La Marine de la Loire

One of the coolest hotels in the Loire Valley, the Marine de la Loire provides a chic boutique alternative to château grandeur.

The 11 romantic rooms, conceived by the interior decorator owner are inspired by Loire Valley themes – while the pool area oozes rustic chic, with heavy stone urns and a pool framed by ancient stone walls.

There’s no restaurant, but room service is available all day; for a truly romantic stay,  book the ‘Cabane’, a private cabin suite set in the woods.