Les Hautes Roches

Le Domaine des Hautes Roches


Useful Information

Location: Rochecorbon, 8 km from Tours, 7 km from Saint Pierre des Corps, Loire valley. A10 exit Tours Nord, Sainte Radegonde, then left towards Vauvray.
Open: Hotel: 26-MAR to 30-JAN daily.
Restaurant: 26-MAR to 30-JAN daily, closed Monday, no lunch Wednesday, no dinner Sunday.
It is a hotel, open for guests. [2014]
Fee: Rooms EUR 150 to 300. [2014]
Classification: SubterraneaCave House
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
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Address: Hotel Les Hautes Roches, 86, Quai de la loire, 37210 Rochecorbon, Tel: +33-24752-8888, Fax: +33-24752-8130. E-mail: contact
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History

12th century caves carved into the soft tufa.
1987 bought by Philippe Mollard and transformed into a luxury accommodation.

Description

Domaine des Hautes Roches (High Rocks Estate) is a hotel which is built into artificial caves along the banks of the Loire river. The lounges and dining rooms are located in a charming XVIIIth century castle with tufa walls. Most of the 15 rooms are located in the caves in the cliff face. The premises are a former monastery.