Be Inspired This Year Getaway Some Place Intimate For St Valentine's Day

Be Inspired This Year Getaway Some Place Intimate For St Valentine's Day

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Valentine's Day is almost here, a day that each year puts fear into the hearts of men. Every year, you commit to yourself that next St Valentine's Day; you are going to do something inspired. If you still do not have any creative ideas for a special surprise, do not panic, but you had get on to it straight away. Here is a Valentine's Day gift idea that is sure to please your love on Valentine's Day.

On a romance scale you probably can not do any better than a fairytale weekend at a chateau in France.

This one will require a little preparation and a bit of cash but most likely no where near as much as you think it might and, but is sure to be great fun for both of you. Plan a secret St Valentine's Day vacation. If you have kids, organise for sitters without letting your love know about it. Book the plane tickets, make the hotel reservations and when the weekend rolls around, surprise her by having her bags packed, ready to go.

The largest concentration of chateau in France are found in the Loire Valley just two hours from Paris. It is said that "The Loire is a Queen and Kings have loved her".

The Loire river valley the valley of Kings - was for centuries the highway of French history. Today it's a trail on which to chase royal ghosts in riverside chateaux or seek noble vintages on the Route des Vins. Or ideally to do both if time allows and provided you both want to leave your hotel room.

Another lure of the Loire is that you can pursue fine cuisine and history in equal portions, along with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The local fruits and vegetables, fish from the river, goat cheeses... all go well with the local wines.

The Loire has been the home of Kings and Queens since the 10th century. From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, the Kings and Queens of the Loire Valley championed intellectual and artistic creation. The result is an endowment of accomplishments for all time in literature and the arts, as well as amazing examples of magnificent architecture and landscaping.

Some of these one-time mansions of kings are converted to lodging in various forms from huge chateau hotel chains, to small chambre d'hote bed and breakfast chateaux with less than 6 rooms available to be rented. Many are these chateau to rent are also near grand historic chateaux open for vistors to tours.

Be sure to check how many rooms are available in the chateau that you are contemplating booking because it is not too romantic sharing your Valentine's Day getaway with thirty other couples. There are many smaller charming castles open for guests, so you have a greater choice than the large chateau chain hotels. Ask exactly where your room is situated. Many chateaux have rooms available for hire or rent, but if you have not done your research properly you can be handed the keys to a tiny room in the coachhouse above the stables. Some of the larger chateaux have converted every little square centimetre of space into hotel rooms where you can brain yourself if you stand up too quickly in the hallway on the top floor.

Don't write off the smaller chateaux. It is more likely you and your partner will feel like a medieval lord or lady, king or queen in a smaller chateau than one with over 60 chambres.

Be sure to check the chateau's rules before booking, however. Many of the chateaux require reservations well in advance that includes a deposit, and some do not accept credit cards or infants. A handful of chateaux have no TVs or have medieval-era technology. Others have all the latest technology with conference facilities and wi-fi access and children welcome with DVDs and playstations and games available to hire. What a smaller chateaumay lack in chain-hotel amenities, it can more than make up for in sheer ambience.

If you want to experience more than just the chateau that you are staying in, be careful not to chateau yourself silly. Two chateaux, possible three at the most if you're an energetic person, is the recommended daily dosage. Chateau Chenonceau is considered by many to be the most romantic of the Loire Valley chateau.

A getaway involving just the two of you will be fun no matter at what time of year and where you go.

About the Author:
Corina Gildersleeve runs a luxury chateau near Blois for up to 15 people perfect for visiting a handful of historic chateaux and vineyards. http://www.loirechateau.com Rent a french chateau. Rent a chateau in France She also writes for http://www.articleaunty.com on how to best write articles for SEO



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