Charente/Poitiers
Le Vieux Château (budget)
Midway between Paris & Bordeaux, comfortable 12-bedroom auberge
Charente Maritime
Stunning, contemporary b&b close to Royan & Médoc vineyards
Charente Maritime
Lovely b&b with beach-chic feel nr Royan
Charente
Le Vieux Logis (mid)
In the village of Clam, between
Pons &
Jonzac, easy access to autoroute. Comfortable hotel with pool & restaurant
Vendée
Le Relais (budget)
Les Herbiers market town. Straightforward accommodation and great food
Vendée
Hotel Le Rabelais (mid)
Situated in historic
Fontenay le Comte, recommended by Francophile Anthony Peregrine
Vendée
Domaine de Brandois (lux)
Nr
La Roche sur Yon, 19th century chateau/pile, very grand. Recommended by the Sunday Times
Loire/Chinon
La Renaudiere (mid)
Lovely renovation of Loire château. Large rooms, lots of character, delicious breakfast, charming French owner, pool table. Also has a fantastic family-suite with two connecting bedrooms.
Loire/Le Mans
Hotel Mercure (mid)
"within easy walking distance of the historic town centre with good choice of places to eat, secure parking and very reasonably priced" - thanks to the Beaumonts for this contribution
Loire/Chartres-Tours
grandeur & elegance, best for couples
Loire/Chinon
town centre location
Saumur
Hotel Londres (mid)
We stopped here on our way to Moliets et Maa and it is a lovely place to visit, the Hotel Londres was very good - would recommend
Vouneuil sur Vienne (nr Poitiers)
Decent pool, peaceful retreat, good for families
Cognac
Miniature chateau, ultra modern, swimming pool, good for couples. A bit posh
Hotels and B&Bs near the ports...
Caen
Elegant mansion with garden & pool
Calais
Character, warmth, good breakfasts!
Cherbourg
Impeccable rooms
Dieppe
Informal former hunting lodge
Le Havre
Stylish hotel in old Honfleur
Roscoff
Lively bar looking out over the boats
St Malo
Tranquil 17th century water mill
N.B. Please check directly with the hotel to make a booking and to ensure facilities mentioned here are still available.