To the south of Nevers, in the depths of the valley, stands the ancient castle of Sallay. This Renaissance building is not large but fascinating to anyone interested in history or art, and a great example of early 16th century architecture. Its elegant tower, neatly modelled cornice, and a pitched roof with stone gables attract particular attention. To the right of the building’s front elevation, you’ll find a chapel. Built in 1508, its massive-ribbed arch is crowned by a decorative capstone bearing a Christogram.
Historically, the original Сhâteau Le Sallay was granted to feudal lords who answered directly to the king. The names of its first owners are lost in the depths of centuries. The first written references appears at the beginning of the 15th century. At that time, the castle belonged to the Count Pierre de la Motte and his wife Jeanne de Thale. In late 15th century, it passed to the Le Tort family. Later, the castle changed hands due to inheritance and sale.

In 2017, the castle was acquired by the writer Sergey Kuznetsov and his wife Ekaterina Kadieva, a psychologist. Sergey and Ekaterina follow the spirit as well as the letter of the law on the restoration and preservation of historic buildings of France. In maintaining the château and running the household, they use sustainable materials and environmentally friendly products wherever possible. For decoration purposes, they spend weekends at antiques markets in Burgundy and Paris, to source authenticity in every little detail. What they seek to create in and around the château is not only comfort and beauty, but also an atmosphere of hedonism. Located deep in the countryside, away from the noise of cities and large roads, Le Sallay is set in an old park occupying 4 hectares. The castle contains a large living room with a fireplace; sun loungers and hammocks are dotted around the garden. Le Sallay is the perfect place for a secluded vacation, be it for a couple, a family or a group of friends.