Very spacious and comfortable apartment for 1 to 6 people, classified 3 stars NN, in the "Maison Rouge", famous medieval house in Chinon, ideal for discovering the Loire Valley region and its castles.
This large charming apartment on the 2nd floor (115 m² without lift) includes:
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed 160x190
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds 90x190
- 1 bathroom, separate toilet
- 1 large living room with 1 sofa bed for 1 or 2 people, lounge area
- 1 dining area
- 1 modern American kitchen: dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, ceramic hob...
You will also find in this apartment all comfort: internet, WiFi, washing machine, telephone, TV, DVD player, board games, DVDs, books, tourist documentation in English, German and French...
Baby kit (cot, high chair) on request.
Non-smoking apartment.
Animal not allowed except by prior agreement.
Times: arrivals: 4 p.m. – departures 11 a.m.
Reception planned but possibility of independent entry into the premises (key box with code, for late arrival or problem)
FREE NEARBY PARKS: we offer you a parking card which allows you to park in the whole town of Chinon for free with the exception of Place du Général de Gaulle.
(plan on your arrival / possibility of parking at the bottom of the apartment to deposit your luggage)
On site you will enjoy the town of Chinon, its lively town center with its shops and restaurants, its historic district and its medieval fortress (easy access by lift from the town centre), its cultural life, its art museum and history, the banks of Vienne (boat trips, open-air restaurant in the summer, etc.), its sports activities, tennis, swimming pool, nearby horse riding, bike rental (we can reserve them for you), golf at Loudun - 30 miles …
NEAR :
- the castles of Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais, Saumur, Villandry, Rigny Ussé, Amboise (+ the House and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci), Cheverny, Chenonceau...
- the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
- the charming villages of Loire, Candes Saint-Martin, Rabelais and La Devinière in Cinais
- Balzac's house in Saché, Leonardo da Vinci at Clos Lucé in Amboise, the City of Tours...
- but also the Chinon wine route, the vineyards of Bourgueil and Saumur...
Possibility to park 2 bikes easily in the entrance which locks (4 bikes possible but very tight!)
Numerous tourist documentation in French, English and German at your disposal.
Map of Chinon with free public car parks, tourist office very close.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
A quiet medieval district, rue Jeanne d'Arc leads directly to the castle… in the footsteps of Joan of Arc. Very close to the lively town center (all shops, Thursday and Sunday markets, many restaurants)
TRANSPORT
Car recommended. Free public car parks nearby. Car rental in Tours or Chinon (note: book before or ask us)
ARRIVAL by TRAIN:
CHINON station (TOURS/CHINON trains) we can in principle pick you up
TOURS station then car rental in Tours (book before)
NO CAR: possibility of excursions:
- Azay le Rideau (train from Chinon)
- Tours (train from Chinon)
- Saumur (sitravel bus to Port-Boulet then train)
- Langeais (sitravel bus to Port-Boulet then train)
AIRPORT in PARIS and TOURS (LONDON/TOURS) then car rental at the airport or train (book in advance)
OTHER NOTES
This apartment is not suitable for people with walking difficulties (2nd floor
DURATION OF STAY minimum 3 nights
RATE 2 nights possible however / ask us)