Noirieux has been home to several of Anjou's grand families, and in 1989 was returned to its former glory by major renovation works which have restored its original appearance.

Noirieux has never been ostentatious - a country house rather than stately home. The service is attentive and thoughtful, friendly but never intrusive.

This is a place to rediscover elegant living as it used to be, but with the addition of today's comforts - a swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis court.

As darkness falls, the soft lamplight comes on throughout Noirieux and soft bed linens are turned back. A gentle glow plays on the beams of the bedrooms in the manor-house, caresses the warm stone of the open fireplaces.

As visitors to the chateau return to their rooms they walk back in time to the period of Louis XIII, French Regency, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire or Art Deco. The furniture is antique, the decoration carefully chosen.