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 Another fairy-tale castle. A hunting lodge in the 15th century, it acquired its turrets, facade and its slightly roguish charm at the end of the 18th century. Today, Anny and Alain make a living from accommodating tourists. Six rooms named after writers, a reading room and a beautiful library attest to the owners' passion for literature.
The table d'hôte laden with regional produce and gourmet cookery classes given by Jean-Jacques Bornes, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, ensure that the local food is not forgotten. A stroll in the park before returning to chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, a dip in the pool or exercising in the fitness center located on the ground floor of the castle: this very cozy place is also the ideal starting point of a visit to the region.
Contact et informations: http://www.chateaudelamotte.net
42640 Noailly
Tél + 33 (0)477 666 460
Photo: Château de la Motte
Guest rooms with les Gîtes de France Loire: http://www.gites-de-france-loire.com/
Suggested activities around the castle:
- Great news: the castle is located just 5 minutes from Roanne and consequently means a table in the gastronomic firmament: the Trois Gros.
- Wines, estates and wine-growers (for more details)
- Magnificent medieval villages, places full of character and monuments to discover: the Roanne is a treat for history enthusiasts (for more details )
-The massif de la Madeleine: monuments, sites and amazing encounters with bisons when exploring their territory in a covered wagon (for more details).
- Not to be missed, saturday 17th or 24th May 2008: program for the next gourmet cookery class given by Jean Jacques Borne from the Institut de l' Excellence Culinaire de Saint- Etienne: lunch at La Motte at 12 noon in the chef's presence, followed by a cookery class between 2pm and 7.30pm. Work as a team to create a gourmet meal that will be served in the castle at 8.30pm in the presence of spouse or friends. A night at the castle and a gourmet breakfast the following day.
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