Loire Valley: Uncover the best of France’s increasingly exciting region

Where to stay in the Loire Valley

Les Hauts de Sancerre

Atop the rocky peak of Sancerre, the medieval Loire Valley village famed for its crisp mineral wines, a privately-owned family château has stood for 150 years. In July 2025, it became Les Hauts de Sancerre, a serene eight-suite hotel with sweeping views of the vine-striped countryside, a pop-up restaurant, and a wine library housed in the 12th-century cellar. Interior designer Jérôme Lescrenier brings a contemporary sensibility to the…