Domaine De La Commanderie De Ballan - Ballan-Miré

Historic château hotel in the Loire Valley, set on several hectares of gardens and landscaped grounds

Accommodations

Domaine De La Commanderie De Ballan offers 8 high-end accommodations, including duplexes and triplexes in the former stables, each with a private terrace and kitchenette. The castle itself houses traditional rooms, while separate houses and lodges provide self-contained living, with one lodge featuring a private swimming pool. Family homes on the estate accommodate up to 11 guests, with multiple bedrooms and living spaces.

Spa & Wellness

The on-site spa includes a sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub, and a Nordic bath located in the estate's forest. Guests can book massages and yoga classes, or join fitness sessions led by a personal trainer. Relaxation areas and the spa lounge complement the wellness facilities within the historic setting of the Commanderie de Ballan.

Dining & Culinary

While no full restaurant operates on site, breakfast baskets are delivered to rooms each morning for a fee, and meal hampers, charcuterie boards, and local wine tastings can be arranged. A coffee house on site offers beverages, and packed lunches are available for excursions. For private dining, a chef-at-home service and grocery deliveries are offered to guests staying in the houses or lodges.

Location & Activities

The Domaine de la Commanderie sits minutes from the Loire à Vélo cycling route and within 15 minutes' drive of Château de Villandry and other Loire Valley châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceau. Bicycle rentals and bike tours are provided on site, and walking tours highlight the estate's history as a former Templar stronghold. Free secure parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available, and nearby Golf de la Gloriette offers a course for golfers.

Family & Business

Families benefit from a children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and babysitting services, with family rooms that can connect. The Domaine also offers tailored services for business meetings and creative brainstorming sessions, including private check-in and meeting spaces. Guests with pets are accommodated, and the estate's large grounds provide secure space for children and pets to roam.

• History: 12th-century former Templar stronghold
• Rooms: Castle suites, houses, lodges, duplexes with private terraces
• Wellness: Nordic bath, sauna, hot tub, yoga classes, massages
• Dining: Breakfast baskets, local wine tastings, chef-at-home service
• Location: 15 minutes from Château de Villandry, access to Loire à Vélo
• Activities: Bicycle rentals, golf nearby, walking and bike tours
• Family: Homes for up to 11, children's playground, babysitting services