Loire Valley Lodges - Hotel - Esvres

5-star adults-only forest retreat with private hot tubs and contemporary art in the Loire Valley

Accommodations

Each lodge at Loire Valley Lodges - Hotel in Esvres comes with a private sun terrace, a hot tub, and soundproofed rooms with large windows overlooking the forest. The suite called Moodywood includes both a private jacuzzi and a sauna on the terrace. Guests can receive sensory interlude massages directly in their lodge or on the terrace, with wellness packages available.

Dining

The on-site Ardent restaurant serves a blind tasting menu using ingredients from the local vegetable garden and forest. A second restaurant offers Lebanese-themed dishes in an outdoor barbecue setting, with options for themed dinner nights. Breakfast is delivered in a hamper and winched up to the lodge, with continental, American, and à la carte choices.

Art & Grounds

The 100 hectare private forest surrounding the hotel houses exclusive monumental contemporary art installations, including five sculptures in the lake. Guests can tour these works on foot or by bicycle, with bike tours and walking tours available. A concept store on-site sells nature and art-themed products, and the hotel also offers temporary art galleries.

Wellness & Leisure

The property has a 22-meter outdoor swimming pool open from May to October, heated and surrounded by olive trees. A wellness center with a sauna, hot tub, and spa facilities offers yoga classes and spa packages. The hotel provides an electric vehicle charging station in the free parking area and rents bicycles for exploring the grounds.

Location

Loire Valley Lodges - Hotel Esvres is 18 km from Tours Val de Loire Airport and 21 km from Château d'Amboise. Nearby attractions include the Prébendes d'Oé Garden and the Grand Aquarium of Touraine, both within a 20-minute drive. The hotel also offers concierge service and express check-in/check-out for guests arriving from the airport.

• Accommodations: Adults-only lodges with private hot tubs and saunas
• Dining: 3 restaurants including Michelin-starred Ardent
• Art & Grounds: Monumental contemporary art installations in 100 hectare forest
• Wellness: Sensory interlude massages in-room or on terrace
• Location: Secluded forest enclave near Château d'Amboise and Tours airport
• Services: Electric vehicle charging stations and pet-friendly policies