More than just a hotel concept, a domain of curiosities
Repere Sauvage
"Live happily, live curiously"
People often mistakenly believe that to recharge, one must isolate oneself. At Repère Sauvage, we believe the opposite—that it is encounters and new experiences that invigorate us, and that such moments can be found beyond big cities and well-trodden paths!
Repère Sauvage is a hybrid domain where convictions meet pleasure, parents and children, travelers and locals, aesthetes and food lovers, adventurers and homebodies.
Explore our 42-hectare estate in the heart of Loir-et-Cher.
THIS PLACE, THEY FIRST DREAMED OF IT
Repère Sauvage is their story
Repère Sauvage is the story of two women with complementary backgrounds who aim to shake up the codes of high-end hospitality in the countryside.
In 2020, Caroline Costagliola Condy and Capucine Châtelier shared their vision of creating a dynamic, nature-filled place that reflects who they are. A hotel and restaurant—but much more than that—a space that welcomes both young and old, city dwellers and locals alike, while offering a wide range of activities.
Together, they set out in search of the perfect place and discovered the Manoir de la Forêt and its estate—a rare gem in the heart of Loir-et-Cher.
Beyond their deep love for the region, they share a strong belief: for them, encounters are the essence of life and will be at the heart of their establishment.
In spring 2025, Repère Sauvage will open its doors.
A Journey through time
From Fort Girard to Manoir de la Forêt,
and now to Repère Sauvage.
Repère Sauvage is also a place steeped in history.
The estate houses a historic gate, listed as a historic monument, a remnant of a Renaissance château, Le Fort Girard. Fort Girard was once the stronghold of César de Vendôme, son of Henri IV and Gabrielle d’Estrées.
In 1851, the château became the property of Vicomte de la Panouse, who sold it in 1856 to Stanislas de La Rochefoucauld. Wishing to highlight his Château de la Gaudinière, located a few kilometers away, he decided to demolish Fort Girard, leaving only its gate. Beside it, he built a hunting lodge, which became the Manoir de la Forêt.
In 1940, the Manoir was converted into a training center for young cabinetmakers.
Starting in 1960, the Manoir welcomed its first guests as a hotel and restaurant.