After more than a year of renovation work, we are now fully ready to welcome guests. We have worked incredibly hard: the swimming pool is finished and the garden has been tidied up. In the château, all the windows and almost all the external doors have been replaced, so almost everything is now double-glazed. The walls and ceilings on the ground floor have been restored and painted, the paneling has been restored, and the utilities have been updated. The guest rooms have been refreshed and the bathrooms have been improved. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and are enjoying the new season, which has begun and during which we can now truly welcome our guests!
Reservations for 2026 are already coming in very well and in 2026, we will also be part of an “8-day individual trip to "The Royal Loire", available on the Natuurlijk Reizen website and in the magazine "En Route"

Discover the beauty of the Loire from our château

La Commanderie is a 19th-century château situated on the hills of Brizay, overlooking the Vienne Valley and the town of L’Île-Bouchard. It was built in 1806 on the foundations of the Knights Templar’s Commandery, a site steeped in history. 
La Commanderie is a 19th-century château situated on the hills of Brizay, overlooking the Vienne Valley and the town of L’Île-Bouchard. It was built in 1806 on the foundations of the Knights Templar’s Commandery, a site steeped in history. This charming and peacefully situated bed-and-breakfast is an ideal base for exploring the Loire region with its magnificent castles (Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Villandry, Cheverny, and many others). The centuries-old towns (Chinon, Azay-le-Rideau, Richelieu) are also well worth a visit. In addition, there is the tranquility of well-preserved nature. In the nearby city of Tours (City of Art and History), you can endlessly enjoy the medieval streets with half-timbered houses, beautiful shops, restaurants, museums, and outdoor cafes—too many to list. The immediate surroundings of La Commanderie offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. The chateau is located near the Chinon wine route; you can even go wine tasting at a vineyard within walking distance. The chateau has 5 double rooms. The guest rooms are comfortable and stylishly decorated, with a fantastic view of the valley, the estate, and the vineyards. All rooms have a private bathroom. There is a large communal living and dining room where guests can gather, with plenty of space for a good conversation, a good book, or a fun game, all while enjoying a glass of fine wine. There is also a beautiful space available for various group activities such as seminars, workshops, yoga, etc. For horse lovers, there is a large pasture where your horse can graze. This charming and peacefully situated bed-and-breakfast is an ideal base for exploring the Loire region with its magnificent castles (Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Villandry, Cheverny, and many others). The historic towns (Chinon, Azay-le-Rideau, Richelieu) are also well worth a visit. In addition, there is the tranquility of well-preserved nature. In the nearby city of Tours (City of Art and History), you can endlessly enjoy the medieval streets with half-timbered houses, beautiful shops, restaurants, museums, and outdoor cafes—too many to list. The immediate surroundings of La Commanderie offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. The Château is located near the Chinon wine route; you can even go wine tasting at a vineyard within walking distance.
The chateau has 5 double rooms. The guest rooms are comfortable and stylishly decorated, offering fantastic views of the valley, the estate, and the vineyards. All rooms have a private bathroom. There is a large communal living and dining room where guests can gather, with plenty of space for good conversation, a good book, or a fun game, all while enjoying a glass of fine wine. There is also a beautiful space available for various group activities such as seminars, workshops, yoga, etc. For horse lovers, there is a large pasture where your horse can graze.
You can stay for 100 euros per room per night and enjoy a delicious breakfast for 12 euros per person. You can also opt for the table d’hôtes: a delicious 3-course meal with a glass of wine for 30 euros. Chateau la Commanderie is an adults-only property and pets are not allowed. The standard minimum stay is 2 nights. For a 1-night stay, a surcharge of 20 euros applies to cover cleaning and laundry costs.
You are most welcome, and we’ll greet you with a welcome drink and snack!

Would you like to stay overnight at the Commanderie? If so, please fill out the contact form; Please submit your request, and we will respond to you personally as soon as possible.

You can call at: +33745513315

Discover the beauty of the Loire

In the surrounding area, you can go hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.
Trips to the grand châteaux of the Loire Valley are, of course, a must!
Chenonceau, Azay le Rideau, Villandry, Cheverny.

You can go wine tasting within walking distance in Brizay, as well as in Chinon, Saint-Nicolas, Vouvray, and Montlouis. 

The nearby ZooParc de Bauval is a fantastic zoo. There are more than 3,000 animals to see here across 44 hectares. It is the fourth most beautiful zoo in the world.

Gerard
Hoekstein

Owner Chateau

A stay at La Commanderie is unforgettable, thanks in part to our hospitality and the beautiful setting.
From the Commanderie, you can hike, bike, or walk to the Vienne River, where you can swim and go canoeing. Enjoy a peaceful stay, yet close to shops and restaurants.

Dutch charme in the Loire

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Rustic charm surrounded by vineyards

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