We found a huge château in the small village of Saint Loup in France to stay in by ourselves (no other guests). The Keep was built around 1200 AD and the Chateau around 1600. It may be haunted although I have not mentioned it to Mal……. Have just found out it is haunted many times over, as this is the château that “The Black Prince incarcerated Good King John” !!!!” The Black Prince imprisoned in the famous Keep the French King John the Good after the battle of Poitiers in 1356. The entrance of the square tower was then protected by a portcullis. Today the Keep and adjacent buildings have been converted into seven bedrooms, sitting room, dinning-room and kitchen for guests.
Château de Saint-Loup is a gem of French architecture and a major landmark of the history of Poitou. All the rooms are restored with taste in due respect to this Grade one listed Monument, old tiled floors, lime coated walls, stain glasses, huge fireplaces in the Keep (see my photos), and classic ambiance in the 17 th c. Château apartments. Our huge room has a four-poster bed, tapestries and unique handmade and sculpted furniture. The separate extra huge lounge and library is stunning with a giant stone fireplace giving us a cosy place to spend the evening.
In the world so diverse of Hotels, Château de Saint-Loup stands out as a French aristocratic family home filled with history and authenticity, also a perfect place for an enchanted stay. It is certainly a great find on this holiday.
