Chateau Grand-Lucé is located in the Loire Valley wine region, accessible by train, plane or car.
By Train: Eurostar is the best route from the UK. Trains depart from London St Pancras International and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord. From here, you can either rent a car and drive, or we recommend travelling by train from Paris Montparnasse to the historic town of Le Mans. Booked through ‘The Trainline’, this trip can take as little as 1 hour. By car, the trip is around 2 hrs 10 minutes to central Le Mans and 2 hrs 30 mins to Chateau du Grand-Lucé.
By Plane: The most convenient and frequent flights fly into Paris. From there you can either rent a car or catch a train as detailed above.
By Car: The drive is fairly straightforward for those travelling from London. Using the Channel Tunnel (LeShuttle) from Folkestone and driving down from Calais. The journey from Calais is approximately 4 hrs 40 mins.
Recommended hotel details will be provided soon. Free bus shuttle services will be running to and from the Chateau over the weekend for these selected hotels.
Things to do!
Explore Le Mans
17 miles (28 km) from the Château, Le Mans is a quaint town with ancient walls, beautiful cathedrals, and lots of museums to see. Medieval houses date back to 14th century on its lovely cobblestone streets.
Bike the Chateau
With 80 acres of gardens, the Château has plenty to explore. Take a bike around the private grounds inspired by the gardens at Versailles. Bring lunch and stop for a picnic in the Loire Valley sunshine.
24 Hrs of Les Mans Museum
Le Mans is a best known for hosting the world’s oldest active endurance racing event ‘24 Hours of Le Mans’ - Ford vs Ferrari! Take a tour of the museum to see old cars and more.