I first stayed at Les Molieres, which is just outside Trogues a small village on the edge of the Loire Valley,
in December 2005. It is a charming old French mansion and the co-owners have completely renovated the house. The décor is absolutely exquisite. Every room is themed in a different way and everything is chosen with great care, the carpets, the sculpture, the paintings. Each has its own bathroom with huge fluffy bathrobes. Your stay comes with breakfast, however the REAL treat is if you are able to take advantage of their dinner package. It is well worth the stay. The meals are cooked by one of the owners who is a chef and the food is magnificent. For each course, a wine from the area is chosen and everything and I mean everything is cooked by the chef for you. The owners are delightful company, I would recommend inviting them for an after dinner drink with you. There is a huge fireplace and some very friendly dogs and one of the largest cats I have ever seen.
It would be a great place to stay if you are thinking of exploring the Chateaux of the Loire, rent a car and go out every day, come back for a quick swim in the pool and then have Stephan (the chef) cook you something marvellous. Chartres is near by, not to be missed and the countryside in this area is quite lovely. Try to avoid August, everyone is on vacation at that time.
The cost is very reasonable between 100 and 140 euros per night depending on which room you choose, it includes breakfast. The last time I was there dinner was 40 euros per person and great value.
It is without doubt the best overnight stay I have ever had in any country. If you want to explore rural France it’s a great place to have as your base.
Reviewer: Lin Grist currently living in London UK;