THE RESORT : This splendid resort is located in the heart of the Loire Valley. The Loire Valley, famous for its favorable climate, was for centuries the residence of the French kings. This part of France is known for its rich gastronomy and wine, its exquisite castles of the Loire Valley, its well preserved medieval towns like Chinon or Saumur. Domaine Saint Hilaire is situated in an immense park around a 18 holes golf course. This resort with the total surface of 120 ha, is a unique place, full of history, composed of individual stone villas dating from the 19th century. These villas reflect the typical architectural style of the Loire Valley. Charming, authentic and serene are the words which describe the best the atmosphere at the resort. Ideal for holidays for couples, families, or between friends, you will be able to appreciate the serene and peaceful environment. The Domaine Saint Hilaire is composed of a Hotel (52 newly restored rooms), 22 apartments, a fine-dining restaurant, a 18 holes Golf course with putting practice, a bar & club house, outside swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing pond , pedestrian park, bowling pitch, mini golf, and ground multisport (tennis , football…) LE GOLF : The golf course was designed by a famous architect, Hubert Chesneau, in 1985. This golf course is perfectly incorporated in the surrounding countryside between ponds of water, woods and brooks. Stations of practice: 10 covered stations 30 external stations Improvement and introductory courses all the year, accessible on all levels. THE ACTIVITES: Golf course 18 holes, putting green, a covered practice, a compact 6 holes golf course for beginners Restaurant The club house with terrace open all day long. Outside pool Miniature golf Tennis courts, bowling pitch Fishing pond, bike rental, hiking tours Play ground for children The sites to visit: The prestigieux châteaux of the Loire Valley Abbey of FONTEVRAUD (2 km) classified with the world heritage of UNESCO POITIERS and its FUTUROSCOPE (60 km) Saumur ans it’s famous cadre noir Wine trails of Saumur, Chinon, or Bourgueil for wine tasting The underground Castle of Brézé (12 km) SAUMUR and its Cadre Noir (20 km), Royal fortress of Chinon (17km), Troglodyte village of Montsoreau (15 km) The wine trail of the Loire: Saumur, Saumur-Champigny, Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-of-Bourgueil Medieval fortress of Montreuil-Bellay (18 km), Others amusements/nature parks: Puy du Fou (1H15) / Historical amusement park Vallée des singes (1H15)/ Monkey’s reserve L'Île aux serpents (1H44) /Snake’s reserve Les Géants du ciel /Eagles La Planète aux crocodiles à Civaux. (1H06) / Crocodiles reserve Business hours of reception: On business days: from 08:30 to 08:30 On the weekend: from 08:30 to 20:00 .