My history loving heart set fire the moment I walked in the door of Château Louise de La Vallière. This castle was once the home to the favorites of King Louis XIV and is now a magical hotel that will transport you back to 1667 for an evening. Located in the Loire Valley, it is dripping in history, romance, and champagne, and discovering it felt like coming upon a rare, precious jewel. There are only twenty bedrooms, each uniquely decorated with original period furniture and exquisite details. I

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