Maine-et-Loire

The friendly family welcome you to their pretty domaine, give you the run of the sitting rooms, the gardens and use of the outdoor pool

Classic French at its authentic best - from the lofty, lovely bedrooms to the warm welcome and beautiful breakfasts

Personalised wine tours from this lovely old wine-grower's house, and serene sober bedrooms to return to - an enchanting address

Much opulence here and a fun atmosphere with friendly staff and a pastry chef who creates something amazing for breakfast each day

Come for the gardens - such a glory! Bedrooms are inviting, the hosts are charming, the breakfasts bountiful and the house is a delight

Revel in the beautiful old furniture, enjoy home-cooked food, sleep in history-filled bedrooms, wander the organic potager

Hosts who are passionate about food - they used to run a restaurant - and a cheerful, warm house with lots of garden to discover

One of the prettiest small châteaux of the Loire valley surrounded by elegant gardens and run by erudite Irish hosts just 2kms from Saumur

Dine in a 'cave' on pastis-imbued camembert, sleep in a tower and flit about exquisite gardens – très charmant n’est-ce pas?

The lovely owner has lived all over the world, the deliciously eclectic house has stood for six centuries, she knows how to welcome you

A fine old château in the historic Vendée region, dating from 1450 with stunning views and run by an enthusiastic couple

A place with a history surrounded by greenery in a quiet corner of the Loire. The food is delicious and the garden is Monsieur's pride and joy

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

Come for a taste of château life among the riches of old France, bask among velvet and silk, enjoy dinner with a relaxed and endearing host