Saché
Indre-et-Loire
The Manoir de Bécheron is a private home which welcomes a few paying
guests. It is a rambling 15th-16th Century house situated in the peaceful
valley of the Indre in the heart of the Chateaux de la Loire region. The
furniture is authentic Renaissance and 18th Century. The Manoir has an
air of Old World charm with modern comfort. The cuisine is French, meals
are 'en famille', except for breakfast, which is served in your room or,
if you choose, in the gardens.
You are one of us when we go visiting our French and American
neighbors. Among them are such famous artists as Alexander Calder, Max
Ernst and A. Ozenfant.
Bécheron is 25 kilometers from Tours, which can be reached by rail
from Paris in about two and half hours. Of course we meet you at the
station.
The rate in high-season (June 15-August 31) is $15 a day or $100
a week per person all inclusive (room, bath, 3 meals, wines, liqueurs,
coffee and service). This includes the local excursions around Bécheron
such as Saché, Azay-le-Rideau, Tours, Langeais. The Saché Museum now
houses a permanent exhibit of the sculpture of my father, Jo Davidson.
The off-season rate (March 1-June 14; Sept. 1-October 31) is $10 a day
or $65 a week per person. Contrary to the usual continental practice
there are no extra charges at Bécheron.
My French wife and I have two children, Eva age 12 and Laurent who
is 5; we can and do care for children, and you will find they are never
underfoot. If you should want a place where you can safely leave yours
while touring Europe, Bécheron is the place you are looking for. Our
children were born in the United States and speak French and English as
of course we do.
A week in Bécheron is over before you realize it! You won't want to
miss the thrilling sight of the illuminated chateaux; they alone are
worth the trip. The 'Sleeping Beauty' castle of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau,
famous Chenonceau and Chambord are but a few of the fabulous palaces
which surround us.
During one of your outings we will picnic in the Forêt de Loches near
a circular 12th Century chapel, or on the banks of the Loire across from
Mme. de Pompadour's palace at Ménars. We will also take you to one of the
outstanding restaurants of Tours on a picturesque medieval square.
We are looking forward with pleasure to meeting you, with or without
your children. We'll be glad to answer any descific question you may have.
Write to us.
Cordially yours,
Jacques Davidson
Jacques Davidson