Introducing Château de Curzay, Hotel Esencia’s new outpost in the heart of the French Poitou region, Château de Curzay, a glorious 18th century architectural gem once known as the ‘Petit Versailles’. The charming castle is set on a 350 acre estate, in Curzay sur Vonne, surrounded by a deep, thick forest, and the river Vonne running through it. After a 4-year renovation, Château de Curzay is ready to re-open its doors, and welcome discerning travelers who like to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy French countryside living; an ideal place for friends and families to gather together. Less than 90 minutes south of Paris on the TGV, the lovingly and artfully designed interiors and landscape were reimagined with a nod to the castle’s majestic past, to include the utmost comforts of modern life, creating a private, tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere. The estate has been the residence of different aristocratic families throughout history, from the medieval buildings constructed...