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Château De Cinq-mars
Between castles of Langeais and Luynes, the feudal castle of Cinq-Mars, can be visited nine months a year. Towers from the XIIth, deep Moat XVth lost in a romantic park from the XIXth, and also, two large rooms for hosts and families. The artist workshop is widely open to everybody. You are welcome !
Le Chat Courant
Villandry B&B
Typical tuffeau stone regional house of the 19th century, opposite to Villandry cattle, just before the confluence of the river Cher with river Loire. Along the river Cher, located in the régional nature réserve Loire-Anjou-Touraine and in the heart of the Loire Valley, recently registered with the world inhéritance of UNESCO. Two bedroom with private sanitary facilities. Possibility of family suite with two rooms adjoining. A vast garden surrounded by fields, with private swimming-pool.
Le Petit Villandry
Villandry B&B
« Rooms With a View »: in splendid setting, overlooking the Chateau of Villandry and its universally renowned gardens. If you are a garden-lover, you will be able to admire this jewel of the gardener’s art from sunrise to sunset directly from your room.
Le Clos Rabelais
Langeais B&B
Le Clos Rabelais is a home-from-home Chambres d'Hotes, offering bed & breakfast in the historic town of Langeais in the garden of FRANCE.
La Bresme
Meet history, At the heart of the Loire Valley between Luynes and Saint Etienne de Chigny, The valley of the Bresme represents the art of living Ligérien. You will be at the center of the valley of the Loire, World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Chez Franck Et Stéphanie Diard
Azay Le Rideau B&B
Frank and Stephanie will be happy to welcome you into their house on the 18th century, recently restored, close to the castle of Azay le Rideau.
Chambre D'hôte Azay Le Rideau
Azay Le Rideau B&B
The rooms are furnished with a double bed with wooden floor (160 x 200 cm for room Kandy and 140 x 190 cm for the other).Your rooms are on 1st floor overlooking the street Victor Hugo.The rooms are adjoining which is ideal for couples with children.Sheets and towels are provided. The bathroom and toilet are private .Opportunity to do laundry (washing machine + dryer) and access to the ironing room on the first floor. WiFi Internet access is available and you'll have access to the TV Show.
Le Castel de Bréhémont
Bréhémont B&B
Set in Bréhémont in the Centre region and Château de Langeais reachable within 6.4 km, Le Castel de Bréhémont offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. The bed and breakfast offers a buffet or continental breakfast. A terrace can be found at Le Castel de Bréhémont, along with a garden. Château d'Ussé is 8.3 km from the accommodation, while Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport, 44 km from Le Castel de Bréhémont.
Clos De La Touche
Cheille B&B
In Touraine, Loire valley, Anne-Sophie & José FERNANDES welcome you in Lovely bedrooms, at first floor of a XIXe property. The ancient farm, from the castel of "LaTouche" (contry seat of XVIe)
La Grange Dîmiere
Saint-genouph B&B
Between Tours and Villandry, La Grange Dîmière propose you 2 charming rooms in a traditionnal and old house. Heated swimming pool and private parking. Diner on demand.
Saga
Ballan Mire B&B
Two rooms in a familial house with king size beds,private bath with shower,wc. TV in the familial louge,terrace...All for the confort of the guests.
Le Clos Des Berengeries
Saint Patrice B&B
Our two guests' rooms have independent accesses. Cassandre is composed of a bed of 160, a bed of 90 and a bathroom and TOILET private. Helen is composed of a bed of 140, a bed of 90 and a bathroom and TOILET private.
L'epronniere
Channay Sur Lathan B&B & Gite
In an exceptional envinronment, protected bird sanctuary near the Loire Valley ‘s famous chateaux", this bird watching refuge gîte will appeal to nature lovers. The property borders the Rillé lake (250 ha) and includes the owners, a mini-farm, decorative poultry breeding.
L'hostellerie
In the middle of Touraine and Anjou in the Loire Valley, in a fortified village, Eliane and Jean Marie welcome you in their home of the 16th and 18th centuries. You will enjoy the sweetness of life by walking in the forests and around the lakes of this beautiful region. In the immediate vicinity you can visit the castles of the Loire (Langeais, Azay le Rideau Villandry ...), taste wines of Bourgueil and shop in flea markets. 6 rooms with washroom or bathroom and with private WC. They are furnished with a big bed and they dispose of supplementary beds. The dining room (on reservation) offers you regional meals and a large fireplace will brighten your evening (on seasonal basis).
Relais Valami
I’m 200 years old, and in spite of my 200 tons, I’m still standing ! I put on 1,000 kg a year. Stop! It’s true – you look fantastic. But, be serious! OK. I will be very happy to welcome you in my two Bed & Breakfast rooms (with private access) in the heart of the Loire valley, for a short stay, a holiday, a weekend, or just a need to get away for some fresh air. Apparently, there are even castles to visit – veritable monsters from what I hear! Oh, and I nearly forgot – there is the vineyard trail to explore.
La Charlotiere
St Cyr Sur Loire B&B
One room or a suite on the first floor of an 18th century barn, with sitting-room on the ground floor and private entrance. Still in the country but 10 minutes by car from the centre of Tours, near by numerous famous Loire Catles. A perfect stop over between North and South West of France, or Spain.
Le Temps Art Et Thé
Tours B&B
A restful, quiet place. Strasbourg square - Boylesve garden - Prébendes Free Parking 15mn Grand Hall Tours 15 mn. walk to historic downtown 10 mn. Da Vinci palace and the Tourism office Our house dates from 1930 and offers peace and charm, with garden and terrasse in the center of city. Cathy welcome you to the heart of Touraine in the private lounge where a warm atmosphere. Xavier, executive pastry chef of Palace 5 stars and 30 years of professional experience; training with best workers in France, with Gaston Lenotre, brings you advice and informations on diet taste Particular care has been taken to make the rooms warm and pleasant. Huge rooms (16 and 17 m2), with private toilets and private italian bathrooms. The configuration of our guest house does not allow, unfortunately we can not accommodate young children. "Rive de Loire" Huge double (17 m2)room with large bed 200 x 160 cm., premium bedding for your comfort, private italian bathroom, private toilets, free wireless internet connection. Two comfort towels (for shower and toilet) provided per person. The Loire, like the Nile, is a royal river that is part of world heritage . The colors in this room recall the nuances of changing light of this wild valley. The Loire river has always captived the painter Olivier Debré.
Les Hautes Mougonnières
Neuil B&B
Farm with chicken and ducks ( foie gras) and cereals 6 beds rooms withshawings and private wc with dinningroom and garden for the guests very quite.
Château De Longue Plaine
Sorigny B&B
A 500 hectare wide estate, with forests, ponds, turfed drives and French Style gardens. • A 220 m2 house for 10 people (a wing of the castle). • A secure heated swimming-pool. • Guesthouses. • Reception rooms for 120 people, with professional kitchen. • Facilities for horses.
Maison Du Cedre
Tours B&B & Gite
Luxurious property downtown Tours in the Loire Valley and its châteaux-comprising 3 separate buildings (18th century and 1920)on 760m2 of garden-swimming pool- a 200y.o lebanese cedar tree-+ a 4 stars guesthouse for 4 people.
St Georges
Restigne B&B
St Georges, our 'Maison de Maitre' is nestled in the centre of the Bougueil vineyards in the pretty village of Restigne. We have four comfortable rooms for you to enjoy your stay in this area which is renowned for it Chateaux and wines.The area is also great for walking and cycling
La Ferme Du Grand Launay
Semblancay B&B
In an outbuilding of the old farm(17c) of the château du converted on the grd floor and upstairs. Each has private bathrmfloor bedm(1 1.60m bed , 2 sgle pullout beds) , 1 bedsm ( 2 ssgl bed ). Refined interior décor. Dining rm (fire place). Relaxing sitting (garden furniture). Table tennis .Foopaths for rampling.
Le Clos Des Vignes Roses
Restigne B&B
In the middle of the Loire château, the Vignes Roses accomodates you in simplicity and user-friendliness. Two roomy and comfortable rooms, with private water room. A garden raised in the middle of the vines, with a swimming pool, to slacken you after your day. In Restigné, we will be able to make you meet wine growers impassioned by their trade, around a wine Possibilité tasting of table of host. Come quickly… one awaits you.
La Héraudière - Chambres D'hôtes à Tours
Tours B&B
La Héraudière bed and breakfast, a splendid house inside the city of TOURS, full of character and typical of the Touraine region (the Loire Valley castles), offering a warm, easygoing and relaxing atmosphere, extends a warm welcome to its guests, all year round. Spend a pleasurable sunny afternoon in the magnificent landscaped grounds in the shade of the centuries-old trees...
La Cromaline
Saint-avertin B&B
LA CROMALINE, blooms in "St. Avertinoise Coulée Verte", with its fleet of half a hectare and age old trees. Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown TOURS and its convention center LE VINCI, 5 minutes from the exhibition of ROCHEPINARD at the junction of the Loire Castles, it welcomes you for a stay or a relaxing and restorative. This is the countryside close to the city! Its three large rooms, labeled "City Break Comfort Gîtes de France" will captivate you with their refined decoration, original bathroom and as colorful as functional. Breakfast "Cromaliens" composed of garden produce and local products, served in the family dining room where the colors of the garden created the scenery, you perk up. By choosing the Cromalin, you choose quality, taste, refinement, usability, access and advice on wine.
Gîte De La Ferme Du Grand Launay
Semblançay B&B & Gite
Jadis dépendance du Château du Grand Launay, le gîte est aménagé dans une longère, sur la même propriété qu'un bel ensemble architectural de 3 bâtiments (maison des propriétaires, chambres d'hôtes, grange avec p-pong commun). A former outbuilding of Grand Launay château, the gîte has been created in a traditional 'long' house, on the same property with a fine architectural group of 3 other buildings (owners' residence, guestrooms, and a barn with shared table tennis).
Le Petit Nice
Rochecorbon B&B
Two double bedrooms are available in the annexe of Le Bed ans Breakfast "Le Petit Nice", an 18th Century property in Rochecorbon, in the Loire Valley between the chateaux of Amboise and Saumur.
Les Bertinières
No english description supplied.
Manoir du xix siecle entoure d un parc de 1 ha borde d un ruisseau au coeur du vignoble de chinon et des chateaux de la loire
Moulin De Saussaye
Crouzilles B&B
The Moulin de Saussaye located near the lovely village of L'île Bouchard, is proud to welcome you in a wonderful environment. In an area, which has a legendary reputation for its hospitality and its marvellous touristic sites, come along with your family and friends, and enjoy the facilities provided you will have an unforgettable break.
La Isla Bonita
L'ile Bouchard B&B
Family house on an island overlooking the river Vienne.Close the tourist attractions, places of piligrimage and restaurents Bed and beakfast fast house with terrace and first floor balcony hondy for Chinon and Tours welcome
Château De Véretz
Véretz B&B
At Veretz, on the edge of Cher, in the region of the valley of the Loire, we welcome you in a family castle in rich history, in a beautiful park of 16 hectares 10 km from Tours and royal castles. From the top of the terraces overlooking the Cher, you will enjoy a wonderful view. In our spacious rooms with refined taste, you can taste the life of luxury. We are pleased to inform you of the cultural richness of our region, its renowned gastronomy and unusual places not to be missed.
La Tonnelle
Vouvray B&B
At vouvray, 10 kms from Tours and Amboise, chambres d'hôtes in an old restored house that once belonged to a wine-grower. Surrounded by old stone walls, vines growing over the terrace, you can still enjoy the sun in the small quiet garden.
Aux Reflets Du Cher
Veretz B&B & Gite
Situated in the heart of the exceptional Loire valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the home of your hosts, Annie and Jean-Claude, will give you a base from which you can discover the Loire Chateaux, writers’ homes, Abbeys, vineyards, cave-dwellings and many lovely gardens. Nature lovers can indulge in their favourite pursuits such as fishing, hiking and cycling.You will be welcomed in an elegant traditional mid-19th century farmhouse on the quay of the Cher river. Renovated in 2012, the farmhouse dominates a 5 000 m² park full of different species of trees with plenty of places to sit and relax.Breakfast is served on the ground floor in a big living-room of more than 60m² dominated by a majestic fireplace. On the first floor, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and toilets are ready for our guests .
Le Moulin Calme
Luceau B&B
The Loir valley welcomes you a charming cottage built...from a splendid watermill became a pleasant hostel in a typical regional style soft and quiet. You will find the confort you are looking for five rooms from two to familial suite.You will enjoy fishing, boating and cycling.
La Rochelière
Vouvray B&B
Near the church, La Rochelière is a traditional 1800's residence. It proposes, downwards remarkable staircases opening on the principal court, a superb "dependance" which shelters a charming Bed and Breakfast. The rooms have each a bathroom with WC. A living-room with free internet access, TV, books and touristic informations is entirely dedicated to the guests. The new trolodyte room "La Cave" is "in the rock" with an entrance from the terrace of the main building. The private swimming pool of the owners is also at disposal. English, French, German and Finnish spoken.
Les Clés Du Mesnil - Maison D'hôte De Charme
You will have the opportunity to stay inside the beautiful green and peacefull countryside in a small but very old and confortable Guest House for two persons inside la "Touraine" region and his Loire Valley.
Chambres Et Table D'hôtes De Charme Les Bournais
L'ile-bouchard Theneuil B&B
Welcome in our Charming Bed and Breakfast in the country of Loire Valley Castles, in the quiet of the countryside-old farm restored by ourselves-.
Le Pont Prieur
Come discover our bed and breakfast in Touraine and the sweetness of the indre et loire in this old family farm renovated castles of the Loire, the vineyards of Touraine and Futuroscope.
Au Prince Grenouille
Ligré - Chinon B&B
“Au Prince Grenouille" is delighted to welcome you all year round. In the heart of the Touraine region, 7 km from Chinon among the most beautiful castles of the Loire, we receive you in 5 beautiful guest rooms. 2 h 30 from Paris and Bordeaux, 45 minutes from the Futuroscope or Tours, “Au Prince Grenouille” offers an unforgettable stay for two, with family. In a historic mansion dated 1620, 5 rooms are at your disposal. Prestige rooms for 2 persons or family room which can accommodate up to 6 people, are all decorated in different styles with a lot of elegance, antique furniture
La Closerie Saint Martin
La Closerie Saint Martin offers chambre and table d'hôtes in the 14th and 17th century outbuildings of a former priory, 6 km from Chinon in the Loire Valley. It is located in a small typical Touraine village with buildings constructed from local "tuffeau" stone and slate, and surrounded by vineyards.
The Milaudiere
Ligré B&B
The Milaudière, a XV-XVIII th century farm, welcome you in seven rooms in the heart of the Loire valley in France, the land of elegant chateaux.
Les Perce Neige
Guest house of the 19 century in the Loire Valley, "the garden of France". Near the castles of the Loire, it will be also a pleasant staying for visiting the caves of Vouvray.
La Ferme Du Bien Etre
Athee Sur Cher B&B
Want a new atheist serenity of the farm price come and discover the well-being! Space of serenity, the Farm of well - being is a unique place in the heart of the campaign, or well-being and nature combine in harmony and joy of all. This new space to discover a global concept of well-being and offers a variety of offers: massages, beauty treatments, rituals of the world, and boutique Bed and Breakfast Near the castle of Amboise and the Chateau de Chenonceau
Chateau De La Coutanciere
Chateau de la Coutancière is a beautiful and charming château, which offers a stylish and luxurious bed and breakfast or rental for exlusive use. It’s located in the centre of the Loire-Valley, France’s most beautiful region, famous for its castles and vineyards This Château may be the setting for a most luxurious and memorable holiday in France.
Manoir De L'abbaye
Seuilly B&B
Charming B&B with simming pool in the Loire Valley, near the greats castles, vinyards, and gardens. Manoir XV century, it looks like a small "chateau" double 75€
Manoir De L'abbaye Chambres D'hotes Val De Loire 4 épis
Chinon B&B
Superb manor house with real character. The interior decoration has recently been renovated, with remarkably comfortable bedrooms. You will be welcome as friends by Sonia and Franck the owners, and will enjoy the peace of this timeless residence.
Le Buisson B&b
Amboise-montlouis B&B & Gite
Charming B&B property set in a 3 acres of parkland overlooking the loire valley.Between AMBOISE and TOURS in the middle of the main LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES. Set on the border of footpath GR3 overlooking the LOIRE VALLEY. This 19th century character house in the middle of a 3 acres parkland,offer an Ideal base to visit and discover the LOIRE VALLEY marvels. Bedrooms ensuite and the family suite offer a panoramic view on the Loire river or the park. Free use of a private tennis court and children games. Quality restaurants nearby.
Le Belvédère
Bléré B&B
Secret listed mansion hidden behind walls in a charming village. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the river Cher. Located in the heart of the famous Loire chateaux . Easy to stroll on all the outside fresh food markets, vineyards.
Au Clos De Beaulieu, Chambres D'hôtes De Charme, Piscine Chauffée, Spa
Bossee B&B
A charming, traditional stone-built house sit in its own pacious grounds, with a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness room and lake. A quality table d'hôte, evening meal is available on reservation cooked for you by Thaddée, a qualify chef, using the finest local ingredients. As well as our chambres d'hôte (B&B), we also have a very confortable, well- equiped gite with sleeps up to 6 people next to the main house. If you like you can reserve a table with us for an evening meal or we can bring it to you in the gite. For children, as well as the swimming pool, there is a clinbing frame, animals to feed ans lots of space to run around.
Chambres D'hôtes De La Thibaudiere
Allonnes B&B
La Thibaudiere is situated along the road bordering the vineyards 5 minutes from Saumur and Bourgueil. in a calm and welcoming environment where you will be able to appreciate our very comfortable rooms. You can organise your stay with visits to the famous castles, cave dwellings, wine cellars, mushroom beds, without forgetting « Le Cadre Noir », a nationally famous horse riding school. All of which can be visited after a full continental breakfast. WIFI
Les Ormeaux
Dissay Sous Courcillon B&B & Gite
Bed and breakfast in the heart of nature in a farm in the eighteenth century, situated between the Loire Valley and the Loire Valley
La Turcane
Turquant B&B
Troglodytic friends, come and discover our magnificent country (between Saumur and Chinon), to take advantage of our B&B (Bed and Breakfast) of charm, calm and well being
Logis De La Pataudière
In the shade of the castle, the farm of "La Pataudière" (XVIth c.) and its truffle bed (1 ha.) welcome you for a stay in the country of Richelieu, truffle, asparagus and wine ground. Two double rooms on the ground floor, arranged in former stables, with separate entrance equiped with private separate baths and toilet small terraces with garden furniture. A family Suite (2 adults and 2 or 3 children) arranged in an former winepresshouse, on the ground floor with separate entrance,equiped with a bathroom with toilet, shower, two washbasins, a babybed, a changing table, a refrigerator and microwaves as well as a small terrace with garden furniture. A comfortable lodging (5 people) of more than 100 m². with terrace and garden furniture. From December to February we offer "Tasting Dinners", "Discovery Dinners" and "Gastronomical Menus " with a base of black truffles of the Périgord also called "Black Diamond of the Kitchen".
Le Châtaignier
Marçay B&B
Bed & Breakfast, south of Tours, near Chinon and Azay le Rideau. "Le Châtaignier" is a pleasant property from 1840, in a small village. You will enjoy the large garden which will brings you calm and relaxation
Manoir De La Guépière
Nazelles B&B
At the heart of the Loire valley, its castles and the vineyards, the Manor house Guépière will allow you a stay in the peace in the nature.
La Guertiere Chambres D'hotes
Pouant B&B
Sit back, relax and enjoy your stay! A warm welcome awaits you at the family owned and run, La Guertiere Chambres d'Hotes. We offer 2 letting rooms which enjoy en suite bathroom facilities within the main house, and three bedrooms within La Roseraie Gite which is attached to the family home. Having recently undergone some renovations, including the installation of a new heated pool, La Guertiere offers luxurious accommodation in a delightful location. Less than 5 minutes from Richelieu and 20 minutes from Chinon
Richelieu et les mille châteaux
Chaveignes B&B & Gite
Featuring a hot tub, Richelieu et les mille châteaux is set in Chaveignes. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a fridge and oven. Château de Chinon is 22 km from the apartment, while Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport, 64 km from Richelieu et les mille châteaux.
La Barriere
Ports-sur-vienne B&B
We welcome you to our family home in the tradition of guest houses. You can also share our dinner guest table upon reservation and taste a French cuisine based on local products and from our vegetable garden. Our house is located near the Bec des deux eaux, at the confluence of the Vienne and the Creuse. Close to the Loire castles, the Futuroscope, the Romanesque abbeys of Poitou, our 2 guest rooms offer you a starting point for beautiful sightseeing and cultural discoveries.
Domaine De La Roche
The Domain of The Rock is in the heart of a seigneury of the XIVth century, within the former strengthened farm. It is ideally situated to discover the jewels of Touraine and the castles of the Loire. With its 8 hectare park, its meadow and its river, we offer you the paradise of the nature where squirrels, hinds, deers, hares, made a real haven of peace! You will have the possibility of leaving for hot-air balloon directly of the Domain for an amazing flying over the castles of the Loire and over Touraine. Ideal for a journey of wedding...
Chezpeel
Chigne B&B
Our recently renovated accommodation, including solar powered hot water system, in Chigné is part of a traditional and ancient Fermette with exposed beams and wood-burning stove. We offer both self catering or B&B accommodation, comprising of an ensuite bedroomed gite, fully fitted kitchen / dining room, TV (Sky freeview channels) and off road parking with an outside seating area and BBQ facilities. Fresh, organic vegetables are available from the garden, and bicycles are available to tour the local area, and what is more, we are only 40 minutes or so from the 24 Hour racetrack at Le Mans. In the village there is a shop, friendly bar with a small restaurant, the 12th century church is open all the time to visitors, there are marked walks from the village and others from neighbouring villages and fishing is available in the village pond just over 100 metres from the garden gate, also there is a tennis court. By night the village is very quiet and is perfect to watch the galaxies in the unpolluted skies while sitting enjoying a glass or two of local wines.
La Closerie
la Closerie is a 15/17 C stone built village house, situated in a rural village, only 10 minutes from the River Loire and close to the forest, an ideal location to visit the famous Châteaux de la Loire and enjoy Anjou restful way of life. Here you will be able to relax in the midst of green surroundings and we shall be delighted to welcome you.
Manoir De La Roussellière
Loches B&B & Gite
The family welcomes you to "La Rousselliere". Originally constructed in 1426, the manor house was extended during the 15th and 17th centuries to its current form and originally formed the heart of a large farming domain of over 1000 acres to the west of Loches. Lovingly restored to its former glory, we offer a choice of 4 tastefully restored gites in an exclusive environment. The property has superb views, large swimming pool and is surrounded to all sides by rolling countryside.
Amboise Les Néfliers
Amboise B&B
In the Loire Valley, at less than 2 Kms from AMBOISE castle, and 5 mn walking from AMBOISE station, we offer a warm welcome in a "Bed and Breakfast" (3 bedrooms). 2 bedrooms have an adjoining bathroom with toilet, 1 bedroom with bathroom and toilet on suite. Each bedroom is equipped with a television. Baby accommodation on resquest.
La Thibaud
Lavernat B&B
In the heart of Sarthe, between Le Mans and Tours, and close to the Forest of Bercé. “La Thibaud” is situated at the edge of the forest which has many footpaths and allows access to the long hiking trail (GR36).You can take the opportunity to relax on our 12 acres, enjoy long walks, cycle rides and even go pony trekking. The barn conversion comprises of a living-room with 2 sofa beds, a bathroom with shower and W.C., and a mezzanine bedroom with a double bed (sleeps 6).
La Celloise
Ceaux En Loudun B&B
Nearby the castles and vineyard, very close to Richelieu, this lovely property, totally surrounded by walls, is offering you 2 large rooms (one equipped with a queen size bed or 2 single beds, and the other one with a king size bed), each room having its own private WC and bathroom. These rooms are located in a separate house from the owners’ home, building being originally the stable and cowshed of this 1776 old farm. Breakfasts are served under the patio, facing the swimming-pool, or in the owners’ dining room (depending upon the weather).