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Trôo and the Talking Well
approx. 300 m
A troglodyte village perched above the Loir, awarded the Petite Cité de Caractère label in 2021. The Talking Well, known for its echo, has been a historic monument since 1935.
Château de la Voûte: stay in a château in the troglodyte village of Trôo
The Château de la Voûte stands in Trôo, in Loir-et-Cher, a troglodyte village overlooking the Loir valley. According to the Expedia listing, it is rented like a large holiday home, aimed at families: heated indoor pool, sauna, gym and garden. Wikipedia already mentions a Château de la Voûte at Trôo in the 16th century.
At a glance
- Location
- Trôo, Loir-et-Cher department (Centre-Val de Loire), about 20 km from Vendôme and 6 km from Montoire-sur-le-Loir
- Accommodation
- Château offered as a holiday rental by a private host; the listing mentions 8.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen and private pools
- Highlights
- Heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, gym, tennis, games room, garden with barbecue, free Wi-Fi, EV charging, lift
- Guest rating
- 8.8/10 from 66 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs allowed (maximum two) · no breakfast mentioned in the listing, kitchen available · designated smoking areas
Staying at the Château de la Voûte: a château to rent in Trôo
To stay at the Château de la Voûte is to have a whole house rather than a single hotel room. The Expedia listing presents it as a château for families, let by a private host, with 8.5 bathrooms, a separate dining area and a full kitchen: dishwasher, oven, hob, fridge, microwave, kettle and cookware. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Comfort is that of a large holiday home: central heating, air conditioning, tumble dryer, iron, cable or satellite TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi in the rooms, advertised at more than 500 Mbit/s. Bathrooms come with a bath or shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. A concierge service and a laundry complete the picture.
For leisure the listing names a heated indoor pool, a sauna, a whirlpool, a gym, a tennis court, table football, table tennis and a games room. The garden has a barbecue and outdoor furniture, and there is a charging point for electric vehicles.
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The history of the Château de la Voûte and Trôo
- c. 1050 – Geoffrey Martel, then administering the County of Maine, has Trôo surrounded by walls and founds the collegiate church of Saint-Martin inside them.
- 1124 – Fulk founds the priory of Notre-Dame des Marchais, entrusted to twelve monks from Marmoutier.
- c. 1188 – Philip Augustus, operating from the castle of Montoire, takes Trôo, then held by the Plantagenets.
- c. 1270 – Trôo is attached to the County of Vendôme through an exchange with the Count of Anjou.
- 16th century – According to Wikipedia, Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme, and Jeanne d’Albret spend a few days at the Château de la Voûte in Trôo.
- 1590 – Trôo submits to Henry IV, who has its walls and fortress dismantled.
- 1851 – Paul-Julien de Jouffrey, a politician born in Trôo, dies at the Château de la Voûte, according to Wikipedia.
- 2021 – Trôo is awarded the Petite Cité de Caractère label.
Trôo is a former troglodyte town built on a tuffeau hillside, 60 metres above the Loir. A network of underground galleries made it a first-rate stronghold of the County of Maine in the 12th century, then a Plantagenet domain. In the Middle Ages it was also an important religious centre, seat of a deanery of 45 parishes.
The sources consulted do not describe the architecture of the Château de la Voûte itself; they merely mention it twice in the history of the commune. The village still has the collegiate church of Saint-Martin (classified in 1862), the Talking Well (a historic monument since 1935), fortifications classified in 2008 and the Sainte-Catherine leper hospital.
Facilities and services at the Château de la Voûte
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary depending on the accommodation booked.
Relaxation & sport
- Heated indoor pool
- Sauna and whirlpool
- Gym
- Tennis
- Table football and table tennis
- Games room, books and board games
Kitchen & dining
- Full kitchen with oven and hob
- Dishwasher, fridge and microwave
- Blender, toaster and kettle
- Ice maker
- Separate dining area
- Crockery and cookware
Rooms & comfort
- Free Wi-Fi in the rooms
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Bathrooms with bath or shower, bidet
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Cable or satellite TV, DVD player
- Tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
Grounds & services
- Garden, barbecue and outdoor furniture
- On-site parking with garage
- Charging point for electric vehicles
- Lift
- Wheelchair-accessible pool, parking and route
- Concierge and laundry
Where the Château de la Voûte is: Trôo, in the Loir valley
The château is in Trôo, in the north-west of Loir-et-Cher, at the gateway to the Perche, about 20 km as the crow flies from Vendôme and 6 km from Montoire-sur-le-Loir. Blois, Tours and Le Mans are roughly equidistant from the village. Trôo itself is a destination for a stroll: the collegiate church is 200 m away and the Talking Well sits in the heart of the troglodyte town.
A few minutes by car, the ruined castles of Montoire and Lavardin recall the struggles between the Plantagenets and the kings of France. The La Fosse arboretum, one of the oldest in France, spreads over a neighbouring hillside at Fontaine-les-Coteaux. Vendôme and its Trinity Abbey make a fine day out; Tours is about 43 km away.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de la Voûte)
| Collegiate church of Saint-Martin, Trôo | approx. 200 m |
| Trôo (troglodyte village) | approx. 300 m |
| Arboretum de la Fosse | approx. 4 km |
| Château de Montoire-sur-le-Loir | approx. 5.5 km |
| Château de Lavardin | approx. 7.5 km |
| Vendôme | approx. 20 km |
| Trinity Abbey, Vendôme | approx. 21 km |
| Tours | approx. 43 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the point given in the Expedia listing; they may differ by a few hundred metres.
Things to see around the Château de la Voûte
Arboretum de la Fosse
approx. 4 km
A 25-hectare botanical park at Fontaine-les-Coteaux, one of the oldest arboretums in France and a listed historic monument. It holds a Lebanon cedar planted in 1810 and many rare trees.
Château de Montoire-sur-le-Loir
approx. 5.5 km
Ruins of a listed medieval castle whose stone keep dates from around 1080. In 1188 Philip Augustus used it as his base for the attack on Trôo.
Château de Lavardin
approx. 7.5 km
An 11th-century fortress, the main stronghold of the Counts of Vendôme from the late 12th century. Dismantled in 1591 on Henry IV's orders, it stands in ruins above the Loir.
Vendôme
approx. 20 km
A sub-prefecture of Loir-et-Cher and former capital of the county, later duchy, of Vendôme. The Loir divides into several channels here, and the town has many historic monuments.
Trinity Abbey, Vendôme
approx. 21 km
A former Benedictine abbey founded around 1033 by Geoffrey Martel. Its Flamboyant Gothic façade is a masterpiece, and its 12th-century bell tower recalls the one at Chartres.
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Who is the Château de la Voûte for?
Families
The listing is aimed at families: a heated indoor pool, games room, table football, tennis and a garden keep everyone busy without leaving the grounds.
Groups of friends
With 8.5 bathrooms, a big kitchen and a separate dining area, the château suits stays for several people, on holiday or for a celebration.
Heritage lovers
Trôo, with its caves, collegiate church and well, then the fortresses of Montoire and Lavardin and the abbey in Vendôme make a fine medieval itinerary.
Relaxing breaks
Sauna, whirlpool, indoor pool and gym: plenty to recharge in any season, in the calm of a Loir valley village.
Good to know before booking the Château de la Voûte
- Check-in is from 2 pm; check-out is at 11 am.
- Dogs are allowed, up to two in total.
- The château is let by a private host: for any specific request, use the contact details in the booking confirmation.
- A lift is listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, pool and route; for special accessibility needs, contact the property directly.
- Designated smoking areas exist; the fully equipped kitchen lets you prepare your own meals.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de la Voûte in Trôo?
Yes. The Château de la Voûte is offered for rent on Expedia as a holiday accommodation run by a private host, with a full kitchen and 8.5 bathrooms.
Does the Château de la Voûte have a swimming pool?
Yes, the listing mentions a heated indoor pool, as well as private pools, a sauna and a whirlpool.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. According to Expedia, dogs are allowed, up to two in total.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
What is there to see near the Château de la Voûte?
The troglodyte village of Trôo is on the doorstep, the La Fosse arboretum is 4 km away, the castles of Montoire (5.5 km) and Lavardin (7.7 km) a few minutes by car, and Vendôme about twenty kilometres.
Is there parking on site?
Yes, the listing mentions parking on the property, with a garage, an electric-vehicle charging point and a disabled parking space.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de la Voûte listing on Expedia.
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