Chinon
Eating, drinking and Sleeping
Hotel - Diderot
4 Rue de Buffon
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 18 87
F: + 33 2 47 93 37 10
hoteldiderot@wanadoo.fr
www.hoteldiderot.com
This lovely 15th Century manor punches well above its humble 2 star
rating. Purchased and renovated a few years ago by the Dutheil family
(relatives of the local wine dynasty), Diderot is operated by siblings
Laurent, Françoise and Martine. There is no restaurant (which is no
handicap when one considers the choice available to guests within a ten
minute walk), but breakfast here is not to be missed. The family produces
over 1,600kg of homemade jam each year, boasting a selection of 55
different varieties, all
of which is consumed over the heavy wooden communal tables in the beamed
dining room. Sadly, they are not available for purchase by guests although
you can buy the family recipe book 'Jam in the cupboard' as a souvenir of
your stay. The 27 rooms,
mostly situated around a central graveled courtyard which doubles up as
the parking lot are traditionally decorated, some with pieces of modest
antique furniture. Prices for the region are very reasonable. In addition,
the Dutheil's provide very efficient and free wi-fi to all their guests.
Closed for most of December and two weeks over January/February. Very
highly recommended. (Last stayed 04/11)
Hotel - Le
Plantagenêt
12 Place Jeanne d'Arc
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 36 92
F: + 33 2 47 98 48 92
resa@hotel-plantagenet.com
www.hotel-plantagenet.com
This two star hotel overlooking the main square has 33 basic rooms
situated both in the original 19th Century building and a more recent rear
annex. This is functional rather than comfortable and serves well enough
for an overnight stay although it is not recommended as a long term
option. There is free parking opposite in the square, but be aware this
also houses the local market on Thursdays so any outstanding vehicles are
evicted in the early hours. Average. (Last stayed 02/11).
Hotel-Restaurant - Hostellerie
Gargantua / Le Gandoyau
73 Rue Haute Saint Maurice
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 04 71
F: + 33 2 47 93 08 02
contact@hotel-gargantua.com
www.hotel-gargantua.com
Takes its name from its Rabelais connection; the writers father ran
his affairs from this tall, turreted 15th Century palace which originally
served as the local bailiffs office. There are seven comfortable,
if somewhat cramped rooms. Each comes with its own theme and are spread
over five stories. Accessed by a central spiral staircase, this can be a
little daunting for those who tend not to travel lightly but for those in
need of an historical fix, this two star establishment should prove
suitable enough. Next door, serviced by a small terrace, is its
restaurant, Le Gandoyau. This promises a host of local dishes but in truth
the food is poor and the service comes without a smile. Not recommended.
(Last dined 04/11).
Hotel-Restaurant – de
la Treille
4 Place Jeanne d-Arc
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 07 71
Resto.latreille@orange.fr
This small restaurant with four upstairs rooms is run by a husband
(he’s in the kitchen) and wife team. It's a good place to sit on the
terrace and enjoy an early morning coffee and watch the world from the
edge of the square. Inside, however, is dark and a little grubby. The
menu is made up of some simple homely staples, although I can't comment on
the quality of the food on offer. (Last visited 04/11).
Café-Hôtel - des
Arts
4 Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 09 84
F: + 33 2 47 95 19 25
Cafedesarts-chinon@wanadoo.fr
frederic.giessinger@wanadoo.fr
A trendy new bistro on the edge of Place Fontaine with a large,
multi-roomed restaurant and plenty of options for open air dining on the
square outside. The menu contains classic French brasserie favourites and
a well-chosen wine list with advice available from their dedicated
sommelier. The quality of the food is good but the service by the
indifferent young team is slow and inconsistent which is a shame. There
are also six bedrooms available on the first floor. Open for early morning
coffee from 07h30 and serves until midnight. Closed Wednesday. Recommended
for the food and wine but patience is needed when it comes to the service.
(Last dined 04/11).
Restaurant - Au
Chapeau Rouge
49 Place du Géneral de Gaulle
Chinon
T/F: + 33 2 47 98 08 08
Chapeau.rouge@club-internet.fr
www.auchapeaurouge.fr
A relatively large restaurant split between two distinct dining areas
and situated in a quiet corner of Place Fontaine. Chef Christophe Duguin
cooks local and seasonal dishes in a competent, if unexciting, manner
whilst madame looks after the front of house. There is a reasonable wine
list which includes a good selection from the Chinon appellation although
these are from more recent vintages. Service is friendly and prices are
moderate. Au Chapeau Rouge teeters on the edge of being traditional and
outdated. Closed
mid-October to mid-November and again from mid-February to mid-March,
Sunday night and Monday. (Last dined 02/11).
Restaurant - L’Océanic
13 Rue Rabelais
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 44 55
F: + 33 2 47 93 38 08
Oceanic.restaurant@club-internet.fr
As the name might suggest, the focus here is on all things fishy,
which also extends to amphibious reptiles (the frogs legs in butter,
garlic and parsley are particularly recommended) and fresh lobster is
housed in a tank by the door, with diners encouraged to select their own
dinner on arrival. L'Oceanic is owned and run by Chef Patrick Descoubles
and his very smartly dressed wife, Marie-Paule. Prices here are moderate
to expensive depending on the menu one selects, but is relatively good
value regardless. The cooking is more than competent and there is a very
good wine list with its own pages dedicated to Chinon and includes some
older vintages which are all correctly priced. Cheeses are supplied from
the famous affineur house
of Mons. Tables are available on the quiet pedestrian street outside
during the season. Service here is friendly and attentive. Closed
end of April and end of August, Sunday night and Monday. Recommended.
(Last dined 04/11).
Restaurant -
L’Ardoise
42 Rue Rabelais
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 59 48 78
www.lardoise-chinon.com
L'Ardoise was opened in 2005 by husband and wife team, Stéphane and
Yelana Perrot; he’s in the kitchen whilst the chatty Yelana works the
front of house. It is the favourite haunt of local wine courtier, Charles
Sydney. The food here, as described by Yelana herself, is 'cinema' which
some diners might interpret as a modern take on classic French cuisine. My
own interpretation is that the food is over elaborate to the detriment of
its substance. There is a short wine list that has a focus on local
growers. Moderate to expensive. Should the conversation ever run dry,
there is a large and well stocked tropical fish tank to gaze into. (Last
dined 02/11)
Restaurant - Les
Années 30
78 Rue Voltaire
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 37 18
F: + 33 2 47 93 33 72
lebeaucharles@wanadoo.fr
www.lesannees30.com
Situated in the heart of the medieval town, Les Années 30 might
consider itself as the most formal of dining experiences in Chinon,
especially after the demise of 'Au Plaisir Gourmand' (Chinon's only
Michelin starred establishment which once stood exactly opposite) a few
years ago. The restaurant stretches over two floors in this ancient wood
and stone building. Chef Stéphane Charles prepares local ingredients
producing a menu that is classic haute-cuisine with formal service to
match. The wine list is good and has a selection of well-chosen local
producers - with a few older vintages extracted from the caves of some
supportive growers. Closed end of June, end of November, Tuesdays (except
between May and September) and Wednesday. Moderate to expensive, but
recommended. (Last dined: 04/11).
Bar-à-Vins – A
La Pause Rabelaisienne
28 Place du Général de Gaulle
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 35 25
F: + 33 2 47 93 42 53
pauserabelais@aol.com
www.chinon-vinotheque.com
This brightly painted café is on the corner of the Place Fontaine and
makes a welcome stop for
coffee, beer or a glass of wine, depending on your mood. You can also get
a modest plate of cheese or charcuterie here during the day. It is
operated (with standard Teutonic precision) by German ex-banker Rainer
Schmidt and his Chinonnaise wife, Patricia. Next door to the bar is a wine
shop with a decent selection sourced from local producers and available,
in theory, at the same price as those charged at the domaine. Rainer also
offers tastings for groups of between 10 and 18 people at vaulted cellars,
below. Recommended. The
bar tends to close early evening. (Last dined 04/11)
Café - de l’Hôtel
de Ville
Place de Général de Gaulle
Chinon
T: + 33 2 47 93 04 14
Situated next to the town hall in one of more bustling parts of the town,
this lively little bar is the place to head for morning coffee.
Restaurant - Auberge
du Val de Vienne
30 Route de Chinon
Sazilly
T: + 33 2 47 95 26 49
F: + 33 2 47 95 25 97
valdevienne@wanadoo.fr
www.aubergeduvaldevienne.com
Sazilly, one of the communes on the rive-gauche of the Chinon
appellation, is a 15 minute drive away from the centre of town and sits
opposite the cellar of Domaine Charles Joguet. It is an old relais de
post which dates back
to around 1870. There are two separate dining rooms seating a combined
seventy covers. Chef-proprietor Jean-Marc Gervais and his wife, Florence,
run a serious operation serving classical cuisine which is based on
seasonal ingredients and the day’s menu might include Escalope de
foie-gras sur crème de potimarron or Tête de Veau, sauce ravigote, both
signature dishes. The wine list carries over 400 references from the Loire
and includes some older examples at very modest prices. Closed
Sunday evening and all day Monday. Annual closure: Mid November to early
December and first three weeks in January. Highly recommended and
certainly worth the detour out of town. (Last dined: 04/11).
Hotel-Restaurant – Manoir
de la Giraudière
Beaumont-en-Véron
T: +33 2 47 58 40 36
F: +33 2 47 58 46 06
giraudiere@hotels-france.com
This 17th century
manor house is about a ten minute drive north of Chinon and sits close to
the banks of the Vienne .
The rooms here are a little bit musty and in need of renovation. Although
there is a restaurant here, I’ve only ever made use of the rooms. (Last
stayed: 06/04).
Hotel-Restaurant - De France
47 Place Géneral de Gaulle
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 33 91
F: + 33 2 47 98 37 03
elmachinon@aol.com
www.bestwestern-hoteldefrance-chinon.com
There is evidence that hotel existed here 500 years
ago with many ancient artifacts (which may be viewed in the local museum)
discovered during the renovations of the 16th Century building.
The hotel stands in Place Fontaine with many of its 30 rooms having
wrought iron balconies overlooking the square below and the fortress
above. The hotel is operated as a Best Western, although it barely
conforms to the bed-factory image most associated with the chain. There is
a ground floor restaurant which spills out into the square during the
season. This, I believe is operated independently, and serves basic if
classic dishes; not all local.
Hotel
- Agnès Sorel
4 Quai Pasteur
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 04 37
F: + 33 2 47 93 06 37
Pierre.catin@orange.fr
www.agnes-sorel.com
I’ve never stayed
here, but those who have seem to recommend it. This two star hotel is
located on the banks of the Vienne and is within about five minute walk of
the centre of town. Some of the ten rooms are river facing which, I
imagine, must also be noisy given this is the main Chinon to Bourgueil
road.
Hotel-Restaurant
- Le
Lion d'Or
10 Place Jeanne d'Arc
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 81 20 20
F: + 33 2 47 81 20 21
ld3709@inter-hotel.fr
www.leliondor-chinon.com
This modern looking two star hotel on the edge of Place Jeanne d’Arc has
42 rooms and a bar-restaurant that serves basic food. The bar always seems
to be well patronized by locals.
Hotel - Saint Jacques
19
Rue du Raineau
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 16 40
F: + 33 2 47 98 46 31
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/hotel.st.jacques
hotelstjacques.chinon@orange.fr
This two star 14 roomed hotel is on the opposite bank of the Vienne in the
quarter known as the Faubourg Saint-Jacques. It appears pretty basic and
is on the main southern artery road that comes into the town.
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 98 46 46
F: + 33 2 47 98 35 44
hotel.lechinon@wanadoo.fr
www.hotel-chinon.fr
All
Seasons is part of an inexpensive bed-factory chain of hotels. There are
35 recently rooms. Ensure you ask for one that has a view of the Royal
Fortress.
Hotel
- Au
Sans Souci
Route de Tours
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 58 06 91
f: + 33 2 47 58 06 94
www.hotel-au-sans-souci.fr
accueil@hotel-au-sans-souci.fr
For
those on a budget. This basic hotel is on the edge of a retail park on the
outer ring-road of the town. It’s a bit isolated, so unless you’re the
sort of guy content with eating a McDonald’s burger for dinner, you’d
need transport to get into the town from here.
Hotel-Restaurant
- Le
Haut Clos
LA ROCHE CLERMAULT
T: + 33 2 47 95 94 50
F: + 33 2 47 95 82 80
lehautclos@wanadoo.fr
Le
Haut Clos has been under the ownership of the Bordeau family since the
mid-1980s. It’s a wooden chalet-type building set up on a hillside close
to the main Chinon to Loudon road. There are views from here along the
valley of the Vienne. The hotel has a two star rating and has nine rooms
all enjoying a garden view. The dining options include eating on the
terrace which looks over towards the fortress or eating in the rather
rustic dining room which bills itself as une
table en Rabelaisie, where one can eat copiously from grills prepared
on a huge wood-fired chimney.
21-25 Rue Rabelais
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 98 40 88
F: + 33 2 47 93 24 25
Restoatable@wanadoo.fr
www.restaurantatable.com
Annie
and Jean-Claude Delaveau run this large, functional restaurant on the main
pedestrian street through the town. The menu includes the usual suspects,
but has yet to inspire the author to cross its threshold.
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 98 01 34
www.labonnefrance.com
contact@labonnefrance.com
Didier
Le Bon runs this basic little restaurant in a quiet square away from the
bustle of the town.
Place Victoire
CHINON
T/F: + 33 2 47 93 10 97
gblandineau@orange.fr
Joseline and Georges Blandineau offer specialties
du terroir on their simple menu. Expect to see coq au vin, stuffed
pork trotters, andouillette, magret de canard… Inexpensive.
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 95 87
F: + 33 2 47 81 20 63
lechoderabelais@free.fr
www.lechoderabelais.wifeo.com
Located
at the rear entrance to the fortress, you can drop in here for an
inexpensive coffee at any time of the day. During the season (July and
August) they are open every day for lunch but close for dinner on Sunday
and Monday.
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 37 68
P: + 33 6 84 77 59 57
lacavevoltaire@orange.fr
Chatty and hospitable proprietor Patrice Claire has over 300 wines
available in his small shop, including many local references as well as an
extensive selection of Malt Whisky. He also serves basic platters of
cheese and charcuterie on his small terrace outside during the season.
CHINON
T + 33 2 47 81 22 41
A
well patronized local bar with a good selection of wines available by the
glass.
Bar-à-Vins
– Au Tastevin
12 bis, Rue du Grenier à Sel
CHINON
P: + 33 6 87 79 17 12
T: + 33 2 47 93 03 47
T: + 33 2 47 93 45 33
contact@chateaudemarcay.com
www.chateaudemarcay.com
Seven
kilometres from Chinon and housed in a 15th Century castle
(itself established on the foundations of an 11th Century
military fortress), the Château de Marçay has been operating as a hotel
since 1973. There are 34 well-appointed and individual rooms in the main
building and an old converted dependence
referred to as the Pavillion des
Vignes which, as the name suggests looks across the hotels own 15
hectares of appellation Touraine vineyards. The wines are not made on site
but rather in the cellar of local vigneron,
Pascal Avril. There is a gastronomic restaurant (with one Michelin Star)
serving traditional dishes often sourcing ingredients from their own potager.
The wine cellar is located 12 metres below the chateau and is filled with
some 12,000 bottles. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool, a tennis
court and bowling green. The same company also operates the excellent
Relais & Chateaux listed Les Hautes Roches in Rochecorbon, close to
Vouvray. In addition to the vineyards, there is a wooded park planted to
truffle oaks and the hotel boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool, a
tennis court and bowling green. Closed mid-January to the beginning of
March. The hotel is open all week but the restaurant is closed Sunday and
Monday between November and March.
3 Place Bouchard
L’Île-Bouchard
T/F: + 33 2 47 58 51 07
aubergedelile@orange.fr
www.aubergedelile.fr
Geneviève and Pierre Koniecko run this well
respected restaurant located on the island that gives this otherwise dull
little town its name. I haven’t eaten here since 2004 so elected not to
proffer a judgment on the place, but I can confirm we ate well here.
Closed December and January, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Place Bouchard
L’Île-Bouchard
www.lesquatrevents.fr
On the opposite side of the square to the Auberge de
L’Île, Guy and Nadine Jouleux run this basic bar and restaurant which
also has a few rooms that appeal more to business travelers.
CRAVANT-LES-CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 47 93 99 60
Simple restaurant on the roadside between Chinon and
Panzoult.
Huismes
T: + 33 2 47 95 47 44
Sebcuisto37@orange.com
www.auberge-37.com
This tired looking restaurant could do with a
facelift. I can’t comment on the quality of the food, but the menu
includes some classic restaurant dishes. Closed Sunday evening and Monday.
CINAIS
T: + 33 2 47 95 90 75
F: + 33 2 47 95 82 17
Auberge-le-palmier@wanadoo.fr
This is a small auberge at the heart of this
troglodyte village.
T: + 33 2 47 58 81 85
Guylaine and Jean-Marc Fayet run this basic eatery
situated on the busy main road through the town. Closed Sunday evening and
Monday.
CRISSAY-SUR-MANSE
Situated in one of France’s most beautiful
villages, this busy little café- wine bar offers simple but good food in
its homely setting or outside on its small vine covered terrace. Open
between March and September. Closed Sunday evening and Monday except in
July and August when it’s open all week. Inexpensive.
CHINON
T: + 33 47 93 25 64
Marion Krebs owns this tiny self-catering studio on the
island in the middle of the Vienne.
Colette Varanne
2 Rue du Parc
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 93 96 55
P: + 33 6 73 04 07 06
Colette is the wife of young
vigneron, Nicolas. This basic two bedroomed vignerons
cottage set within the Varenne’s own vineyard is just a two minute walk
down into the medieval quarter of Chinon – although one should allow
five minutes to walk up the steep road on the way back…
T: + 33 2 47 93 44 15
www.lemoulingirault.com
Self-catering cottage owned by Chistophe Baudry,
part of the local wine dynasty.
T: + 33 2 47 58 64 64
F: + 33 2 47 95 27 13
info@domainedebeausejour.com
www.domainedebeausejour.com
Marie-Claude Chauveau has two immaculately
furnished properties on offer, both with views over Beauséjours own
vineyards. There is an open air swimming pool and terrace. Open all year.
Very highly recommended.
Gîte – La
Bellivière
5 Rue de la Bellivière
Beaumont-en-Véron
T: + 33 2 47 93 15 24
5starloire@orange.fr
www.5starloire.com
Owned and operated by fellow Brits, Linda and Richard Garner these two
recently renovated self-catering cottages served as the base during my
time researching the Chinon appellation. Located in a quiet part of the Véron,
close to the banks of the Vienne, La Bellivière is still just a five
minute drive away from the centre of Chinon. This is not only an excellent
base for discovering the Chinonnais, but also ideal for touring the château
country in general given its central location. Each property sleeps two
people and available only to couples. Very highly recommended. (Last
stayed 04/11).
Gîte –
Château
de Coulaine
Pascal
& Étienne De Bonnaventure
Coulaine
BEAUMONT-EN-VÉRON
T: + 33 2 47 98 44 51
F: + 33 2 47 93 49 15
chateaudecoulaine@orange.fr
chateaudecoulaine@club-internet.fr
Spend
a night in this 15th c Flamboyant, gothic, Italian inspired
chateau.
12 Route des Fontaines d’Auzon
HUISMES
T: + 33 2 47 95 40 36
P: + 33 6 30 58 82 03
Valpean37@aol.com
www.amivac.com/site30733
Valérie Péan owns this two bedroomed 16th
Century house restored in 2009.
T: + 33 2 47 95 89 81
charlotte@loirevalleyretreat.com
jerome@loirevalleyretreat.com
www.loirevalleyretreat.com
Owners Charlotte and Jérôme Field own this 15th
Century manor located some 8 kilometres from Chinon. There are four suites
available.
BEAUMONT-EN-VERON
T: + 33 2 47 58 43 53
P: + 33 6 80 30 61 00
Micheline and Guy-Marie Bach run a self-catering
apartment from this ancient farm.
T: +1 212 362 4716
tlinwood@club-internet.fr
Located in La Rochelle, about 15 minutes’ walk
into the town. This 200 year old renovated small holding is owned by
American Tim Linwood. There is a large swimming pool and enjoys high speed
internet access.
www.gites-touraine.com
This three bedroomed half-timbered house, dating
back to 1465, is at the very heart of medieval Chinon.
www.gites-touraine.com
Between the town and country and about a 10
minute walk into the centre of Chinon, this 17th C semi
troglodyte house overlooks the Vienne valley and offers two properties for
rent.
7 Rue de la Vauguyon
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 98 09 01
P: + 33 6 83 28 20 08
la-bonne-note.fr
contact@la-bonne-note.fr
There are 4 rooms available for rent here.
CHINON
T/F: + 33 2 47 98 42 78
www.lamaisondesbellesvues.com
lamaisondesbellesvues@orange.fr
La
Maison des Belles Vues is a 19th Century house situated overlooking the
quayside of the river Vienne in the medieval town of Chinon. The house is
full of culture and character, the owners being great art and music
lovers. There are 3 luxury rooms, two doubles and one single. Each room
has en suite facilities. Guests also have use of a garage for secure
parking.
115 rue Jean Jacques Rousseau
CHINON
T: + 33 2 47 95 56 14
P: + 33
6 08 75 63 81
www.logis-saint-mexme.fr
contact@logis-saint-mexme.fr
Hélène and Jean-Michel Craye have two rooms available in their lovely
house just opposite the church that lends their establishment its name.
La Chapellerie
CRAVANT
LES CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 47 93 16 27
F: + 33
2 47 98 01 99
P: + 6 27 56 98 31
www.chambresleshirondelles.com
info@chambresleshirondelles.fr
This semi-troglodyte property offers three
suites and is available all the year.
CRAVANT-LES-CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 47 98 35 07
F: + 33 2 47 98 35 07
www.lesberthaisieres.com
At the heart of an immense property in the vines;
there are three rooms available and guests can enjoy time in the pool and
a gym. With sufficient notice, the proprietors also offer a Table d’Hôte
menu serving traditional food.
MARÇAY
T: + 33 2 47 93 10 55
P: + 33 6 83 95 97 97
www.domainedebeauvais.fr
www.domainedebeauvais.com
I met Sandi and Jacques Meisner by chance at the
annual Salon des Vins in Chinon. Their property in Marçay, about ten
minutes’ drive south of Chinon, has two bedrooms with a lounge,
fireplace, garden and terrace.
6 Rue du Prieuré
Les Roches Saint-Paul
LIGRÉ
T: + 33 2 47 93 90 62
gcha@hotmail.fr
www.lacloseriesaintmartin.fr
Located in a hamlet 6 kilometres from Chinon, La
Closerie is part of an ancient dependence
that was established between the 12th and 17th
Century. There is one suite and three rooms.
La Fuye
LIGRÉ
T: + 33 2 47 93 99 87
F: + 33 2 47 93 24 91
Contact@manoirlafuye.fr
www.manoirlafuye.fr
This 18th Century manor, about 11
kilometres from Chinon, offers five en-suite rooms and a swimming pool.
Le Manoir de Beauvais
LIGRÉ
T: + 33 2 47 93 49 97
info@auprincegrenouille.fr
www.auprincegrenouille.fr
A beautiful looking classified 17th
Century historic manor set in its own parkland. There are five rooms. The
Prince de Grenouille is around seven kilometres from Chinon and is open
all year round.
Le Rouilly
LIGRÉ
T: + 33 2 47 93 95 59
F: + 33 2 47 93 93 50
martinedescampes@hotmail.com
www.clos-de-ligre.com
There are three spacious rooms in the
dependence to this mid-19th Century house. Guests can enjoy
the garden and a swimming pool. One room is the eponymously named Le
Pressoir.
CRAVANT LES CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 47 93 08 94
P: + 33
6 60 23 26 29
www.lescamelias.fr
camelias.pallus@wanadoo.fr
Three
rooms which includes one suite. This completely restored 18th
Century house is between the communes of Cravant and Panzoult is set in
vineyards and is within walking distance of the Chinon forest. Open all
the year
CRAVANT LES CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 47 93 12 40
P: + 33
6 08 14 31 71
www.lesbertinieres.com
catherine.schlecht@hotmail.fr
Two rooms available in this 19th Century maison bourgeois. Open all year.
11 & 12 Coteaux du Sonnay
CRAVANT-LES-CÔTEAUX
T: + 33 2 4793 29 68
www.baudry-dutour.com
Marie-Claire and Jean Baudry offer two gîtes
which can accommodate between 2 and 12 people.
12
Le Moulin à Tan
CRAVANT-LES-CÔTEAUX
T: +
33 2 47 93 31 13
F: + 33 2 47 98 30 48
pierre.sourdais@wanadoo.fr
www.domaine-pierre-sourdais.com
This two roomed maison
tourangelle is located in caves under the vines.
16 route de Riparfond
HUISMES
T: + 33 2 47 95 52 40
F: + 33
2 47 95 58 71
Four rooms available and is open
all the year.
1 rue de la Chancellerie
HUISMES
T: + 33
2 47 95 46 76
www.lachancellerie.com
info@lachancellerie.com
Two rooms and one suite.
Open all the year.
7 route de Rigny-Ussé
HUIMES
T: + 33 2 47 95 49 78
F: + 33 6 79 37 61 01
www.lacouture.co.uk
lesleymiles@hotmail.com
Two rooms available.
8 Rue des Caves Sautys
HUIMES
T: + 33 2 47 95 49 30
F: + 33 6 31 90 96 10
www.lesrochesarenards.fr
contact@lesrochesarenards.fr
Three
rooms available and is open
all the year.
LA ROCHE CLERMAULT
T: + 33 2 47 95 89 81
F: + 33
6 33 70 17 21
www.loirevalleyretreat.com
charlotte@loirevalleyretreat.com
Four
suites available.
7 Clos de Roche Piché
LIGRÉ
T: + 33 2 47 93 33 74
P: + 33
6 21 31 22 46
www.closderochepiche.fr
brigitte.wilmann@wanadoo.fr
Two rooms available in this 19th Century old wine domaine.
Closed between Christmas and March.
11 Rue Basse
SAVIGNY-EN-VÉRON
T: + 33 2 47 58 42 49
Two rooms in a converted grange
in the heart of the Véron countryside. Antique furniture, exposed stone
walls and wooden beams.
BEAUMONT-EN-VÉRON
T: + 33 2 47 98 44 51
T: + 33 2 47 58 46 86
www.chateaudedanzay.com
A small 15th Century château with
seven rooms which accommodate huge fireplaces and four poster beds. There
is an outside swimming pool. Reviews by guests have been mixed to say the
least.
CHAVEIGNES
T: + 33 2 47 58 26 31
F: + 33 2 47 58 27 47
www.la-varrenne.com
Joëlle and Gérard Dru-Sauer own this 17th
Century manor. There are three spacious rooms decorated with the families
own antique furniture and is open all year. Swimming pool.
Louis Guérin
Route de Neuil
CRISSAY-SUR-MANSE
T: + 33 2 47 97 07 81
www.lesvallees-crissay.fr