E: 18/09 Win a Stay in a 4* Troglodyte Hotel in the Loire Valley (gleam)

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Experience the extraordinary at 4-star hotel-restaurant Les Hautes Roches near Tours in the heart of the Loire Valley. This unique 18th-century hotel is tucked into the tufa cliffs, giving guests the chance to stay in one of its exquisite troglodyte bedrooms carved into the rock. Cosy in winter and beautifully cool in summer, it's an experience not to be missed. 

Located in Rochecorbon, the Hautes Roches estate rises majestically above the Loire. Enjoy a stroll through its pretty gardens or unwind at the heated outdoor swimming pool. After a busy day taking in the sights, guests can dine at the hotel's gourmet restaurant or bistro, both headed by award-winning chef Hervé Lussault (pictured), who champions fresh, seasonal produce in a celebration of French gastronomy. 

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley is famous for its beautiful and historic châteaux-Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord and Blois, to name but a few. This is the perfect location for oenophiles too. Take a walk through the Vouvray vineyards, explore the cellars, usually carved into the tufa cliffs, and, of course, sample some of the best wines in the region. Nature lovers will enjoy hiking along the banks of the Loire, while sporty types will love canoeing, Or perhaps you would prefer to soak up the magnificent scenery on a cruise along the famous river. And of course, Tours itself, just 15 minutes from the hotel, is worth a visit for its impressive cathedral and half-timbered buildings. 

The prize is an overnight stay with breakfast for two people and includes return transfer between Tours Station and the hotel, and either lunch or dinner at the hotel's bistro with a drinks package. And as if that's not enough, you will also receive a free cellar visit and tickets to the Château du Clos Lucé, which was once home to Leonardo da Vinci. Les Hautes Rochesis open all year round, and the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday. The train from Paris Montparnasse to Tours takes 1h15m. www.leshautesroches.com/fr