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A close-up of the beautifully handcrafted dormer window.
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Set upon a sweeping expanse of lawn, we approach Château de l’Amour in awe, for it is indeed a grand structure. Not the largest château in the Loire Valley, it is certainly one of the most elegant and now its new owner is incorporating the latest décor into its thirty rooms. We’ve been invited for a private tour so let’s take a look!
As we wend our way down a broad avenue, the stone edifice looms overhead. Rising six stories tall, its impressive stonework and flanking twin towers reflect the sunlight as we approach. It is a dream come true for its owner.
The château can be approached in a number of ways. From the drive, a pair of symmetrical staircases wind their way up to the front doors. The ground floor is the service level, accessible via the front vestibule, as well as the side door to the kitchen and the double doors to the wine cellar. It takes an enormous staff and services to keep the château running. As guests, of course, we are escorted up the front stairs and through the double doors where miniature artist extraordinaire Mark Turpin awaits us.