Bienvenus! La Cave Yuccas is an exceptional vacation rental in the Loire Valley, France. Located in the troglodyte village of Trôo, the property features a unique cave house and heritage museum with a beautifully restored cottage above the cave. Perched high up on the hillside with full southern exposure, the Cave Yuccas property offers stunning views over the village, river and valley.
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Here’s what others say who have stayed there:
My wife and I had the most wonderful time at La Cave Yuccas. Unfortunately we were only there for three nights – we wish we could’ve stayed longer!
The cottage is very comfortable. Downstairs, the bathroom was wonderful and we also really enjoyed the fireplace in the bedroom (we were there in March so it was still quite chilly). Upstairs, the kitchen was well equipped and the lounge was the perfect place to relax. The favourite place of the house, however, is at the outside table overlooking the valley – perfect for your morning coffee, lunch or afternoon glass (bottle) of wine!
There is plenty to do in the area – with only three days, we couldn’t fit everything in, but we enjoyed exploring the village and visiting some of the chateaus. There are plenty of restaurants in the area and the supermarkets are well stocked.
Needless to say, having a car is essential to making the most of your time there.
I’ve just returned after 5 days at La Cave Yuccas. We were a total of 3- my fiance, brother and myself. There was plenty of space for us all. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom is very spacious. My brother, a professionally trained Culinary Institute of America (CIA) chef, loved cooking in Kate’s kitchen with the windows wide open. It was an extra bonus for him to cut fresh herbs for our meals from Kate’s garden.
The smell of lavender is everywhere when you sit in the garden having your dinner and a glass of wine. What an extraordinary view! It is such a peaceful hideaway.
A couple of bonuses: the speedy internet access and La Tour de France race which passed right by the little village of Troo. Additionally the visit of the cave museum and Alain’s crepes were great as were the refreshing and cool nights spent in our cave house.
For anyone who is looking for a slower pace while on vacation in the middle of a beautiful region of France, you can’t go wrong with La Cave Yuccas!
“Luxury Cave Accomodations in a Throw-Back Village”
Our stay at the Yucca Caves was amazing. The cave itself was renovated and it is hard to believe that 2 to 3 of your walls are part of the earth. The main living area had amazing light and modern facilities complete with tile, hard wood floors, and warm furnishings. The main room opened up to a garden and sitting area overlooking the town. It was beautiful. Peaceful. Relaxing. You were by no means roughing it at the Yucca Cave. There was wireless internet as well (score!!). The village itself was so cool. That’s the throw-back part of the review. You had to time things well, as the bakery was open from 930 to noon. It was great just walking around the town. We met a guy who was living in a horse-drawn carriage – a true cowboy. I’d say my favorite part of trip was visiting the Wine Cave. The owner offered wine tastings from 2-7 every day. We stopped by the wine cave both nights that we stayed. It was great fun chit-chatting with the wine guy and tasting generous pours of wine. The Yucca Caves was a great stop. On a trip that included wine country, a marathon, La Rochelle, and Paris… I can easily say that the Yucca Caves was my favorite part of the trip. It is a hidden gem.
If you’re looking for a peaceful, beautiful and relaxing holiday, go to the village of Trôo in the Loire Valley. The Cave Yuccas offers you the perfect point of departure to all nearby attractions and is a fantastic place to stay. The house is in good condition, matches the description and everything is done to make you feel at home. The owner and the care taker were very helpful with information about local sights, shopping and activities. There is the most amazing view over the valley and the morning sun rises are spectacular. Travel lightly as it is a bit of an exercise to walk down to the house with your luggage. Make sure you arrive before dark! All in all a wonderful experience – highly recommendable.
I recently stayed in this property for only 3 nights but wished I had booked longer as I absolutely loved it.
The views were even better than the photos show and it’s perfect for a quiet retreat due to the lack of roads nearby. The house itself was cosy, welcoming and clean.
The property manager (next door) was very helpful but not at all obtrusive and made every effort to overcome my lack of French vocabulary, he even brought us a dish of home grown vegetables which were very, very tasty! The village was small but it still took us a whole day to explore all the hidden pathways and cave houses – definitely worth a walk around although you do need to be reasonably fit as it is on a hillside.
I will definitely be returning to Troo and Cave Yuccas, especially as this is the place where I proposed to my now fiancée!!!
Like nowhere else we’ve been to…
Review Submitted: September 5, 2010
Date of Stay: August 2010
The ideal place to come back to after a hard day of sightseeing and enjoy a glass of wine, the peace and quiet, the wonderful view from the terrace while the steaks are cooking on the barbecue… What more can you ask for?
Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Richard
San francisco, USA
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We spent a week in June at La Cave Yuccas, and found it to be everything the website said it would be, and more. The view from the garden patio is breathtaking – a perfect place to relax and sip your morning coffee or enjoy a glass of wine with fresh local cheeses and pates. The property was spotless, comfortable and well equipped. Kate is a warm and gracious hostess, and provided lots of guidance on things to do and places to visit. The area has something for everyone – hiking and walking trails, caves, castles, cathedrals and old village churches from the 11th century and, of course, the famous vineyards of the Loire valley. (Hint: Go to the vineyards early in your stay, to stock up on wine for the week. On Kate’s recommendation, we had a nice personal tour and tasting at Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau in Vouvray). Choosing a restaurant was like being a kid in a candy store – lots of great choices right in Troo and within a half hour’s drive. Favorite spots include the Cheval Blanc in Troo, Le Relais d’Antan in Lavardin. All that being said, with wine from down the street and food from the farmer’s market in Montoire, I would have been happy to hole up at La Cave Yuccas and never leave!
There is a good reason to go to Troo.La Cave Yuccas is situated on a hill with a magnificent view of the lush verdant valley below. Peaceful. serene, majestic landscapes
abound.
Within an hour you can envelop yourself
in crwds of sightseers viewing castles like
Chambord or Chenonceau.
Fantastic food awaits also right in Troo and nearby towns. Connie
We enjoyed the wonderful stay in La Cave Yuccs. The view over the town was breathtaking. Sitting in the garden, sipping a glass of fine french wine while listening to the birds singing are just what we are looking for as a holiday. Kate was nice and patient. She introduced us many interesting spots to visit. We would certainly miss the unique holiday.
We searched for a country getaway, to get ourselves out of Paris for a week. This was definitely the spot. The cave is beautiful and has very comfortable accommodations. It’s like a perch overlooking the Loire valley.
I travelled with 2 teenage girls and my parents who are both in their 70′s. The “trek” down to the property was a bit fun at night, You definately need a flashlight if you arrive at night. You have to be physically able to walk a ways especially with your luggage. The property is beautiful and there is a wonderful bakery within easy walking distance. There is also a Super U that is a large grocery store that is about a 10 minute drive from Troo. This property is an excellent place to stay and isn’t far to beautiful Chateauxs and vineyards. There were 5 people that stayed and the sleeping accomodations were good. The bathroom was huge and a lovely claw foot tub. The washing machine worked very good, but there was not dryer. There was a line outside for clothes drying and also a clothing hanger inside for days when it was raining.
When I am asked about our most recent UK/France jaunt I always cite Cave Yuccas as the highlight. I try to explain it and I show photos, but it doesn’t really do it justice. The views from the terrace were stunningly beautiful – so beautiful friends have accused us of being photographed in front of a ‘blue screen’, the image of Troo cascading toward the river a superimposed film effect. We loved sitting on the terrace drinking wine from the local wine cave (open only on weekends) with friends visiting from Paris (45 mins on the very fast (and very expensive) train). I had to keep pinching myself as we explored the winding passageways of Troo, the cool banks of the river, the frescoed 12th cent church and the spirals of the Butte. The Troo cave houses are extraordinary and their gardens a delight. I still can’t quite believe it was all real. Dreamy memories aside, however, the practical experience of staying at Cave Yuccas was equally memorable. Whilst you do need a degree of fitness to get around, the cave house is very comfortable and Alain was usually at hand if ever we needed anything – such as directions to weekday wine sources (!). Kate welcomed us warmly and made us feel instantly at home. She was happy for us to attach stair gates to the top of the spiral staircase and to secure danger sports so we could relax, to some degree, with a crawling and curious 10 month old. Our 12 year old daughter had her own little adventures in the garden and adored lolling in the hammock. It was just lovely; our only regret was that we spent too much time away from it – day trips to Chartres and Paris did not equal the pleasure we found at Troo.
Review Submitted: July 8, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We ended our 3 week tour of France at this charming cottage. I just loved sitting out at the table in the garden overlooking the acres of farmland. Walking around Troo and looking at all of the cave houses was amazing. Alain, the caretaker and owner of the museum below, was great. We arrived at the beginning of a heat wave and the top floor of the house was hot, but that was expected.
For an absolutely fabulous dinner, go to the Auberge Sainte-Catherine restaurant. This is walking distance from the house and it had to be our best meal of our trip!
Places not to miss — the Chateau de Chenonceau and the chapel in La Chartre. Both are stunning. Our daily stop at the local bakery was a must and the maise (corn) baguette was scrumptious.
Although I loved this property, it would be difficult for anyone with walking disabilities as the daily walk to the car could be a challenge. The car is parked up the hill at the church and then the walk to the cottage is down a rocky, semi-steep path. Worth it when you get there though.
This is the nicest and most charming holiday home we’ve ever been to! The terrace and the view is gorgeous and inside it is furnished with much love to detail. Troo and the surrounding area with the Loir (we liked the small Loir much better than the touristy LoirE) is really lovely but we didn’t leave the house that often cause it’s just such an exceptional hideaway to relax.
The perfect place for a relaxing holiday in this beautiful part of France. Wonderful accomodation and a magnificent view. Plenty to see in Troo itself with all the cave dwellings. Within easy reach of chateaux at Blois and Chenonceau as well as picturesque towns such as Ambois and Vendome. Overall Cave Yuccas exceeded our expectations and we took away many happy memories. Thanks Kate, we hope to go back again one day.
My two college children and I had a wonderful time in Troo. We went bread, meat, cheese and wine shopping, we ate, we looked at chateaus, we visited caves, we drank, and we slept. It was wonderful! Everyday was an adventure. Our rental car with GPS helped us to explore the area. The roads were like in the movies; a convertible is a bonus. Cave Yuccas was an excellent getaway, fully equipped, internet, and a fabulous view (a little downhill walk from the car). After the first day we felt like residents of Troo. Crepes at the Cave with Alain are a must! Cave Yuccas is not an ordinary Vacation home, it is a love affair with the Loire Valley and it’s caves– and that is to expected in such a beautiful place!
We spent a wonderful week in Troo at the end of July. It was truly the most charming place we have stayed for a long time. The house is modern, very well maintained, stylishly decorated, it has a large terrace with a beautiful view. The owner has obviously put in a lot of thought into decorating the cottage, so you felt very much at home.
I’m sitting here on a cold, rainy, early Spring day in San Francisco having a glass of Vouvray wine from the Loire Valley remembering last Spring in France. My wife and I spent a wonderful week at La Cave Yuccas in late April last year. I was worried that a cave would be cold and dark. Wrong on both accounts.The accommodations were clean, airy, bright, comfortable, tastefully decorated, and above all unique. The views from the upper level terrace were breath taking. Spend time exploring La Loir, the smaller. but more relaxing river valley in the area. Take your portable GPS and allow yourself the luxury of getting lost among the rolling hills and Chateaux lined Loir River. Just give yourself enough time to get back to La Cave Yuccas in time to sit on the terrace, have a glass of local wine and soak up the beautiful view. This is why we travel……..
La maison est formidable! On ne peut pas rever plus douillet! J’ai ete agreablement surprise par ce petit nid de confort et aussi par la connexion directe avec la cave yucca ! La cave est magnifique, tout troo est superbe ! Sincerement je n’oublierais jamais ma visite dans le pays Vendomois.
I have been to Cave Yucca twice now and looking forward to returning. It is located in a delightful small village along the side of a south facing slope overlooking a vast expanse of the Little Loire Valley. Many of the residences are in the troglodyte caves that have been remarkably restored with modern conveniences. Cave Yucca has the best of both types of dwellings with a cottage above and the cave below. I can’t wait to return to visit with the many friends I have made there.
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I got a chance to stay at Cave Yuccas just about two years ago as things were getting underway. I wanted to say, it being my first time in France, that it was an amazing way to experience the French countryside. Bike riding, sunsets, french wine, good food, interesting people, and all this steeped in so much history really allowed me to glimpse a way of life I had never seen before or since. Plus being chased by a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like (his daughter lives in Troo?) was worth more than a few good laughs.
La Cave Yuccas at Troo was stage 1 last April on my mini cycling tour of the region.
The village was so beautiful and the villagers were so friendly that it was difficult to leave it behind to see the more conventional destinations at Amboise and Chambord.
Highly recommended!
As an artist coming from an extremely loud and busy city, La Cave Yuccas was heaven for me. The beauty of the interior spaces and landscape views inspired me to paint every day, the history drew me through the caves and churches, and the people welcomed and charmed me. The cottage is cozy and comfortable on top of a majestic view. And the museum below offers a perspective worth discussing over fine nutella crepes. Lovely and exceptional place indeed!
La Cave Yuccas, located in the cave village of Troo, is one of my most memorable vacation stays in my thirty years of travel. It’s located in French farm country and it’s charm could not be more authentic.. This tiny, undiscovered village is worth discovering. There are no tourist buses here. The house at the Cave Yuccas gets five stars from me because of it’s tasteful appointments, unparalleled view, and it’s location on a footpath where cars cannot pass. It’s so peaceful there, and beautiful. You won’t want to leave!