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Château de Villandry and its gardens
approx. 3.5 km
The last of the great Renaissance palaces built along the Loire. Its gardens were reconstructed from 1906 by Dr Joachim Carvallo and cover over six hectares on four terraces.
Manoir du Plessis in Savonnières: a night in a Loire Valley manor
The Manoir du Plessis in Savonnières is a manor house of the 16th century, enlarged in the 18th, with a small chapel and a garden designed by the man who restored the gardens of Villandry. Listed as a historic monument since 1948, it is offered on Expedia as a private home for stays in the heart of the Loire Valley. Villandry is a few kilometres away and Tours about 11 km.
At a glance
- Location
- Savonnières, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire), on the Cher about 15 km west of Tours, in the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
- Accommodation
- Private home in a 16th-century manor house (listed as a historic monument), run by a private host; not a hotel
- Highlights
- Garden, chapel, four bathrooms, rustic kitchen, billiard room, stone fireplaces, Internet access in all rooms
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 5 pm · check-out at 10 am
- Good to know
- No pets · smoking only in designated areas · private host · a car is advisable
Staying at the Manoir du Plessis: a manor house in Touraine
Expedia lists the property as an “exceptional private home” in the Manoir du Plessis, run by a private host. The listing is a self-catering house rather than a hotel, and the building is a manor house, not a castle. The rooms combine old and rustic touches: exposed beams, stone fireplaces, a billiard room, a rustic kitchen with a dining table and a courtyard with a wooden arbour.
Comfort details from the listing: four bathrooms with a bath or shower and hairdryers, soap, towels and bed linen, Internet access in all rooms, a washing machine, an iron and central heating. There is no breakfast service in the listing, so guests should plan their own meals; restaurants are four to eight minutes away by car according to Expedia.
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The history of the Manoir du Plessis
- 16th century – The two main buildings of the manor are built, together with a small chapel against the east gable of the main house.
- 18th century – The manor is enlarged: a ground-floor link joins the two main buildings, and the outbuildings date from the same period.
- 1906 – Dr Joachim Carvallo begins the reconstruction of the gardens of Villandry; he is also credited with the large garden of the Manoir du Plessis.
- 1927 – The writer René Benjamin withdraws to the manor, where he lives until his death in 1948.
- 22 May 1948 – The façades and roofs of the manor are listed as a historic monument.
- 1962 – The neighbouring Manoir de La Carmerie, a 17th-century house, is also listed.
- 1973 – The Romanesque church of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Protais in Savonnières, with Angevin vaults and a carved portal, is classified.
The manor is one of the three protected buildings of Savonnières. Its main buildings go back to the 16th century and were modified in the 18th; the small chapel, also 16th-century, has been entirely restored. The garden is attributed to Joachim Carvallo, the owner and restorer of the Château de Villandry, a few kilometres away.
René Benjamin, who retired here in 1927, wrote of his house that his work was inside it, and the earth and sky in the garden: “everything one needs to live humanely”. The manor is therefore as much a literary address as a monument.
Facilities and services at the Manoir du Plessis
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please check them on the booking page.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Four bathrooms with bath or shower
- Hairdryers, soap and toilet paper
- Towels and bed linen provided
- Internet access in all rooms
Living spaces
- Rustic kitchen with dining table
- Billiard room with exposed beams
- Stone fireplaces
- Central heating
Services
- Washing machine and laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
- Courtyard with a wooden arbour
House rules
- No pets
- Smoking only in designated areas
- Run by a private host
Where the Manoir du Plessis is: between Tours and Villandry
Savonnières lies on the left bank of the Cher, about 15 km west of Tours and 5 km east of the confluence of the Loire and the Cher. The village, with some 3,400 inhabitants, sits within the part of the Loire Valley inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and most of its hamlets stand on the limestone slope forty metres above the river.
Expedia places the property a few steps from the Loire châteaux area and within 5 km of the Château de Villandry, the Touraine golf club and the Loire-Anjou-Touraine regional park. It also lists Tours sights such as Place Plumereau, the exhibition centre and the university.
The listing gives 8 minutes by car to Ballan station and 30 minutes to Tours - Loire Valley airport. A car remains the easiest way to reach the châteaux.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Manoir du Plessis)
| Manoir de La Carmerie | approx. 900 m |
| Savonnières (village centre) | approx. 1 km |
| Church of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Protais | approx. 1.5 km |
| Château de Villandry | approx. 3.5 km |
| Ballan-Miré | approx. 4 km |
| Tours | approx. 11 km |
| Château d’Azay-le-Rideau | approx. 12 km |
| Château de Langeais | approx. 12 km |
| Château d’Ussé | approx. 23 km |
| Chinon | approx. 31 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the manor’s coordinates; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Manoir du Plessis
Tours and its cathedral
approx. 11 km
The capital of the Indre-et-Loire on the banks of the Loire and the Cher. Its Saint-Gatien cathedral, seat of the archdiocese, has been a listed monument since 1862.
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau
approx. 12 km
A Renaissance château built under Francis I for Gilles Berthelot, treasurer of France. It was restored in the 19th century, bought by the State in 1905 and listed in 1914.
Château de Langeais
approx. 12 km
A Renaissance residence begun by Louis XI in 1465, which replaced a stronghold built in the late 10th century by Count Fulk Nerra of Anjou. The photo is an aerial view from the south.
Château d’Ussé
approx. 23 km
One of the Loire châteaux, at Rigny-Ussé: a private estate open to visitors and protected as a historic monument. The photo is an aerial view from the east.
Royal fortress of Chinon
approx. 31 km
A fortress made up of three castles above the river Vienne. Chinon was home to the royal court under Charles VII, the setting of his meeting with Joan of Arc.
Tours & activities near Manoir du Plessis
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau …
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"AMBACIA CELLARS", Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley
Caves Ambacia, 500 years of Loire Valley wine making history! Come and discover our 15th century troglodyte caves. The wine tour includes: - Cellars …
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Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise
Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region …
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Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley during the greet the warm ambiance of …
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Amboise Discovery Segway 45mn
At the controls of your Segway Segway, enjoy a fun and unusual experience! Follow your guide to discover the hidden stories of the city of Amboise! …
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Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small group of …
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Small-Group Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, lunch in Amboise
Spend a relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of Paris and discover three Marvellous Castles — Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord — in the …
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Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries
Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of Vouvray Appellation. Visit 2 local wineries, meet the producers and learn how to taste these elegant …
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Who is the Manoir du Plessis for?
Loire château explorers
Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau and Langeais are all within about 12 km, and Ussé and Chinon a little further.
Garden and history lovers
A listed 16th-century manor, a garden by the restorer of Villandry and a writer’s past make it a house with a story.
Groups and families
Four bathrooms, a rustic kitchen and a billiard room suit relatives or friends sharing a whole house.
Business and city visitors
Tours, with its exhibition centre, congress centre and old town, is only about 11 km away.
Good to know before booking the Manoir du Plessis
- Check-in is from 5 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
- The listing is a private home run by a private host, not a hotel; no breakfast service is mentioned, so check the booking page for details.
- Expedia gives 8 minutes by car to Ballan station; a car is the easiest way to get around the châteaux.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Manoir du Plessis?
Yes. A private home in the manor is offered on Expedia by a private host. It is a manor house, not a castle, and not a hotel.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 5 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
How many bathrooms are there?
The listing mentions four bathrooms with a bath or shower and hairdryers.
How far is the Manoir du Plessis from Villandry and Tours?
The Château de Villandry is about 4 km away as the crow flies, and Tours about 11 km. Azay-le-Rideau and Langeais are both about 12 km away.
Is smoking allowed?
Only in designated smoking areas, according to the listing.
Photos, the full list of amenities and available dates are all in the Manoir du Plessis listing on Expedia.
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