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Formidable !!
Adria Duckett – U.K – Summer 2007
The Coplans – UK
Daphne and Richard Tyrrell – Ireland – Summer 2007
More importantly, we thank you for your warm welcome, interesting conversation and sharing information of area sights. We were so impressed with your country and the French people and plan to visit France again. Perhaps our path will cross at some time in the future. Bonnie and Eugene Morro – USA – Summer 2007
We enjoyed our stay here enormously Jim Mc Cloud – USA – Summer 2007
Very grateful for your helpful guidance –in English ! – Super candlelit dinners ! Dr Gordon Robertson – UK – Summer 2007
A great hostess Greg and Elaine Klamus – Australie – Summer 2007
Mr et Mme Renaers-Dublancq – Belgique – Eté 2007 Richard and Daphné Tyrrell – Ireland – Summer 2007
Fantastic ! Thank you ! Dr Andrew Lyon – UK – Summer 2007
Noel and Mary Finn – Ireland – Summer 2007
A charming facility and even more charming hostess ! Novak family – UK – Summer 2007
Dear Martine Safely back in the UK after our two week holiday in France We would like to thank you for letting us share your beautiful home and for providing such a delicious meal – a very entertaining evening ! May see you again next year when we come over to top up our supply of Chateau de Ligre wine. George and Jenny Will – UK - August 2006  Bonjour Martine We are finally home in Sydney. Thank you for having us to stay at your beautiful home. We really had a lovely relaxing time, exploring your little piece of paradise in the Loire Valley We also enjoyed meeting your friends and joining you all for that delicious dinner. Our final two days in Paris were lovely and we explored the lovely shops and streets you directed us to. I hope you and Guy are well and we will send you the photos we took of you and I in your garden Thank you again for such a lovely, comfortable stay. Our friends who are travelling in May next year will be contacting you soon to make reservations Our love and best wishes to you Martine From Emily and I Jenny Williams – Sydney – Australia – October 2006
Dear Martine, Thank you so much for the stay. We had a lovely time and so enjoyed meeting you ! Your friends in Dallas Lindsey, Blake, Cragh and Robbie Fusch – Dallas – USA – July 2006
Martine is an exceptional hostess which we could tell even from the first phone call The accommodation is excellent, beautifully furnished with attention to detail. Our candlelit dinner was a memorable and happy occasion – delicious food. We will certainly return and recommend Le Clos de Ligré to our friends Will Heesom – UK – September 2006
Maison très agréable et bonne humeur garantie Madame Mores – Agay - France – Septembre 2006
Une hôtesse charmante et attentionnée. Une cuisinière parfaite Madame Leclerc – Issy les Moulineaux - France – Septembre 2006
Martine is a wonderful hostess and we had an excellent stay ! Merci Nick Webster – London – UK – septembre 2006
All truly excellent. Thank you !! Mr Rees – Watford – UK – August 2006
She is very knowledgeable about the area. Nothing is too much trouble Thank you !! Mr and Mrs Harrington - Wilmslow – UK – August 2006
Very charming hostess and delightful surroundings. Very relaxing. Many thanks Geraldine Franklin Pierce – London – UK – August 2006
Nous sommes absolument ravis de notre séjour chez vous, Martine. Le souvenir de votre accueil et des dîners passés en votre compagnie nous resteront longtemps en mémoire Encore merci Mathieu Lemaire – Paris – Juin 2006
Une très belle propriété, au cœur d’une magnifique région, où il fait bon vivre . Un grand merci à Martine pour son chaleureux accueil Famille Haberkorn – Bruxelles – Août 2006
A wonderful stay with lots of helpful information Tony and Clare Watson – Lutterworth – UK – August 2006
Martine was a great tour guide. She could not have been more helpful. The place is beautiful the hostess is so friendly. We especially like the dinners with all the guests. A wonderful stay !! James and Denise Schneider – San Antonio – Texas – USA – August 2006
A most peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable place to stay ! Julie Christie – Glasgow – Scotland – July 2006
Cadre très sympathique et l’accueil est parfait ! Madame Marchand – Paris – France – Juillet 2006
Lovely setting, wonderful welcome and accommodation Tim and Helen Radely – Upton by Chester – UK – July 2006
A wonderful welcome, in a relaxing place to stay A really god find ! Tim Perkins – Farnham – UK – June 2006
Une adresse à retenir pour un prochain voyage. Merci Martine Mr Gratani – Genève – Suisse – Juillet 2006
Martine nous a accueilli très chaleureusement, toujours à l’écoute. Elle nous a indiqué nombre d’endroits à visiter. Ses repas étaient excellents. Alexandra Dias – Paris – Juin 2006 Hello Martine, Here is a mail about the rest of our trip after we left your wonderful home in Ligré. We really enjoyed our stay with you and meeting you and Guy. Take car, and thanks for your kind hospitality. Nate Goldshlag – USA – Novembre 2006
Bonjour Martine, Un grand MERCI pour votre accueil et ce merveilleux week-end que nous avons passé dans votre région. Vous avez une très belle demeure et je pense y revenir pendant des saisons un peu plus chaude pour profiter de votre piscine Portez vous bien et bon courage pour l’année à venir Cordialement F.Gouhier – Paris – Bennett Voyages - Novembre 2006 Chère martine, Nous voudrions te remercier de notre séjour si agréable chez toi, comme celui de l’année dernière. On t’enverra un de nos bateaux pour te rappeler de tes amis de la Nouvelle Angleterre. Le Clos de Ligré sera toujours un beau souvenir pour nous. Meilleurs vœux pour un voyage magnifique au Pérou ! Amitiés Amy, Carol, Jeanine and Gary – Stomington – Nouvelle Angleterre - USA – Mars 2006 Martine Thank you so much for your hospitality during our recent stay at your house. I hope we can visit again soon. Good luck !! Tom and Louise Harris – UK – Octobre 2005 My dear Martine, I just wanted to write and thank you for a wonderful 3 days at your beautiful home. You really made us feel extremely welcome The accommodation was superb and the location perfect for discovering the Loire. Amy is missing your doggy Didi already and has promised to post you her painting when it is finished We had a truly relaxing, enjoyable time in the Loire and look forward to returning again soon. Thanks again Martine. Hope to meet you again soon. Regards Paula, Stephen and Amy Borowiak – UK – Août 2005 Madame, Grâce à vous et à votre accueil, prévenant, discret et attentif, notre week-end "Parents - Enfants" fut très agréable... Nous espérons revenir vous voir car il nous reste beaucoup de belles choses à découvrir. Bonne continuation et à bientôt. Stéphane Lafond et Yves Mero - Blanquefort - Août 2005 Dear Martine, Having just returned from our holiday, I wanted to thank you very much for the lovely stay we had in your “home”. We enjoyed every minute of it. The accommodation, the food and the wine were all wonderful and we certainly will recommend the place to our friends and I am sure we will be back too !! All the best Many regards Madelon Boom – UK and Netherlands – juillet 2005 Dear Martine, We wanted to send our thanks for being so hospitable when we stayed at “Le Clos de Ligré” on 2nd and 13th August. The surrounding area looks beautiful and we can’t believe how quiet and relaxing our time at your home was. It’s just a shame we only stayed 2 nights. Tracy has decided to try and make the courgettes soup that you made for us !! May be we will see you again one summer. With best wishes Paul and Tracy Brennan – UK – juillet 2005 Hello Martine, Here we are back at work ! We had such a good time with you. I bet you have not had any more crazy English cyclists !! It was nice to make a friend staying with you. We must try that melon soup again. Hope to go back soon. Jon Waters – UK – juillet 2005 Bon Jour, We wanted to thank you again for all the help and fine hospitality you gave Mary Sr, Mary Jr and me during your recent stay. The rooms and surroundings were great, our bike ride wonderful and your dinner and breakfasts fantastic. Your help in securing transportation and hotel connections for us –as well as finding Tour de France routes- saved the day. Without it, we would probably still be looking for the train station in Tours. Rest assured we will heartily recommend you house to the many people we’ll be telling about our trip to France Best regards Philip Hager – USA – juillet 2005 Many thanks for a wonderful few days of good company and great food. Could not have wished for better. Love Sue Rowberry – UK – juillet 2005 Bonjour Martine, We would like to thank you enormously for the splendid time we all enjoyed with you on Friday evening. What a truly beautiful and serene home you have created. It was just the perfect place to spend our last night in France, a very special evening. We wish you continued success and hope we can return very soon. You are the perfect hostess ! With love and best wishes Simon and Julie Dalziel - UK Ross and Lizzie Tooley – Australia – juin 2005 Hi Martine, Thank you so much for all your kindness. We have had a wonderful holiday and very much appreciated all your help We are enjoying Paris and are going home to-morrow With love Christine and Jonathan Gregg – USA – juin 2005 Dear Martine A rather late but warm thank for our stay in Ligré. Thanks also for your help for your direction to Tours airport. We found it quite easily with your good directions. We also greatly enjoyed the Abbey of Fontevraud that you suggested we should visit. We spent a marvellous time with you. Kind regards Eleanor Ringer – UK – juin 2005 Chère Martine Excuse moi pour ma réponse si retardée ! On a passé un temps magnifique à Paris et tous les élèves s’étaient si bien amusé. Je suis très contente d’être rentrée dans ma maison avec mes propres enfants ! Mes plus beaux souvenirs de notre voyage sont de la Touraine et de notre séjour chez vous à la campagne. Je pense à votre jolie maison chaque soir quand je prends un verre de vin, le vôtre « Martine et Guy » bien sûr. Merci Martine pour votre accueil si chaleureux. Ham fait des projets pour y revenir en juin Amitiés Amy Hallberg – Stomington – Nouvelle Angleterre – USA – avril 2005 Chère Madame Merci beaucoup d’avoir bien voulu nous recevoir dans votre belle maison Voici mes opinions des vins de Chinon que nous avons acheté et/ou dégusté Nous étions très impressionnés par la qualité des vins de Chinon, et il nous faut une autre visite, probablement pendant l’année prochaine) pour bien déguster les vins de la rive gauche et aussi de la rive droite ! Je vous remercie encore une fois pour un bref mais très agréable séjour au Clos de Livré Sincèrement Derek Stark – England – mars 2005 Bonjour Martine, Ce week-end était un vrai bonheur. Merci pour ce délicieux accueil dans votre " lovely castle " A bientôt Claude Ostrowesky - Paris - 20 septembre 2004 Chère hôtesse, Grand merci de votre accueil et de vos bons soins pour vos " clients ". …. Si le déplacement à Luxembourg vous enchante, profitez-en pour venir nous rendre visite. Ce sera un réel plaisir de vous revoir. G. Flament - Luxembourg - 1er juin 2000 Martine, Thank you very much for the warm welcome. We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful chateau. The dinner Friday night was so great ! Merci beaucoup Brad and Cherie - New York - 3 Juillet 2001 Chère Madame, Nous avons été si bien accueillis chez vous, dans votre maison d'hôtes, que nous nous sommes sentis comme chez des amis, et c'est comme à des amis que j'envoie cette lettre pour vous remercier. C'était ravissant, le dîner dans le jardin était des plus agréables, et vous avez eu la gentillesse de m'accepter avec quatre jeunes enfants, qui d'ailleurs, ont beaucoup apprécié cette halte et me parlent encore beaucoup de votre petite chienne Didi ! Nous repasserons à l'occasion et je parlerai de vous autour de moi Bien sincèrement Dorothée Panel - Paris - mai 2002 Dear Martine, Merci beaucoup for your kindness to us. Your house, c'est très joli, and your hospitality made us feel at home. The dinner was fabulous and your friendship a gift. Thank you for all ! Come and visit us in Vancouver, some day ! Your friends Kathy, Michael, Ryan, Bernard, Noelle and Lilli Troyer - Vancouver - septembre 2000 Martine, The Troyer's family called me and she mentioned that you won the prize as the " Best Guest House owner" on there entire trip to England, Ireland and France. Not bad, my dear ! NancyHelen Fisher - Vancouver - octobre 2000 Dear Martine, As we prepare to leave Paris after a wonderful 5 days, we remember fondly our visit with you (the children especially remember their visit with your pool !). Thank you for the beauty of your home and region, and your warm hospitality. You made us feel at home. Best of luck with your new life : Hope we are able to see you again. Best David, Nancy Hallie and Tessa - juillet 1999 Madame Descamps, Juste un mot pour vous dire que nous avons reçu un courrier d'un lecteur de notre guide ALASTAIR SAWDAYS : SPECIAL PLACES TO STAY , pour nous dire combien il était content de votre maison, de votre hospitalité, de vos repas - bref, que votre accueil est exceptionnel. Bonne année et bonne saison ! cordialement. Emma Carey - Editor - Bristol - janvier 2002 Dear Martine, We have had a wonderful time in France, and we are returning to Australia tomorrow. Although we stayed in some lovely places, our stay with you remains at the top of the list and we look forward to returning. Thank you for your hospitality and your help. Have a happy and prosperous new year. Warm regards Roger and Ingrid - Sydney - janvier 2005 Dear Martine, We enjoyed France very much. I will always remember the kindness you gave to us when staying in Chinon. It made me fell at home. You have a wonderful house and property. I hope I can come back and visit some day. If I knew how lovely the Loire Valley was, I would have planned more days there with you. Again, I appreciate your kindness and hope you the best with your "Bed and Breakfast". Stay in touch Shari Ost - USA - avril 2002 Hello Martine, We arrived home safely last night from our long but uneventful journey. All of us really enjoyed our trip to France and especially our time spent at "Le Clos de Ligré". We will look you up when we next travel to the Loire region. If you should make a trip to the Washington D.C area in the future, please let us know as we would be delighted to see you again. Thanks again for your hospitality. Regards Yvonne Kisiel - Washington D.C - mars 2002 Chers Martine et Guy, Dear Martine,
Merci beaucoup de votre hospitalité
! Le petit-déjeuner était parfait, et le dîner
également ! Martine, Martine, Martine, Dear Martine, Madame, Monsieur, Je tenais à vous
remercier pour votre accueil si chaleureux et toutes les dispositions
que vous avez prises pour nous. Nous avons passé un excellent
moment dans votre maison si agréable. Merci pour tout Dear Martine, Martine, |
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