Gîte des Remparts

Classified as a "Petite Cité de Caractère", Richelieu, the "Ideal City" created by the Cardinal, is one of those jewels where it's good to live and stay. Anyone who loves history is bound to fall in love with this atypical gîte built inside the city walls, facing the ramparts. The sobriety of its facade conceals a cocoon, where the charm of old stones is at work, and where the decoration and garden contribute greatly to the well-being of the place. Sophie and Benoît are passionate about their work, and will tell you all about the history of the place, and share their love of the land where old stones, gastronomy (this is the land of black truffles and Chinon wine) and unspoilt nature coexist in perfect harmony. Nearby, the castles of Rivau, Chinon and Azay-le-Rideau, and a little further a