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UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

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A balcony with two blue lounge chairs and a small wooden stool, overlooking a river with a historic castle and church in the background.
A room with wooden walls, a round window with a view of a castle, and a floor lamp.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a central island, a round window, and a floor lamp.
A room with a large window offering a view of a historic castle across a river.
A modern kitchen with a wooden wall, a round window, a black countertop, and a white chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Château de Saumur
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Saumur, Pays De La Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino JOA de Saumur
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Château de Saumur
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

UNUSUAL and NEW! Amazing huge houseboat Gloriette de Loire ♥
This fully private houseboat offers a large space, cosy for holidays with all facilities. Safety area in the "chic" island of Saumur.
Fully equiped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and freezer, oven coffe machine, boiler... italian style shower in mosaïc, large bards or single beds, separate automatic toilets, WIFI....
This is an amazing fully private traditional boat of the Loire river. A very confortable and large self catering boat moored just in front of the castel of Saumur.
In close proximity you will find:
Traditional commerce and markets
Historicalcity center right opposite
Boarding pier right opposite
In summer time gigs in town

The boat makes the perfect place for a rest or to watch the castle and the historical city at night.

Nostalgia! The boat is a creation of the first copy of a wash houseboat in France built year 1895 with all facilities and great confort.
We rent as well an other houseboat the LOIRE ROMANCE moored just behind and a self catering independent rental , a beautiful place located at the first floor of the family nineteenth century villa : the VILLA DE LOIRE.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1379936a
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saumur

Located on a river, this houseboat is in Île d'Offard, a neighbourhood in Saumur. Cavalry Museum and Musée des Blindés are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturel Emile Joulain and Le Mystère des Faluns. Bioparc de Doué la Fontaine and Aqua Mundo Water Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Saumur, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Casino JOA de Saumur - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Château de Saumur - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Distillerie Combier - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Saumur Station - 13 min walk
  • Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie De La Bourse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie Côté Jardin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Cloud - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Le Général - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪French Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR on 21 Feb 2027 start from £257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR located?

Located in Île d'Offard, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Maison de Vin. Casino JOA de Saumur and Distillerie Combier are also within 1 mile (2 km). Saumur Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful location and everything we needed :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Wonderful stay on houseboat for nights. Stunning views and only a short walk into town. Accommodation was as described, spotlessly clean with everything you could need. George and Armelle very helpfell upon arrival. Would recomnend x
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location, very relaxing

A wonderful four days spent here in early September. The location is unbeatable with stunning views across the river and the chateau. Lots of wildlife - we saw otters, unusual birds - and there are a lot of fish in la Loire which swim around the boat. A very comfortable accommodation, lots of space for a small boat, well appointed and clean. The walk into Saumur centre takes about 10 minutes and is very pleasant. The choice of restaurants is good. We had several excellent meals. We will definitely be back! Thanks, Arnelles and George!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Andrew for your kind comments. Looking forward to seeing you an other time! Georges
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Ausstattung, toller Blick , sehr schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Concept de location sur la Loire très original avec vue magnifique. Excellente literie.Nous avons regretté l'absence d'un téléviseur durant les soirées pluvieuses.Deux places de parking devraient être réservées pour les occupants des 2 bateaux mis à la location. En effet un hôtel Mercure se trouvant à 200 mètres, ses clients se garent en face des bateaux et monopolisent les rares places de parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Très bel emplacement et belle « Cabane » bien équipée. Tout y est. Séjour très plaisant qui donne envie de revenir.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Urlaubsdomizil mit kleinen Schwächen

Die Lage des Boots mit direkten Blick auf das Schloss von Saumur ist fantastisch. Das Boot selbst ist sehr schön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es gibt allerdings (bis auf eine winzige „Besenkammer“) keinerlei Möglichkeiten, seine Koffer bzw. Kleidung zu verstauen. Wir haben die Koffer einfach auf eines der Betten im Wohnzimmer gelegt, wenn man aber tatsächlich zu viert anreist, wird es sehr eng mit der Gepäckunterbringung. Es gibt an Bord keine Klimaanlage, aber einige Ventilatoren. Wir hatten einige sehr heiße Tsge erwischt und da wurde es super heiß im Boot. Wir hatten das große Glück, dass das Nachbarboot erst in der letzten Nacht vermietet war. D.h., die allermeiste Zeit war es sehr ruhig und man schlief zum Quaken der Frösche ein. Am letzten Tag kamen Gäste auf das Nachbarboot. Leider liegt dessen Terrasse unmittelbar vor dem Schlafzimmer des kleineren Boots. Die Gäste dort hörten Musik, und tanzten bis in die Morgenstunden. Aufgrund der Hitze konnte man es nur mit offenem Schlafzimmerfenster aushalten, weshalb an Schlaf nicht zu denken war. Besteck und Geschirr an Bord sind spärlich, so dass man die Spülmaschine ständig laufen lassen muss. Es gibt einen sehr schmalen, wackeligen Außenbereich, aber Platz zum Essen hat man dort nicht, weshalb man sich doch sehr viel im Inneren des Boots aufhält. Insgesamt ein sehr schönes, außergewöhnliches Urlaubsdomizil mit ein paar kleineren Schwächen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Insolite et calme

Très bien situé pour rayonner sur la ville et découvrir les environs : château, vignobles, spectacle …
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfaitement original

Accueil tres sympa, hebergement original et propre, emplacement ideal, vue imprenable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe vue et emplacement

Petit apéro sur le ponton avec vue sur le château, au top. Bien situé pour balade aux environs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super. Merci encore

Disponible . A notre écoute. Super sympa Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

top

Top à refaire
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top séjour

We au top sous le soleil Un peu trop de gîte sur la péniche par rapport au précédent séjour
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

Propriétaire sympa la peniche superbe est bien aménagée avec une vue sur le château un séjour qu ont oubliera pas au top
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We had an amazing stay at Armelle & George's House Boat. They are fabulous hosts and we had everything we needed. It really is an amazing place and we will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

génial

je recommande
Verified review

8/10 Good

Agréable logis au fil de l'eau

agréable logis au fil de l'eau, parfait pour 6
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

We stayed here last September and came back for longer this year. Although la Loire was very low because of very hot and dry summer and we had a large almost private beach outside the boat, this didn’t affect the fact that this is a stunning location with the best view in Saumur! Just so beautiful and relaxing. Owner very friendly and helpful. Thanks Georges! See you next time!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Très bien

Le propriétaire est très sympathique, de très bon conseil pour les visites. Super séjour en famille.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Très agréable

Que des étoiles ******
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our third fabulous stay!

We stayed on the Loire Romance 3 years ago with our 3 teenage kids for a 4 night stay and loved it. Last year we came back for 4 nights (again on the Loire Romance) and again really enjoyed our stay. When we left, we promised each other we would come back again this year for a longer stay. This time we stayed on the Gloriette de Loire for a week. It was perfect. Privacy, a lovely space and that VIEW!!!! The Loire river is quite low this Summer and the deck of the Gloriette makes it very easy to get in and out of the water, so on the warmest days we swam in the river right off the deck (the water was less than a metre deep right next to the boat). It is also very clear water and there are lots of fish, leisurely swimming past as you sip your drink on the deck. The big sliding door along the deck together with the sliding door in the bedroom allow for great air circulation, so the boat never felt too warm. Armelle and Georges are responsive, gracious hosts and the boats are always impeccably clean on arrival. For a family with kids, the Loire Romance offers more privacy for parents as it offers 2 separate bedrooms. The Gloriette offers more open spaces, which is perfect for a couple or family/friends who don't mind spending most of their time on the boat in shared space. We certainly plan to come back again, these boats in this unbeatable location are a stroke of genius and I am almost reluctant to leave such a glowing review for fear that they'll be completely booked longer in advance, making it more difficult to plan our return :D The location of Saumur, in between Angers and Tours, is ideal as well, with a seemingly endless list of chateaux and pretty villages and towns to visit, all within easy reach. By the tame token, it is lovely to get into a rhythm of sleeping in, sauntering into town for fresh bread, cheese and wine (the town also has an un-be-lie-va-ble delicatessen that sells fresh, ready-made, gourmet dishes that beat most restaurant meals yet cost less than half of what you'd spend eating out) and then returning to the boat for a leisurely afternoon on the water, followed by dinner (more wine) and an evening walk along the river. You will feel spoiled for choice here and your stay is sure to feel too short! Thank you again Armelle and Georges, you make Saumur irresistable to us!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Merci beaucoup Linda! we are very happy with your comments. Actually when we have started our activities we wanted to have our visitors that would appreciate highly our boats . So when we see that you were delighted with your stay on our boats, we are perfectly happy! It is a great pleasure and this will encourage us to continue to move forwards. Saumur should be better known. You help make known our beautiful town. Thank you for your kindness. A bientôt à nouveau sur la Loire! Armelle and Georges
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Je recommande

Ce bateau est très confortable et la vue magnifique. On se sent vraiment bien sur ce bateau. Même par grand froid, on a eu bien chaud. Le propriétaire est très à l'écoute et sympathique. Je reviendrai aux beaux jours pour revoir le château, la ville , la Loire, le pont, les oiseaux... la nuit, le matin... J'ai adoré le charme de ce lieu.
Archival

6/10 Okay

bémols

Bon séjour dans son ensemble, malgré quelques désagréments: pas le bateau choisi au départ (pas d'espace séparé pour mon enfant), suite à une fuite d'eau avant notre arrivée; matins bruyants avec 5 ou 6 pêcheurs qui criaient et parlaient très fort, de 9h au coucher du soleil...équipements trop sommaires (ustensiles de cuisine insuffisants pour un séjour de 5 jours: pas de saladier, de couvercles, de couteau économe, de fait-tout) et évier en partie bouché (lave-vaisselle hors-service)... ce qui est un peu décevant en rapport avec le prix pratiqué. Sinon, nous avons positivé et notre séjour fut agréable. Nous n'avons malheureusement pas pu dire au-revoir à nos hôtes...
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Merci Michèle pour votre commentaire très précis ce qui nous permet d'améliorer nos prestations . En effet le bateau que vous aviez réservé n'était pas utilisable à votre arrivée. C'est pourquoi vous avez été surclassée sur le nouveau bateau et vous avez bénéficié d'une surface et un volume supérieur à celui que vous aviez réservé. La notion d'espace séparé pour l'enfant nous a donné l'idée de séparer le lit d'enfant par un système de cloison mobile et c'est une bonne remarque car la taille de la pièce permettra d'aménager l'espace. Bonne remarque également sur les ustanciles de cuisine que nous allons rajouter. Désolé pour l'évacuation de l'évier et du lave-vaisselle, ma seconde tentative de plongeon dans la Loire a été fructueuse et j'ai pu avec un outil adapté décoincer sous le bateau le tuyau qui freinait l'évacuation. Tout est rentré dans l'ordre. Quant aux pêcheurs du dimanche ils ont trouvé un lieu poisonneux plus en amont depuis qu'un autre est rentré avec une bouriche pleine à raz bord. Mais les vrais pêcheurs sont silencieux car le bruit effraie le poisson. J'espère que les illuminations du château ainsi que le panorama vous ont enchantés ainsi que la majesté de la Loire en hiver. Tous nos meilleurs voeux pour cette nouvelle année 2017 !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sublime séjour sur la Loire

Emplacement idéal face au château de Saumur, très romantique de nuit, ce bateau-lavoir est un nid douillet pour un séjour : spacieux, lumineux, bien équipé ......Un ponton pour profiter du coucher de soleil............ L'entretien du lieu est impeccable que ce soit au niveau du ménage, de la literie, sans oublier l'accueil des propriétaires chaleureux, souriant et en plus avec un cadeau de bienvenue ! Bravo et merci encore
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Un grand merci pour ce chaleureux commentaire. Celà nous fait plaisir car nous avons mis toute notre énergie à créer ce bateau particulier qui étonne les visiteurs. La propreté et le confort à bord sont notre priorité. Le panorama y fait aussi beaucoup grâce à la ville de Saumur qui avait validé notre projet initial avec enthousiasme. La Loire est un vrai bonheur en toute saison. A une autre fois peut-être? Armelle

About the host

Hosted by Armelle et Georges

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Armelle Bagot, co-founder and manager of DIFFERENT HOLIDAYS sarl a company that operates houseboats rentals and other self catering rentals.
Georges Valat, have been renting houseboat for 11 years : a large Dutch Tjak built year 1898 located in Paris and other boats in Saumur.

Why they chose this property

Amazing stationary trip on the Loire
Unique instant on the Loire so there so glamourous.
Spend DIFFERENT HOLIDAYS in France

What makes this property unique

Enjoy this stunning houseboat and the breathtaking view facing the Loire.
Magic view and great confort on board.
Beautiful and quiet residential area.

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English, French
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