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Information for visiting, living in, or just passing through the Garden of England.
Accommodation bargains, where to visit, what to see, and lots more!
Information for visiting, living in, or just passing through the Garden of England.
Accommodation bargains, where to visit, what to see, and lots more!
Article : Trevor Claringbold
Photos : Natalia Kolesnikova
Photos : Natalia Kolesnikova
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Our Choice of Accommodation
Le Chapy Self Catering Gites
Near Saumur.
A superb small farm with gites to
rent, run by a British family.
Le Chapy is just outside Saumur,
and is very reasonable. The hosts,
Bill & Fiona Hanna, are friendly and
welcoming.
+33 241 67 48 03.
www.lechapy.com
Hotel Mercure,
Blois.
Overlooking the river, not far from
the town centre, it’s within easy
reach of all the main chateaux.
+33 254 56 66 66.
www.mercure-blois@wanadoo.fr
Our Choice of Restaurant
L’Orangerie Restaurant
Saumur Chateau.
+33 241 67 12 88.
Le Grande Monarque
Azay-le-Rideau.
+33 247 45 40 08.
Le Chapy Self Catering Gites
Near Saumur.
A superb small farm with gites to
rent, run by a British family.
Le Chapy is just outside Saumur,
and is very reasonable. The hosts,
Bill & Fiona Hanna, are friendly and
welcoming.
+33 241 67 48 03.
www.lechapy.com
Hotel Mercure,
Blois.
Overlooking the river, not far from
the town centre, it’s within easy
reach of all the main chateaux.
+33 254 56 66 66.
www.mercure-
Our Choice of Restaurant
L’Orangerie Restaurant
Saumur Chateau.
+33 241 67 12 88.
Le Grande Monarque
Azay-
Bike Rental is available from the Lac de
Loire Campsite, on the outskirts of Blois.
+33 254 74 22 78.
Passport to the Loire Tourist Pass
You can buy a ticket from the local tourist
offices (called a Passport to the Loire) that
will give you entry to ten of the National
Monuments in the valley. This will save you
a good deal of money if you are planning to
visit a number of attractions.
Loire Campsite, on the outskirts of Blois.
+33 254 74 22 78.
Passport to the Loire Tourist Pass
You can buy a ticket from the local tourist
offices (called a Passport to the Loire) that
will give you entry to ten of the National
Monuments in the valley. This will save you
a good deal of money if you are planning to
visit a number of attractions.
