Where the Loire meets the Vienne, Château de Candes brings together Signature Rooms within the château, elegant private residences, remarkable spa spaces and troglodyte rooms carved into the cliff — in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
The estate brings together Signature Rooms in the château, elegant private residences, a remarkable spa and troglodyte spaces carved into the cliff, with art running through every corner of the property. Below, the Loire and the Vienne meet in a landscape recognised as UNESCO World Heritage. French heritage, living art and a château to call home.
One 15th-century château above the Loire, eight private houses. Reserve a single maison — or privatise the entire domaine for a family gathering.
The estate sits above Candes-Saint-Martin, one of France’s officially listed ‘most beautiful villages’, in the heart of Touraine wine country. The village, the river and the vineyards are all within a short walk or drive.
Late spring and early autumn are the best times to visit, with mild weather and the September wine harvest. Summer suits the gardens and the river; winter is quiet, with fires lit in the salons.
Candes-Saint-Martin sits between Tours and Angers, about an hour from each, and under two hours from Paris by train and a short transfer.
A private chef, the garden spa, wine tastings in Touraine, and full event planning for weddings, gatherings and seminars on the estate.
Tell the concierge your dates, the number of guests and the occasion, and the right houses will be held for you.