Our 4**** cottages are the perfect destination for tasting the "french way of life" in the Loire Valley : Châteaux, fine wines, french gastonomy, nature, bicycle trips... and much more !
Loustic, our loyal hostess, will show you around La Pénesais in 2 minutes : Follow the guide !
What's new in 2025 :
Welcome to La Pénesais
In the heart of the Loire Valley listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Chinon, La Pénesais is the ideal stopover to experience the “douceur de vivre” of Touraine.
Tourism in Loire Valley
- Museums and castles nearby
- Winery visits and tastings
- French gastronomy
- Nature and cycling tourism
Activities & Hobbies
- Hiking or cycling
- Hot air balloon ride
- Ballads in a traditional boat on the rivers Loire and Vienne
In 2025, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau celebrates its 500th anniversary, marking half a millennium of history, heritage, and culture. To mark this exceptional …
An unforgettable stay… Summer has always a special taste ! Come and enjoy it in Touraine and discover the authentic richess of …
Testimonials
"We had a great time at the "gîte" of La Penesais. Anne, Bruno, and of course, the golden retriever Loustic gave us a warm welcome. Anne and Bruno showed a genuine interest in what we planned to do each day or had already done. They also provided great tips and suggestions that matched what we found interesting."
Annemieke & Robertus (The Netherlands - April 2025)
“We have just spent 4 idyllic days at La Pénesais. We found the accommodation on line and on a visit were blown away with the beautiful grounds, the spacious rooms and private courtyard. The hosts and their lovely dog Lulu were amazing and we will definitely return again soon. Thank you so very much."
Jenny & Ian (UK - May 2025)