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Château d'Artigny & Spa
Montbazon, Indre-et-Loire, France · Independent · Core Luxury
Perfume magnate Francois Coty built this neo-classical chateau between 1912 and 1929 on the bones of a medieval fortress at Montbazon, his idea of a private palace. The Navy and then German troops occupied it in the war; Rene Traversac, founder of Grandes Etapes Francaises, opened it as a hotel in 1961. Fifty-six rooms sit in a 25-hectare park, with a cellar of more than 45,000 bottles.
- 56 rooms
- Opened 1961
- Neighborhood: Château du Puy d'Artigny
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
- Interiors: Pierre Scapula
About Château d'Artigny & Spa
- Francois Coty, the perfume magnate, raised the present chateau from 1912 to 1929 as his own residence.
- Occupied by the French Navy and German troops in WWII, then converted to a hotel in 1961 by Rene Traversac.
- Twenty-five hectares of park, French gardens, marble statues, and a cellar holding more than 45,000 bottles.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Originally a medieval fortress, the present neo-classical chateau was built between 1912 and 1929 by perfume magnate Francois Coty as his private residence. After occupation by the Navy and German troops during World War II, Rene Traversac, founder of Grandes Etapes Francaises, converted it into a hotel in 1961.
The setting
2.2 km from Montbazon. 21 km from Tours.
Experiences
- Wine tasting — Organised by the hotel as an incentive activity during a stay.
- Hot-air balloon — Organised by the hotel as an incentive activity during a stay.
- Golf — Organised by the hotel as an incentive activity during a stay.
Amenities
- Spa with sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi
- Gourmet restaurant "L'Origan" serving regional cuisine
- Heated outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts
- 25-hectare park with French gardens and marble statues
- Extensive wine cellar with over 45,000 bottles
- Elegantly decorated rooms with period furnishings and antiques
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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