The lantern pavilion

About this property

Charming 18th-century stone house with all comforts in a pretty property built on the foothills of an ancient château, between vineyards (AOC Vouvray) and the Loire Valley (UNESCO World Heritage site), in the heart of a charming, protected village.

The 6-person gîte is rated 3 stars by the Tours Val de Loire tourist office, and is ideally located for visiting Tours (10 mns) and the Loire Châteaux (Amboise 15 mns). It’s just a few minutes from the A10 motorway and the TGV train station. It is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Location

The gîte is located in the heart of the historic village of Rochecorbon, which has been awarded the “Petites Cités de Caractère” label. Here, you can explore the Loire-side hillsides and troglodytic houses, hike through the vineyards and visit wine cellars (Rochecorbon is one of the 8 communes of the Vouvray appellation), walk or bike along the banks of the Loire (a path takes you as far as Tours), or watch the Loire in a traditional boat and have a drink at the Guinguette…

Within walking distance of the gîte, you’ll find bakeries, small grocery stores, a small Saturday morning farmers’ market and several restaurants.

The gîte is easily accessible by car (A10, A28 and A85 motorways), train (TGV station – Paris 50 mns) or plane (Tours-Val-de-Loire airport).

It’s an excellent base for visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley : Amboise, Chenonceau, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau (15 to 30 km), Tours and the towns of Loches and Chinon.

For children, Beauval Zoo is just 30 mns away.

Many activities are on offer : canoeing down the Loire, hot-air ballooning over the châteaux, hiking, Loire biking, visits to winegrowers’ cellars…

For golf enthusiasts, Golf d’Ardrée and Golf de Touraine (Ballan-Miré) are ¼ hour away.

The accommodation

The property is entirely walled and overlooks the village and the Loire, offering exceptional panoramic views. It is built on thold Rochecorbon castle and adjoins the Lanterne, the former lookout post and only vestige of the castle that gave its name to the area: the Pavillon de la Lanterne.

The gîte is housed in an 18th-century stone outbuilding of approx. 120 m² with wifi access. It comprises a large living room on the first floor with exposed stonework: semi-separate lounge with wood-burning stove and television, dining area and fully-equipped open-plan kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer…). There’s also a courtyard with an old bread oven (condemned), equipped with occasional tables for meals and a ping-pong table.

Upstairs, 3 bedrooms overlook the garden and 2 bathrooms with shower, towel dryer and hairdryer + 1 separate toilet.

The 1st bedroom has its own private bathroom, a Queen-size bed, a wardrobe and a desk,

The other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with washing machine and WC. The 1st, smaller bedroom has 2 single beds and a chest of drawers, while the 2nd has a queen-size bed, wardrobe and desk.

All rooms have blackout curtains and a fan. Linen is provided, and beds are made up on arrival.

Finally, the gîte has a large garden area, for exclusive use, with garden furniture (dining table, parasol, armchairs and chiliennes) and barbecue.