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We offer a spacious self-contained accommodation perfect for couples in a 17th century historically important townhouse, "Maison-des-Chevaliers."
Location: Loudun, between Chinon/Saumur, Tours area, Centre-Loire Valley (a UNESCO World heritage Site), France, Europe (close to Chateaux & vineyards of the Loire).
Accommodation: Part of our old townhouse; a superb, tastefully-furnished and well-equipped self-catering apartment : 1 bedroom, sitting room, bathroom and kitchen (sleeps 2). The National Board of Tourism has granted the apartment three stars *** in the category "Meublé de Tourisme". This is a guarantee of high quality.
Loudun is a pleasant town of 8,000 with ancient streets and five officially recognized historic monuments. Visited, but not overly-touristed, it is well situated for visiting the chateaux and vineyards of the region. Loudun is near Chinon, Saumur and Fontevraud (a royally-sponsored abbey complex associated with the Plantagenets).
You will be warmly received at our townhouse with a large walled garden. Though the "Maison-des-Chevaliers" is located in the very center of the old town, it is surprisingly tranquil. Yet almost everything is outside your door; cafés, shops,restaurants and a lively and colorful weekly farmer’s market.
The property has recently undergone a major and thoughtful renovation. We incorporated high end improvements (especially in the kitchen and bathroom), yet preserved the essential original historic features of the house. (A previous restoration had been carried out in 1663, by the owner at that time, the Counselor and the Attorney General of the King Louis XIII).
To-day, the English-speaking owners (Swedish/French couple who returned to the area after retiring) live in the main part of the house. If you wish, we can offer advice on any aspect of your holiday. Or, if you prefer, we can leave you in peace to explore the area in your own way.
Steps from your car is the apartment's private entrance. Walking up via the tower and the restored 350-years old stone staircase (just 16 steps), you enter the apartment's large and comfortably furnished sitting room and dining area. The fully-equipped kitchen is adjacent. The sitting room and the bedroom each have an exquisite original fireplace and are furnished with antiques. The very large, light and airy bedroom has a large comfortable bed and fine linens. It's windows are south facing and overlook the walled garden, the adjoining park and the rooftops of the old town. Guests are welcome to use the garden, garden furniture and BBQ.
There is a DSL connection in the apartment as well.
We have strived to provide not just the typical "self-catering" or "gîte" minimal accommodations, but to provide something like the "comforts of home". |
