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Gite Troglodyte Atypique - Garden Suite, Loire view - near the castles
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m
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Explore the area
Rochecorbon, Centre-Val de Loire
- Place, Blanc Foussy - Grandes Caves St Roch9 min walk
- Place, Lulu Parc10 min walk
- Place, Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray2 min drive
- Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gite Troglodyte Atypique - Garden Suite, Loire view - near the castles
At the foot of the Rochecorbon Lantern, with a sensational view of the Loire, this property offers a unique troglodyte stay. It has a kitchenette, a living room and a terrace. It includes breakfast *, sheets and towels, cleaning, wifi, and all taxes.
Rochecorbon benefits from the classification of the world heritage of UNESCO, only 55 mins from Paris by TGV and Tours airport is 10 minutes. An ideal stop if you are heading south or north of France.
This troglodyte is buried in the rock, hidden in the garden. This suite shows signs of its historic use as a dwelling with a traditional bread oven in the living room. The accommodation is perfect for two, but can take up to four people with a fold-out sofa bed (140cm). It includes a kitchenette with a microwave, 2 hot plates, mini-grill, espresso machine (Tassimo), toaster and kettle, a living area with dining table and seating area, a bedroom with a double bed ( 140cm), a separate bathroom and a private terrace.
These troglodytes have been developed to offer visitors a unique accommodation experience; stay in a modern cave halfway up a cliff! These dwellings date back to the Middle Ages and even to prehistoric times. It is the combination of modern decor mixed with original and traditional features; its history being linked to the lantern just above the gîte, the enclosed garden, the sunny terraces, the birds, the rock, and a breathtaking view of the beautiful Loire!
Whether your stay is long or short, there will always be something to discover and enjoy here in Rochecorbon and the surrounding area.
Rochecorbon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and as such, offers a rich experience of history and the outdoors, including bike paths, walking routes and river experiences. Here in Rochecorbon, you can easily discover gastronomy, wine, eat in nearby restaurants, visit the shops of local artisans and the markets.
Many local wine caves are within walking distance, offering tours and tastings.
The beautiful city of Tours is only 6 km away, Vouvray 3 km, Amboise 15 km, Le Grand Aquarium de Touraine 20 km.
From Rochecorbon, you can discover the many Loire castles, heritage sites, vineyards, villages and markets ...
We provide brochures and maps, as well as information and links on our website; A branch of the Tours tourist office is also open throughout the summer season just below the gîte on the quay.
Rochecorbon benefits from the classification of the world heritage of UNESCO, only 55 mins from Paris by TGV and Tours airport is 10 minutes. An ideal stop if you are heading south or north of France.
This troglodyte is buried in the rock, hidden in the garden. This suite shows signs of its historic use as a dwelling with a traditional bread oven in the living room. The accommodation is perfect for two, but can take up to four people with a fold-out sofa bed (140cm). It includes a kitchenette with a microwave, 2 hot plates, mini-grill, espresso machine (Tassimo), toaster and kettle, a living area with dining table and seating area, a bedroom with a double bed ( 140cm), a separate bathroom and a private terrace.
These troglodytes have been developed to offer visitors a unique accommodation experience; stay in a modern cave halfway up a cliff! These dwellings date back to the Middle Ages and even to prehistoric times. It is the combination of modern decor mixed with original and traditional features; its history being linked to the lantern just above the gîte, the enclosed garden, the sunny terraces, the birds, the rock, and a breathtaking view of the beautiful Loire!
Whether your stay is long or short, there will always be something to discover and enjoy here in Rochecorbon and the surrounding area.
Rochecorbon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and as such, offers a rich experience of history and the outdoors, including bike paths, walking routes and river experiences. Here in Rochecorbon, you can easily discover gastronomy, wine, eat in nearby restaurants, visit the shops of local artisans and the markets.
Many local wine caves are within walking distance, offering tours and tastings.
The beautiful city of Tours is only 6 km away, Vouvray 3 km, Amboise 15 km, Le Grand Aquarium de Touraine 20 km.
From Rochecorbon, you can discover the many Loire castles, heritage sites, vineyards, villages and markets ...
We provide brochures and maps, as well as information and links on our website; A branch of the Tours tourist office is also open throughout the summer season just below the gîte on the quay.
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Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Rochecorbon
Located in Rochecorbon, this cottage is on a river. Tours Fine Arts Museum and Musée du Compagnonnage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blanc Foussy - Grandes Caves St Roch and Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vinci International Convention Centre or Stade de la Vallee du Cher. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and ecotours.
Rochecorbon, Centre-Val de Loire
What's nearby
- Blanc Foussy - Grandes Caves St Roch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Lulu Parc - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Domaine Bourillon Dorléans - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
- Parc des Expositions de Tours - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Guinguette de Rochecorbon - 13 min walk
- TOTAL - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Brasserie les Z'Artisans - 11 min drive
- L’Auberge Du Croissant - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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23 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good
Christophe D.
2 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte superbe
Christophe D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Alain G.
12 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quelques améliorations à envisager
Alain G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bravo
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Elsa S.
7 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement atypique très bien situé
Elsa S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
xavier h.
2 April 2019
Notre séjour
xavier h.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dominique L.
12 November 2018
Super gîte !
Dominique L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 August 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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