Veuzain-sur-Loire, France
Les Hauts de Loire: 1860 hunting lodge in a 170-acre private Loire Valley forest with Michelin-starred dining and Clarins spa
Nestled within a 170-acre private park and ancient oak forest in Onzain near Amboise in the Loire Valley, Les Hauts de Loire dates from 1860 as an aristocratic hunting lodge. A long-standing member of Relais & Châteaux and part of the H8 Collection, the 36-room estate is draped in ivy and surrounded by tranquil swan-filled ponds. The manor house combines historic French country elegance with refined culinary artistry, serving as the ultimate basecamp for exploring the UNESCO-listed châteaux of the Loire Valley (including Château de Chambord, Chenonceau, and Chaumont).
Arrival introduces travelers to quintessential French countryside tranquility: personal hosts welcome guests beneath the ivy-clad manor facade with local Vouvray sparkling wine. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating chateau and wine explorations: private guided tours of the Renaissance châteaux of Chenonceau and Chambord, private wine tastings of Vouvray and Chinon vintages, cycling along private forest trails, and reserving dinner at the estate’s fine dining restaurant.
Estate leisure celebrates nature and wellness: guests stroll around the private ponds or relax in the Spa Les Hauts de Loire by Clarins, featuring steam rooms, saunas, and botanical treatments. The outdoor heated swimming pool sits nestled in the parkland gardens. Dining spans refined Loire gastronomy at Les Hauts de Loire Restaurant, relaxed bistro classics at Le Bistrot (awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand), and afternoon tea on the terrace.
Accommodations comprise 36 rooms and suites distributed between the historic Chateau and the timbered Forges pavillon. Classic Rooms start at 30 square metres, expanding to 65-square-metre Swan Suites overlooking the ponds and 75-square-metre Forges Suites. Each residence features exposed oak beams, antique furnishings, king beds, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Chateau lovers, wine connoisseurs, and romantic travelers seeking authentic 19th-century French hunting lodge romance, swan-filled ponds, and top-tier Loire Valley gastronomy should book Les Hauts de Loire without hesitation. Travelers seeking modern urban party hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 640 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 580 reviews.
First day
- Arrive through the forest gates and enter the ivy-draped manor house with a glass of Vouvray.
- Check into your suite, unpack, and take a stroll around the swan-filled fishing ponds.
- Dine on refined regional cuisine in the historic dining room of Les Hauts de Loire Restaurant.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Outstanding
Based on 2k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Fairytale Loire Country Estate
Guests love the ivy-covered 1860 manor, swan ponds, 170 private acres of forest, and peaceful atmosphere.
Exceptional Gastronomy & Clarins Spa
Reviewers praise the fine dining restaurant, Bib Gourmand bistro, and restorative Clarins spa treatments.
Guests Warn
Rural Countryside Pace
Visitors note that the estate is a tranquil country retreat, ideal for relaxation between chateau tours.
Seasonal Opening
Travelers observe that the hotel operates seasonally from spring through autumn.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Relais & Châteaux Loire Valley Landmark
Relais & Châteaux
MICHELIN Key
MICHELIN Guide
Bib Gourmand (Le Bistrot)
MICHELIN Guide
In the stay
- Full access to the 170-acre private parkland, walking trails, and tennis courts
- Complimentary use of estate mountain bicycles and fishing equipment on the ponds
- Daily gourmet breakfast and high-speed wireless internet throughout the estate
Usually extra
- –Private guided day excursions to the royal châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau
- –Spa by Clarins bespoke beauty and wellness therapies, and private wine cellar tastings
Good to Know
- The 1860 hunting lodge features 36 rooms and suites set within a 170-acre private park in Onzain, part of Relais & Châteaux.
- Includes fine dining restaurant, Le Bistrot (Bib Gourmand), Spa by Clarins, heated outdoor pool, and fishing ponds.
- Located in Onzain, a 2-hour drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or 30 minutes from Tours.
Editor's Note
Book a Swan Suite in the Chateau overlooking the private ponds, and dine at Les Hauts de Loire Restaurant for seasonal Loire Valley game and Chenin Blanc pairings.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026