat with towers and domes.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Royal Amboise Castle<\/h5>
15th-century Gothic and Renaissance chateau, tapestry-decorated rooms and panoramic terrace.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Langeais Castle<\/h5>
Fortress rebuilt in 1465, with tours of 16 rooms featuring period furniture, frescoes and tapestries.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Azay-le-Rideau castle<\/h5>
Azay-le-Rideau castle\n37190 AZAY-LE-RIDEAU<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Montr\u00e9sor Castle<\/h5>
37460 MONTRESOR<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Royal Estate of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/h5>
Built in Amboise by the young King Charles VIII in 1496, close to the court, the royal estate of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard was the site of the first Renaissance gardens in France, on the initiative of Dom Pacello de Mercogliano.\n99 avenue L\u00e9onard de VInci\n37400 AMBOISE<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Vouvray<\/h5>
The wines of the Vouvray appellation, made from the Chenin grape variety, can be vinified as sparkling wines or as still, dry, soft (demi-sec) or sweet wines, depending on the quantity of natural sugars harvested.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chinon<\/h5>
Chinon contains something that other wines don't have. The humanism initiated by Rabelais, the ingredient that binds all the others together. To open a bottle of Chinon is to drink a \u201cVin loyal \u00e0 Rabelais\u201d, the very essence of the appellation!<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Bourgueil<\/h5>
Bourgueil is an appellation d'origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e wine produced around Bourgueil, in the Indre-et-Loire region. The vineyards cover 1,400 hectares, with Cabernet Franc N and Cabernet Sauvignon N grape varieties.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Domaine Marc Br\u00e9dif <\/h5>
The wines of the Vouvray appellation, made from the Chenin grape variety, can be vinified as sparkling wines or as still, dry, soft (demi-sec) or sweet wines, depending on the quantity of natural sugars harvested.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Domaine Charles Joguet<\/h5>
The wines of the Vouvray appellation, made from the Chenin grape variety, can be vinified as sparkling wines or as still, dry, soft (demi-sec) or sweet wines, depending on the quantity of natural sugars harvested.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Traditional boat trip<\/h5>
Traditional boat trip on the Vienne and Loire rivers\nCale de l'Ormeau below the Collegiate Church\n37500 CANDES-SAINT-MARTIN<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Traditional Valchantray boat trips<\/h5>
9 chemin des Dames\n37270 ATHEE-SUR-CHER<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Perraudi\u00e8re Park<\/h5>
Parc de la Perraudi\u00e8re\nParc de la Perraudi\u00e8re was designed at the end of the 19th century. Its 5 hectares make it the city's largest park, offering superb views over the Loire and the city of Tours.\n37540 SAINT-CYR-SUR-LOIRE<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Museum of Fine Arts and garden<\/h5>
Museum of Fine Arts and garden\n18 place Fran\u00e7ois-Sicard\n37000 TOURS<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Saint-Gatien Cathedral<\/h5>
Saint-Gatien Cathedral\n1 rue Racine\n37000 TOURS<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Confectionery Hallard<\/h5>
Sweets \/ Confectionery\nChocolate\n62 TER avenue aristide briand\n37600 LOCHES<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Parc de la Gloriette<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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Parc des Pr\u00e9bendes d\u2019O\u00e9<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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Parc de Forges<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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Parc du Ch\u00e2teau de Rochecotte<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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Les Bateliers du Cher<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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Les Marins du Port de Chambord<\/h5><\/div><\/div>
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La Rabouilleuse \u2013 \u00c9cole de Loire<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Artigny in December: Stay Inspirations<\/h2><\/span>
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Situated in Montbazon, just 15 km south of Tours, Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Artigny<\/strong> is a graceful 18th-century-style ch\u00e2teau hotel, originally built by the renowned perfumer Fran\u00e7ois Coty. Set in the heart of the Loire Valley and surrounded by 25 hectares of lush parkland\u2014complete with formal French gardens and sweeping views of the Indre Valley\u2014it offers a captivating setting for a December 2025 escape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

December brings crisp, chilly weather (typically 3\u20139\u00b0C \/ 37\u201348\u00b0F), occasional light snowfall, and a festive holiday atmosphere, enhanced by seasonal decorations and nearby Christmas markets. As part of the low season, it offers a quieter experience with attractive rates. While the outdoor pool is generally closed, guests can still enjoy the spa<\/strong>, tennis and padel courts<\/strong>, and a full range of indoor amenities.<\/p>\n

Below, explore curated stay ideas that combine the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s refined offerings with seasonal celebrations and local attractions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Winter Art and History Escape<\/h2><\/span>
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Immerse yourself in the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s artistic heritage, with Versailles-inspired frescoes and 1920s celebrity murals in the rotunda. December\u2019s quiet ambiance is ideal for guided ch\u00e2teau tours or seasonal art exhibitions (verify the 2025 calendar). Stay in a deluxe room (\u20ac220-350 per night) and explore nearby cultural sites like Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard in Amboise, with its Renaissance gardens, or Tours\u2019 Saint-Gatien Cathedral, illuminated for the holidays. Discover Fran\u00e7ois Coty\u2019s perfume history at the Cit\u00e9 des Parfums annex. Add an eco-friendly walking tour of Montbazon\u2019s historical landmarks or a visit to Langeais for a wintery dose of history.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Practical Tips for Your December 2025 Stay<\/h2><\/span>
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