FRENCH CULTURE
Perfectly situated between the thriving cities along the Loire, Château de Jalesnes makes the ideal home-base for discovering the surrounding area.
Get a true taste of French culture while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the local cafes, farmers-markets, antique shops, and town squares. Angers, Saumur, Tours, Chinon, and many more charming French villages are easily accessible from the château, giving you the opportunity to plan a range of culture rich day-trips.
CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE
It is for its châteaux that the Loire Valley is rightly famous and with thousands of architectural gems bearing witness to generations of intrigue, lust and avarice you will be spoilt for choice.
While the surrounding area plays host to some of the most famous and iconic châteaux in France, don’t miss the opportunity to also discover the smaller châteaux that also have fascinating histories and give more intimate insights into the socio-economic life of whole communities over centuries.
WINE TASTING
What could possibly rival the châteaux of the Loire? The wines perhaps?
Château de Jalesnes was the family home of one of the region’s founding vintners – Ackerman – who brought the now famous sparkling wine or Cremant to the Loire using the champagne method of manufacture.
Also not to be missed is the distillery of Combier, with its ancient steaming copper stills; the wonderful wines of Parnay where the vines are grown through south facing stone walls with the roots taking respite from the sun on the North side and not forgetting the region’s only Grand Cru – the sweet Quarts de Chaume.
ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR
Whether you a walker or a cyclist; are into golfing or horse-riding, the Loire Valley has something to offer everyone.
Why not use Château de Jalesnes as a base for cycling tour in the Loire, or simple enjoy a run or stroll through the surrounding forests of the château. And don’t forget the adrenaline rush which comes with hot-air ballooning, parachuting, kayaking and parcours, all of which are available from the château.
