Less than two hours from Paris, between Chartres and Tours, at the entrance to the Loire Valley is Château de la Barre, a magnificent chambres d’hôtes with luxurious suite guest rooms and suites, sumptuous reception rooms and fine antiques throughout. It is surrounded by a private, 100 acres park with 16th century dry moat fortifications, its’ own chapel, flower gardens, fountains, and pond. It was recently reviewed by the Sunday Times as “France’s best chateau -chambres d’hôtes- by a stretch”, Westerns, Hotels In France, French Exterior, Vacation Home Rentals, Fortification, Bed And Breakfast, My Dream Home, Trip Advisor, Barre