Le Prieuré, Saumur

Description

Le Prieuré, a charming manor house dating from the 12th and 16th centuries, looks out over the River Loire and its islands. In the distance is King René's 15th century fairy tale castle dominating this pastoral scene and the medieval town of Saumur. Gleaming white, Le Prieuré has a stately presence with its vast chimneys and imposing towers as it stands proudly within its 62-acre wooded park that extends down to the river.The interiors have a spacious grandeur with a wonderful spiral staircase, great carved fireplaces, canopied beds and antique furniture. ,The hotel boasts a creative cuisine in the finest culinary tradition of Angers. The area is famous for its mushrooms that come from the nearby Tufa caves; salmon, perch and eel from the river; and excellent local wines: Saumur, Anjou, Layon and Champigny, a delightful méthode champenoise. This is the place to stay for anyone on a gastronomic Tour de France.

Conference room capacity: 50 Number of conference rooms: 2 Number of cottages: 15 Number of floors: 3 Number of rooms: 18 Number of junior suites: 2 Number of suites: 1 Year built: 1550 Coach / bus parking Free nearby car park Free parking Local currency is Euro Pets allowed (dogs and cats)

7 km from Saumur on the D751 halfway between Saumur and Gennes.

Closest International airport - Nantes ( 2 hours by car),Local airport: Angers-Marce, 35 km,Nantes airport: 140 km,Train station: Saumur, 7 km / Angers 35 km,Bus station: Saumur 7 km,Motorway A85 / A11 at 10 km,Car rental: 8 km,City centre: Saumur, 7 km,Business district: 8 km,Shopping district: 8 km,Pick-up service: yes,From Nantes 140 km (2 hours) autoroute A11 direction Paris then A85, exit Saumur.From Tours 60 km (1 hour approximately) only touristic small roads.From Paris 330 km (3 1/2 hours) autoroute A11 direction Nantes then A85, exit Saumur.

Classique room with king bed. Bathroom has shower in the bath. Loire view. no Balcony. Traditional room with one king or two twin beds. Bathroom has shower in the bath, Loire view. no Balcony. Superior room with one king or two twin beds. Bathroom has shower in the bath. Loire view. Deluxe room with one king or two twin beds. Bathroom has shower in the bath. Loire view. Terrace. Junior suite with one king or two twin beds.Sofa beds for 1 or 2 persons.Bathroom has shower in the bath. angle view Loire One Suite with one king or two twin beds. Bathroom has shower in the bath. Loire view. Lounge.

• 220 DC
• Balcony (some rooms)
• Terrace (some rooms)
• Bathrobe
• Bath tub
• Bidet (some rooms)
• Colour television
• Connecting rooms (some rooms)
• Direct dial phone
• En-suite bathroom
• Fireplace (some rooms)
• Fresh flowers
• Hairdryer
• Make-up mirror
• Mini bar
• Shower
• Sofa beds (some rooms)
• Trouser press
• WC

Le Prieure - Serves fresh fish from the river together with local cuisine. The restaurant has received both the Michelin Guide and Gault-Millau awards. Noted Chef is Jean-Noel Lumineau, a: ,"Maître Cuisinier de France". Impressive Panoramic view of the Loire valley, and the 17th Century restaurant is beautifully decorated. Breakfast 07:30 to 10:30 / Lunch 12:00 to 14:00 / Dinner 19:00 to 22:00. Reservations are necessary during high season, and the dress code is casual.

• Horse riding (nearby)
• Jogging track (on-site)
• Mountain bikes (on-site)
• Outdoor swimming pool (on-site)
• Tennis courts (on-site)
• Ballooning (on request)
• massage (on request)
• Golf (nearby)
• Mini golf

• Angers City 25 miles west
• Saumur City 5 miles east
• Tours City 45 miles east
• Wine cellar 3 miles
• Châteaux 5 miles
• Troglodite Villages 6 miles