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🏠 "Les Hauts de Sancerre", a historical estate less than two hours from Paris, will open as a luxury hotel in spring 2025. First opened to the public in summer 2024, the castle and its 4.5-hectare grounds offer panoramic Loire Valley views. Initially, it will feature 8 rooms, a pop-up restaurant with a starred chef in a 14th-century cellar. By 2026-2027, it will expand to 27 rooms and suites, including 6 unique 5-star forest lodgings, a spa, a gourmet restaurant, tasting cellars, and more. Location: Château de Sancerre, 18300 Sancerre, France. Contact: +33 6 84 45 93 05. Website: https://hautsdesancerre.com/.

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