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A stone building with a sloped roof, a small garden with potted plants, and a gravel path.
An aerial view of a historic abbey with a prominent tower, surrounded by fields and trees.
A living room with two striped armchairs, a white coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
A covered swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A historic stone building with a sign reading "Abbaye de Bois Aubry".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Futuroscope
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Villandry
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming cottages on historical site 12th century

Luxurious Self Catering Gites at the Unique Estate of The Abbaye de Bois-Aubry.

Our two gites, dating back to 13th century, have been completely restored, providing a good balance between French tradition and modern comfort, enhancing the spirit of your holiday. The gites are located by the outdoor swimming pool and entry to the private estate is through the main automatic gates. Each gite has a private parking space within the communal area, ensuring secure parking for your peace of mind. The gites, La Porterie, and Le Grenier A Grains are of different sizes, have individual gardens and the Abbaye, as a romantic backdrop, ensures harmony and privacy. As a holiday destination, there is so much to see. We will offer you a guided tour of the estate where you may also visit the tomb of Yul Brynner; the glamour of Hollywood in rural France!

We, Christine and Marc-Oliver, welcome you to our unique home. We live on the estate and will be available to greet you on arrival and assist you daily if required. We speak fluent English yet will be happy to develop your French.

And for the little "fans", you'll find the last info on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABBAYE-DE-BOIS-AUBRY/103914159863
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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 # 6286408
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Luzé

Located in Luzé, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chateaux de la Loire and Château du Rivau are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and La Vallee de Courtineau. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, fishing and golfing.
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Luzé, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Futuroscope - 50 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Château de Langeais - 57 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Royal Abbey of Fontevaud - 59 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Château de Villandry - 60 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Port de Piles Station - 17 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de la Mairie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Uubanovsky Séverine les Ormes - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪les petits gourmets - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Table des Ecoliers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chanthana Thai Cook - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming cottages on historical site 12th century have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottages on historical site 12th century?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottages on historical site 12th century located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and Château du Rivau. Domaine Charles Joguet and La Vallee de Courtineau are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Wonderful place in an idyllic setting.

A truly fabulous week in a stunning setting. The Gite was so beautifully designed and set within the stunning grounds of the abbey. The boys loved the great swimming pool and Marc and Christine couldn’t have been better hosts. The tips and local knowledge were really appreciated and we were very grateful to Marc for taking us out in the jeep. Just wish now we had been able to book for longer. Many Thanks , Paul & Vicky
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello Paul and Vicky Thank you for your nice rewiew. We are happy that you enjoed your stay at the Abbey. Hope to see you with the boy's another time ! What about Paul's finger? Hope you had a nice trip back . Christine&Marc
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10. Ever wondered how it feels to live in a real-life castle? Got kids dreaming of knights, dragons, and princess towers? Do yourselves a favour and book this place now! It’s a real hidden gem in the Loire Valley. We just spent an amazing week at a 12th-century Abbey, and pictures do not do it justice. So much bigger, better, and prettier in real life—you'll feel like you're holidaying on a millionaire's retreat.The grounds are expansive and include the gravestone and museum of actor Yul Brynner. There’s a large covered pool, table tennis, Kubb, and games provided. You'll sleep like a baby in the enormous, cool bedrooms thanks to the original thick stone walls and high ceilings. Everything was spotlessly clean, fresh, and wonderfully restored.Our hosts, Marc and Christine, were fabulous—kind, welcoming, and never intrusive, but always on hand for local tips. We had a lovely aperitif with them, and Marc even gave us a private tour and access to the 45m high tower! Location is great: 10 mins from the Richelieu supermarket, 40 mins to Futuroscope and many châteaux.I booked despite a negative review... and boy was I right. Yeah, there's a beam to duck under and no internal doors. So what? It's 12th-century charm and were here with our kids. Lie in the big bath in the middle of the room with a glass of wine and you'll get it. We loved it, the kids (11yrs) loved it, and your biggest problem will just be deciding which of these fabulous gîtes to book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Thank you for your nice review David .We are very happy you enjoyed your week at the Abbey! Have a nice trip back ! Christine & Marc
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2/10 Terrible

Rebecca B.

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

We could not even stay one night. No refund.

Bathroom and bedroom open plan. No door on the toilet! Thick beam 1.5m from the ground to get to the bed. At 5'2" I had to duck my husband at over 6' - impossible. Specified a tall husband and they didn't mention it. Door to adjoining property with such large gaps around it - this is a public room and you will be able to hear men urinating. Hosts refused any refund. Our holiday ruined!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Sans commentaire.... Voyez les autres appréciations qui en disent long!
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Ann W.

Beautiful gite, beautiful setting

Over the years I have stayed at numerous gives all over France, with varying degrees of satisfaction. So I don't give out 5 stars very often. This gite deserves every one of them. It is in a stunning setting, it has personal privacy and all mod cons one could possibly ask for. It is situated in an excellent position for visits to most of the popular sites in the Loire Valley. Here I should mention the owners, Marc and Christine who went out of their way to be helpful and welcoming, but were never intrusive. Marc came around with a local map and spent time telling us about some of the lesser known places to visit that we would never have found on our own. On a practical note, the swimming pool is gorgeous and our gite La Porterie was right next to it,though not intrusively so. The Abbaye ruins are quite beautiful and we had a most informative guided tour with Marc of the Abbaye and the grounds. I cannot recommend this gite highly enough - it ticks every box.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you ann for this review .We are really happy you enjoyed it so much and we hope to see you here again! Best regards Christine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

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

Geweldig genoten

Super vakantie gehad, geweldige locatie bij een Abdij met veel historie,gastvrouw en heer zijn in 1 woord fantastisch,je voelt je gelijk welkom. Komen hier graag nog een keer terug
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Dank u ! Wij wachten graag voor dit keer terug!!
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Traumhafter Urlaub in außergewöhnlicher Unterkunft

Wir hatten 2 wunderschöne Wochen bei Marc und Christine, die unheimlich nett und hilfsbereit sind. Das Kloster ist eine ganz außergewöhnliche Kulisse für einen Urlaub. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr sauber und bestens ausgestattet, uns hat nichts gefehlt. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr sauber und lädt zum Schwimmen ein. Ein besonderes Erlebnis waren die Ausfahrten mit dem Jeep, zu denen Marc uns eingeladen hat. Der Sternenhimmel mit Milchstraße (!!!) war überwältigend! Durch die Abgeschiedenheit konnten wir perfekt entspannen, dazu hat auch beigetragen, dass wir für guten Handyempfang ein paar Meter vor die Haustür gehen mussten. Da legt man das Handy eher mal weg ;-) Wir haben viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die nähere und weitere Umgebung und für Restaurants bekommen. Vielen Dank auch für die Hilfe mit unserem Auto! Wir kommen gerne wieder und können dieses Feriendomizil wärmstens empfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
Hello Teresa and Christian Thank you for your nice review! We where really happy to welcome you at the abbey and hope to see you another time! Christine &Marc
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10/10 Excellent

Thilo H.

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

Great Gîte with a mix of culture history and design

We had a wonderful summer stay as a family in this Gîte. It is a mix of culture and history with design. It offers quite and nature while being close to many castles and other activities nearby. The hosts Christine and Marc were very welcoming and offered help and advice on how to explore the Abbey and its surroundings. They made our stay extra pleasant with special tips, tours and were always there to help. We enjoyed our stay and the region very much and can’t wait to get back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Achim G.

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

Best of Touraine and Poitou

In strange Covid-19 summer we spent amazing and relaxing holidays in the historic monument of Abbaye-St-Michel-de-Bois-Aubry. Christine and Marc are perfect hosts, thanks again for the warm welcome, your kind hospitality, the magnificent Jeep safari and abbey tour, lot of tips for excursions and culinary highlights and for being available when ever needed. The house is really unique, giving us charming accommodation for 14 days, providing enough space for four of us on three open levels. I never hit one of the countless wooden beams within this former agricultural building, even in the night! But people should know each other, there is not one door inside! The beds, bedclothes and linen are comfortable. The free-standing bathtube is stylish in fact, of course we took a bath although there is a multi-nozzle-shower as well! The kitchen is well equipped, quantity of dinnerware and cutlery is sufficient for utilisation of the dishwasher. The living room is quite comfortable with two couches, but used seldom in summertime. Outside sitting area is surrounded by hedges, providing privacy. The swimming pool is quite big and well maintained, sunbeds are available. There are several suites in the park area surrounding the abbey, every day you can choose your favourite place in this adventure playground. During our stay the abbey was embedded in pictureresque sunflowers and grainfields. In the village Luzé you can dispose your sorted waste only, next bakery is in Nouatre approx. 10 minutes away, to the next supermarket in St Maure, Richelieu or L'Ile-Bouchard it takes roundabout 20 minutes by car. This location is perfect to explore either the Loire-Valley with its medieval cities and chateaus or the Romanesque Poitou, even day trips to La Rochelle and/ or the beaches in Aquitaine are possible, when starting early. Kind regards!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
Thank you very much achim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

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

Wonderfully Rural Perfection

Our stay at the Abbaye was just wonderful!!! Our hosts, Christina and Marc, were very lovely and welcoming. They were very easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We were able to take a tour of the Abbaye and it’s grounds with Marc, who is very knowledgeable and passionate about retaining the history of the time period. Once we were familiar with the roads , it was easy to get to Chinon and Richelieu from our apartment. The apartment was very comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed. We were even welcomed with some champagne and snacks upon our arrival. We would have loved to have been able to stay longer and enjoyed the relaxation of the site. We will definitely stay again next time we are in the Loire Valley.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Jeannie! Hope you could find a shipping for the vouvray! We are having a jambalaya to night!!Best regards Christine&Marc
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelheid K.

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub

Eine traumhafte Immobilie. Die Ruhe und der Sternenhimmel waren überragend. Die Gastgeber haben tolle Tipps für Besichtigungen und zum Essen gehen gehabt. Die Jeepfahrten und die Tour durch die Klosteranlage waren sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. So haben wir das nicht erwartet. Tolle Gastgeber, sehr freundlich und witzig. Vielen Dank
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle W.

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Eine ganz besondere Unterkunft

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Urlaub in dieser ganz besonderen Unterkunft. Wir waren als Familie zu fünft im sehr ansprechend und modern ausgebauten Haus Grenier Grain. Auf dem Gelände gibt es nur ein weiteres Ferienhaus für 3 Personen. Der ganz besondere Charme der Abbeye und des traumhaften Geländes hat alle in seinen Bann gezogen. Das Vermieterehepaar wohnt ebenfalls auf dem Gelände. Die Beiden sind unglaublich nett, auskunftsfreudig und hilfsbereit. Wir kamen in den Genuss einer Landrover Tour querfeldein und einer hochinteressanten unterhaltsamen Führung durch die Abbeye. Die Schlösser der Loire sind alle gut zu erreichen. Wer einen historischen Urlaub in ganz besonderem Ambiente sucht ist hier richtig.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carlijn S.

Perfect!

Prachtige locatie, aardige verhuurders en echt helemaal perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Lovely place, lovely people

Thank you so much for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

een ongelooflijk verblijf in een ongelooflijke omgeving met een ongelooflijk gastgezin

Ik ben bijna zestig en heb al heel wat campings, hotels en gites gezien in Europa, maar dit sloeg werkelijk alles. De abdij en de twee gites liggen afgesloten van de buitenwereld. Je krijgt enkel toegang door de code in te tikken aan de poort, en dan .... is alles van jou. Onze gite was de grotere van de twee, slaapplaats voor 5 personen, met wat tekort aan privacy, want geen aparte kamers. Een dubbelbed op de eerste verdieping, daar ook een echt luxe bad en idem douche en toilet, een dubbelbed op de tweede verdieping, maar nergens muren ertussen. Dus echt wel iets voor heel goede vrienden of een gezin. Wat ons eerst een gebrek leek te zijn, bleek helemaal geen probleem. Een heel ruime keuken, met alles erop en eraan. Een comfortabele living die we nauwelijks gebruikt hebben. Want een voortuintje omgeven door heggen met een tafelset voor zeker zes personen, maakt dat je meer buiten ontbijt en leeft, in alle privacy. De gite staat vlak naast de abdij zelf. Voor een deel gerestaureerd, een groot deel nog niet, maar alles en altijd vrij toegankelijk voor de gasten. Dus 's avonds achter de adbij in de ruime tuinen van de prachtige zonsondergang genieten, of nog effe de toren van de hoofdkerk op om van het uitzicht te genieten, het mag en kan allemaal. De abdij is echt van jou. Ze hebben twee Minerva jeeps uit de jaren vijftig, en nodigen je vaak uit om zo een ritje te maken 's avonds, d'r leeft nogal wat wild in de bossen, of naar de bakker een paar kilometer verderop. MarcO, Christine en hun zoon Igor zijn franstalige Belgen, maar ze geven zich echt moeite om Nederlands te praten, en Engels kan altijd. Te warm ? Dan snel een duik in het open zwembad onder het afdak van een oude schuur. Je wil een bezoek brengen aan een stadje in de buurt of kajakken ? Het gezin zorgt ervoor. Wat je zeker moet doen: een ritje te maken met de jeeps.En MarcO's rondleiding door de abdij voor buitenstaanders. Gepassioneerd !Wil je fruit of kruiden voor de BBQ uit de tuinen ? Zelfbediening is de boodschap. De kastelen van de Loire bezoeken ? Een klein uurtje rijden en je bent er. En wil je de laatste rustplaats van Yul Brunner, filmheld uit de jaren vijftig, zien ? In jouw tuinen achter jouw abdij. Want dat is het: het staat allemaal open voor jou tijdens je verblijf. Je hebt een slechte gsm-verbinding en een traag internet. Maar dat mis je niet. Wil je een roman schrijven of een scriptie , los van de wereld en toch thuis voelen ... Doen ! Ongelooflijk maar wel waar
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Dank-u Tania voor dat vriendelijke beoordeling! Wij waren zeer blij met u verblijf bij ons! Groetjes aan allemaal and mischien tot volgende jaar !! Igor vous embrasse!
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

WOW!! This place is amazing!!

Just returned from a wonderful week at this beautiful place. The accommodation was clean, spacious, very well equipped and full of character. The gite is set in the stunningly beautiful grounds of the abbey which is full of history and character and has a lovely swimming pool which is perfect when wanting to cool off from the glorious sunshine that we had. Our hosts Marc and Christine couldn't have been more welcoming, showing us all the best places to go & giving us a fantastic guided tour of the abbey. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Situated in a peaceful hamlet but just a short drive from the delights of the Loire Valley. We had the most wonderful holiday and would not hesitate to return to this wonderful place again. Thank you so much - Vicki & Sally
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello Vicky and Sally! We are happy to see that you loved our abbey! We hope to see you another time with the whole family! Best regards Marc&Christine
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10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

What a wonderful place

We have just got back after a couple of weeks touring around the Loire and we spent one of those weeks at this wonderful Abbey , the location is stunning , the accommodation (we were in Le Grenier Le Grains) is beautifully maintained and very comfortable , and the pool is just gorgeous ! we had a great time visiting the many places of interest and Chateau`s in the area as well as indulging a hobby of collecting Antiques, our hosts Marc and Christina couldn't have been more helpful in locating Brocantes and Vie de Greniers for us we went home with a car full of new treasures ! Thank you so much for a wonderful time and we will see you again Im sure ,warmest regards Sue & Jules
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Sue for your nice review! We where very pleased to welcome you and hope to see you again in one of our gîtes.! The gîte was in perfect condition when you left ! Thank you for that. Christine
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10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Heaven on earth!! 💖💖💖

Wow! Where do we start? The setting is absolutely idyllic. We stayed in the Porterie, next to the abbey. Cosy yet perfect. The house had every mod con we required yet still had all its rustic charm. Our hosts made us feel like a part of the family from the moment we arrived yet were never intrusive in our holiday. They showed us around the historic setting and advised on all the surrounding points of interest. They were always on hand when we needed them. We travelled with a thirteen year old and a six year old. The wifi connection meant we had a happy teen and the swimming pool, fully stocked with toys for the children, kept our six year old happy for hours. Charming, relaxing, perfect!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie W.

Very Special place.....Extra special hosts!!

What an amazing family holiday we had this year! We were so fortunate to spot this beautiful listing on the homeAway website but be warned, even those fabulous photos and rave reviews could not do full justice to the magical place that is Labbaye de Bois Aubry!We at once felt so privileged to live for a week alongside the abbey in accommodation that was luxurious, spotless and extremely well equipped.The grounds were picture postcard perfect and the wider area was steeped in history and culture... a week was just not long enough to explore its riches. We holidayed with 2 teenagers and a preteen , who spent their days swimming, exploring and absorbing more history than they had ever learned in school. Last but not least we must give huge credit to our exceptional hosts Mark and Christine who brought the abbey to life for us and went above and beyond all expectations to make our stay the fabulous success that it was. To our new friends Mark an Christine, a huge Thank you from us all. For anyone considering a visit to Labbaye.....Go for it, you will certainly be delighted!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so mutch for your review! We would love to have your kind of family in our gîte all the times .We were really happy to welcome you here ! Hope to see you here another time !
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10/10 Excellent

L M.

Geweldige locatie; prachtig vakantieverblijf

De gites zijn mooi verbouwd en van alle nodige zaken voorzien. De locatie is werkelijk fantastisch en de gastheer (Marc) en gastvrouw (Christine) zijn zeer vriendelijke en behulpzaam. Wij zijn er met 4 kinderen geweest en ook de kinderen hebben zich prima vermaakt. Er is alle ruimte voor hen om te spelen, ook het zwembad is heel mooi. Kortom, een aanrader!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Beautiful gite

My family and I have stayed in many gites in France, and this one is the best. The photographs don't do justice to the stunning setting of the abbey where you can wander freely in the grounds and pick fruit from the trees. The standard of cleanliness and comfort is excellent, and you can swim in a lovely pool beneath lanterns. Marc and Christine are on hand to provide extensive information about the area which is rich in culture.
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10/10 Excellent

stefanie h.

Traumurlaub mit Kulturdenkmal

Es war einfach perfekt: Sommerurlaub im Loire-Tal, eine ehrwürdige alte Abtei und ein Ferienhaus aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. Selten haben wir uns in einem Urlaub so glücklich gefühlt, wie hier auf dem Lande. Das Gite war hochwertig und liebevoll eingerichtet, der große Pool lockte zum Schwimmen und im Obstgarten reiften Äpfel, Birnen, Aprikosen... Von unserem wunderschönen Areal konnten wir in kurzer Zeit alle Loire-Schlösser erreichen, die wir im Umkreis besichtigen wollen. Und Marc-Oliver und seine Familie waren so herzlich und aufmerksam (Danke für die tolle Fahrt mit dem US-Jeep! Danke für die zahlreichen Ausflugs- und Restaurant-Tipps! Danke für eine besondere Führung durch die Abtei!), dass wir gern wiederkommen möchten. Ein echter Geheimtipp!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Nous avons été ravis d' accueillir cette famille venue de Berlin .Leur discrétion et leur gentillesse font d' eux des locataitres idéaux.Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de les recevoir à nouveaux dans nos gîtes!
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10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Rural Idyll

An absolute find! Really fell for the look of this place when it came up online, and booked as soon as knew it was available. Very happy to discover it in the middle of very peaceful countryside, but within easy access of a walled town, Richelieu. Traditional village restaurant a few minutes drive away. Very welcoming and knowledgeable hosts in Marc and Christine, who have lovingly restored this gorgeous Abbaye. Nothing too much trouble, Happy to chat and assist whenever possible. Have now booked to return and would thoroughly recommend to those who are seeking a quiet base to discover this lovely area of France. Top tip - take a telescope, as the skies are so clear at night! And if you are travelling with children - the treetop rope course at St Benoit Aventure is definitely worth a visit!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Nous avons été ravis d' accueillir cette famille venue d'Angleterre .Leur discrétion et leur gentillesse font d' eux des locataires idéaux.Nous savons qu' ils reviendrons et avons hâte de les revoir dans nos gîtes!
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10/10 Excellent

Arnaud B.

Un cadre idyllique et un ...

Un cadre idyllique et un accueil très chaleureux pour une semaine de vacances agréable et reposante.
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10/10 Excellent

"Disfrutamos enormemente ...

"Disfrutamos enormemente de esta preciosa casa, en un entorno idílico, con un completísimo equipamiento, arreglada y dcorada con gusto y cuidado. Nuestros hijos recuerdan con cariño los baños en la piscina y las cenas en el jardín. Gracias a los propietarios Marc y Christine por vuestra atención y compañía.Muy bien situado para conocer todo el sur de valle del Loira."
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10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

"Pasamos una semana fantá...

"Pasamos una semana fantástica !. La casa y el entorno son estupendos. Sus propietarios Marc y Christine nos aconsejaron e informaron de las mejores visitas para realizar. Es un punto de partida perfecto para visitar toda la zona. Nuestras hijas lo pasaron en grande en la piscina que tiene una vistas increíbles. La abadía es preciosa. Gracias Marc y Christine por esta semana inolvidable ! Muy recomendable, sin dudarlo."

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