Écoute La Vie
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Favourite
- 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.
Campground type
3Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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
Campsite types & availability
Arc en Ciel lodge
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 4.0m length (16.4ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €150 (€150) 1 night, 2 adults
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Joie de Vivre 3 bedroom lodge
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
3 bedroomsDimensions: 10.0m width x 5.0m length (32.8ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom €170 (€170) 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Écoute La Vie
La Grange aux Prêtres
Lunay
Loir-et-Cher
France
41360
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (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).
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- 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?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Écoute La Vie? From $160.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.