Écoute La Vie

From €150 For 1 night, 2 adults
Lodge exterior (added by manager 27 Feb 2024)
New
The pond in spring (added by manager 26 feb 2024)
Lodge terrace with seating (added by manager 27 feb 2024)
Well-insulated and heated riverside lodge (added by manager 27 feb 2024)

  • Well-equipped luxury lodges in leafy gardens at Lunay in Loir-et-Cher
  • Château de Chambord an hour’s drive and Zoo de la Flèche 90 minutes
  • Art spaces and meditation corners; communal dining and a delicatessen
Who would believe that Écoute la Vie was only an hour by train from Paris? This leafy Loir-et-Cher haven is a couple of minutes’ drive away from sleepy Lunay village and a world away from city bustle. The accommodation is set amid an abundance of flowers, trees and fruit orchards in colourfully landscaped gardens humming with the sound of birdsong and utterly spectacular at any time of year. Each lodge has open-plan living space, ensuite shower rooms and well-equipped kitchen corners. The outdoor space comprises partially covered decking with picnic tables and seating for alfresco feasting, or alternatively you might prefer to cook in the shared kitchen and eat at the communal dining table – stocking up on local wines and (largely) organic produce from the delicatessen as you go. In quieter moments, spend time flower arranging, drawing or storytelling in the library chalet, or meditate in a hidden corner of the garden – but if you really feel the need to let rip, hotfoot it to the spacious yurt to dance, sing, laugh and celebrate being surrounded by nature. Kids get to bounce around in the sandpit or on the trampoline, and you can all keep an eye out for rare butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and hares as you explore the gardens together.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

Massages

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Écoute La Vie

La Grange aux Prêtres

Lunay

Loir-et-Cher

France

41360

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.80269°N
0.90741°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Go hiking and cycling straight from your lodge, or trundle through Loir-et-Cher woodland on the tourist train from Gare de Thoré-la-Rochette (10 minutes’ drive). For a different perspective on the region, see the countryside from above on a hot-air balloon ride (40 minutes). Kids can grab the chance to spy on comical pandas and penguins at ZooParc de Beauval, or spot endangered big cats at Zoo de la Flèche (both about 90 minutes). Horse-mad teens will love the themed dressage shows at Les Ecuries de La Perchais (an hour), and if anyone needs to run off surplus energy, the obstacle courses and rope climbs at Gadawi Park Adventure (an hour) should do the trick nicely. Once the children have had their fun, it’s time to check out a triumvirate of gorgeous châteaux. Begin your exploration at the 15th-century Manoir de la Possonnière (20 minutes), once home to Renaissance poet Pierre de Ronsard. Tour formal gardens and exquisite apartments at moated Château de Chambord (an hour), and admire the richly gilded decor at Château Royal de Blois (50 minutes).
  • Does Écoute La Vie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Écoute La Vie dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Écoute La Vie? Go hiking and cycling straight from your lodge, or trundle through Loir-et-Cher woodland on the tourist train from Gare de Thoré-la-Rochette (10 minutes’ drive). For a different perspective on the region, see … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Écoute La Vie?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Écoute La Vie? From £128.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.