Stayed at the Chateau in June 2004 in the Loire Valley of France. What wonderful hosts. The Baron and Baroness were very gracious. We got lost on our way to the Chateau and did not arrive until 3:00 a.m. I had called the Baron and explained what had happened and asked if he wanted us to cancel because of the lateness of the hour. He was very gracious and told us to come ahead. When we finally got there exhausted, he opened the gates of the Castle (it's really true) and we drove across the Moat to the Chateau. Up a winding old concrete staircase to a huge beautiful room-never complaining once. The rooms were impeccably clean. His wife served us breakfast in the formal dining room the following morning (he was even kind enough to wake us in the morning as we had requested) and served a lovely breakfast in their formal dining room. I've read many reviews talking about the rudeness of the French towards Americans but I have to say I found the French people nothing but courteous... more