Auberge du Bon Laboureur
Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘Lovely looking and efficiently run,’ say visitors. At the château gates, this l8th century post house (Relais du Silence) has been owned by the Jeudi family since 1902. lt consists of five small houses, each with garden. There is a shady terrace for summer meals, and a charming beamed dining room. Antoine Jeudi is chef (Michelin star, 16 Gault Millau points for, eg, terrine de foie gras,a spergesv ertesg rillées; cochond e lait, saucea ux épices douces).’ Everything was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful.’ Menus are short and change infrequently, so guests staying more than a few days may need to choose from the fairly expensive carte. Somec correspondents thought the service ‘cool’. Most bedrooms have antiques and air conditioning; some face a rose garden; the ones on the main road have double glazing. The large lounges have a modern décor, ‘a bit out of kilter with the old-world charm’. The swimming pool is in a secluded garden across the road.
Hotel details
Address
6 Rue Du Dr Bretonneau
Chenonceaux
Loire Valley
37150
France
Telephone
00 33 247 239 002
Bedrooms
9 suites,18 double. 2 suitable for disabled. Air conditioning.
Open
22 December to 06 January 2019 and 14 February to 11 November 2019.
Facilities
2 salons, bar,3 dining rooms. Terrace. 1.5 hectare garden. Heated swimming pool--summer 27 degrees, winter 32 degrees. Jacuzzi, massage room, and Scandinavian bathtub.
Background music
No.
Dogs
€16 per night.
Credit cards
Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Union Pay.
Prices
Per room: €149 to €295, suite €330 to €475. Breakfast: €19. Set Meal €60 to €115.
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