L'Abeaupinière

"My wife and I had the great pleasure of staying yesterday at this exceptional B&B near Chateauroux in France for an overnight stop. The house, a classical chateau from the 19th century, is extremely beautiful, as are the garden and park surrounding it. The French owners, Mr and Mrs d'Ussel, are charming, friendly and welcoming. They are talented cooks and wine experts and run their establishment in the best Swiss hotelier tradition. An elegant dining room, where guests enjoy delicious French cuisine and wine from the owners' AOC classified vineyard in the Languedoc, is set with crystal, porcelain and damask table cloth and napkins. The bedroom we had (a junior suite) was equally well furnished and equipped with a comfortable bed, fine bed linen and ensuite bathroom of a high standard. All in all, we were exceptionally impressed by our stay at l'Abeaupiniere. Indeed, having stayed at many exclusive hotels over the years, we can firmly state that we have seldom, if ever, encountered such hospitality, attention to detail and concern for the comfort and satisfaction of their guests, as we did yesterday in the shape of the d'Ussels. We warmly recommend their lovely B&B to anyone looking for a truly special place to stay in their region of France."

Château de Mazières

Villa du Cerf Thibault

"Located just a mile or two out of Le Blanc and up a private driveway accessible only via an electrically controlled gateway lies this little gem of a Bed & Breakfast establishment. I thoroughly expected to have to use all my (very poor) French knowledge of their language but the couple who run the place speak better English than I do so I was pleasantly surprized. We were shown to our quarters on the to floor which afforded us fabulous views. I am glad I am a fit -ish 74 year old as there isn't a lift! It is an old converted farmhouse and the rooms are fabulously clean. The ensuite bathroom equally so. Had we arranged in advance we could have eaten in the property but we ventured into Le Blanc for the evening. Once in bed we valued the through draft we achieved by opening all the windows. Breakfast was the usual Traditional French breakfast which seems to suit most travelers and we joined the French and filled our faces and we were wished an onward pleasant journey."

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