Stay
Enjoy a slice of laidback countryside living in the Val de Loire. Our cottages are set on a 19th century former wine estate, with large grounds including a lovely swimming pool, and are the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.
Located just a stone's throw from vineyards, chateaus, oriental gardens and amusement parks, there is something for everyone in the family
Cook
Explore a wide range of cooking styles and techniques in one of our culinary workshops. In the friendly atmosphere of our manor house kitchen, you will learn from a professionally trained chef.
We keep our groups small up to 6 people to make sure you get hands-on experience. Take back fun memories, great recipes and the best tips and tricks
Eat
Indulge in delicious home cooked meals from a professionally trained chef. Our multi-course menus feature fresh seasonal local produce and a wide range of cuisines.
To accompany the meals, we have selected the best wines sourced right from our doorstep, from the latest organic Cabernet Francs, to the delicious Crémant de Loire and the summertime Rosé Anjou.
How to find us
Closerie les Roches - 1, Lieu-dit Les Roches, Bouillé-Loretz, 79290 France
Closerie les Roches is located in the wine village of Bouillé-Loretz in the northern tip of the Deux Sèvres department. We are 15 minutes from the town of Thouars, 25 minutes from Saumur and 45 minutes from Angers.
By road: We are easily reached from the major highways A10 (Paris-Bordeaux), A11 (Paris-Nantes), A85 and A87.
By train: The nearest stations are in the small towns of Thouars & Montreuil-Bellay. A larger station can be found in Saumur which has car rental facilities a ten-minute walk away. The closest TGV is in Angers, which has multiple rental desks in the station building.
By air: There are four airports in the immediate area. The largest is in Nantes. Others are found in Poitiers, Tours and Angers. All are under 90 minute drive.
By boat: The closest ferries are in Roscoff (4,5 hours), St Malo (3 hours) & Cherbourg (4 hours)
