General Information:Le Prieuré is a charming manor house hotel dating from the 12th and 16th centuries in Chenehutte-les-Tuffeaux close to Saumur in the Loire Valley. The hotel looks out over the River Loire and its islands and in the distance is King René's 15th-century fairy tale castle dominating Read more
General Information:Le Prieuré is a charming manor house hotel dating from the 12th and 16th centuries in Chenehutte-les-Tuffeaux close to Saumur in the Loire Valley. The hotel looks out over the River Loire and its islands and 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. Close to both Saumur and Gennes, Le Prieuré is ideally placed to visit the many Loire chateaux.Locations:Just seven kilometers from Saumur, Le Prieuré is within easy access of many of the Loire châteaux. A major feature of the area around Saumur are the fascinating ancient troglodyte cave dwellings which today are used as underground museums, mushroom caves, wine cellars and even restaurants. The picturesque medieval town of Chinon is also close by, as is Angers with its 13th-century château.Area Details:The restaurant at Le Prieuré 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 method champ noise. This is the place to stay for anyone on a gastronomic Tour de France.Recreations:The interiors of Le Prieuré have a spacious grandeur with a wonderful spiral staircase, great carved fireplaces, canopied beds and antique furniture. The hotel has 15 cottages, three suites and 18 rooms, some with a terrace or balcony.Rooms:Hotel offers guest a variety of amenities including Balcony (some rooms), Terrace (some rooms), Bidet (some rooms), Color television, Connecting rooms (some rooms), direct dial phone, Fireplace (some rooms), Hairdryer, Mini bar, and Trouser press.
