Chateau de la barre is not difficult to find, being just next to the main road after exiting St Calais but do note that it is not listed on GPS. A quick phonecall to the owners, Guy and Marnie should help you get on track quite easily, though. The Chateau is beautiful. Quite like what you see in the photos,... more

Waking up in this chateau is like being transported back to more gracious times. Peaceful, luxurious and a completely different experience awaits one here. Drinks on the terrace before dinner with the Comte and Comtesse, dinner with them, and coffee, chocs, and after dinner drinks in the Rose Salon with the other guests. Sublime. more

Our Family Group of two adults and two teens was part of a larger family group of 20 gathered for a family reunion. I corresponded with Marnie, the Comtesse, as we were making initial arrangements. Our group ranged in age from 12 to 84 so we had a few details to work out in the onset. She was so enjoyable... more

For an extraordinary experience in the Loire Valley, plan to stay at the Chateau de la Barre. We felt as if we the personal guests of the Count and Countess (Guy and Marnie) in their lovely and historic home. We had a beautiful room overlooking their private parkland complete with sheep. They gave us excellent recommendations for visiting the famous... more

I have had the sheer pleasure of visiting and staying at the gorgeous Chateau de la Barre three times over the last 2 1/2 years and hopefully will again in the coming week, schedule permitting. From the moment we arrived I was in heaven, Guy and Marni de Vanssay, who I have had the real joy of getting to know... more

We just loved our stay at this Chateau. It is a dream. From the charming and fantastic hosts, Guy and Marnie, to the historical significance of the chateau, to the relaxing accommodations, everything was perfect. If you stay, please be sure to ask if you can have dinner there one evening. It is really special if they can book you... more

Lovely Chateau with charming hosts. The decor is fantastic and the stay was a dream. It is a very friendly place and I would recommend it to anyone. If you want to stay in classic luxury then this is the place more

A pure romantic beauty! It's like staying in Chenonceaux, a world-famous chateau of La Loire! Monsieur le comte Guy et Madame la comtesse Marnie are so wonderful persons and charming hosts. They know every beautiful sites in the whole France and are very generous of their time to share their experience with their guests. Late nights advise from Guy, for... more

I must concur with other reviewers who advise ignoring the very few negative reviews left here. This is not a hotel! Some travellers apparently do not understand the difference between staying in a hotel and staying in someone's cherished home. The uniqueness of the hosts and their homes is the reason my husband and I much prefer this type of... more