Hotel de France

Name: Hotel de France
Address: Sarthe, France
Price range: €70 - €180 per night

La Chartre sur le Loir, Sarthe
Hotel
+33 (0)2 43 44 40 16
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From
€70 - €180
per night

A sweetly nostalgic hotel; famous for its links to Le Mans motor racing, celebrity visitors, good food and conviviality. Great value, too

25 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

You’ll feel nicely French spilling onto the terrace and pavement overlooking the lovely town square; or chatting to the barman who’s been making the drinks here for years. The renovated Art Deco dining room and pretty pool beside the river are charming spots to relax after a day exploring.

Bedrooms, named after famous racing car drivers, nod to the past. Come down to a continental spread for breakfast: boiled eggs, pastries and jam, cereals. Lunch and dinner are classic French bistro style: good value set lunches and evening meals eaten on the terrace or on formal, white tablecloths inside.

The châteaux of the Loire are an hour away; the dreamy valley has some fine historic buildings, including Le Lude with its glorious furniture and gardens. Vineyard tours in an eccentric pre-war bus can be arranged; bicycle trips or hot-air ballooning too.

We think you'll love

All the classic car photos and racing memorabilia adorning the walls
Swimming in the pool overlooking the river
Being able to leave your car and bike in the secure car park

You should know

There are two downstairs bedrooms
Secure parking at the hotel needs to be booked in advance

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €70

22 Doubles: From €70
3 Suites for 4: From €130

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 3pm
Check out: 11am
Other details: Pets by arrangement.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Lunch "menu découverte" €35. Dinner, 4 courses, €39-42. Restaurants 1-minute walk.

Reviews

What a special and iconic place to be - whether it's sipping a coffee on the terrace looking out onto the square or beside the pool with a beer, this is a brilliant place to come to soak up the heritage and culture. Le Chartre is charming and a great base for exploring everything the region offers, and Sally and the team are just lovely.

Lillie, Sawday's Inspector May 2019

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Location

The neighbourhood

This is a great spot for shopping with heaps of antique markets and galleries. Hire bikes from the local Tourist Centre and hop on any number of bike trails to explore the area. From Angers all the way to Vendôme, there's something for all levels. If you fancy eating out, the town has several options; opposite are La Cantine and pizzeria La Grignote. Le Mans, for car racing buffs, and Le Lude, for history lovers, are both less than an hour's drive.

Local points of interest from Sally Carpenter

The Loire Valley contains some of France’s most impressive châteaux. The hotel can take you on tours to the stunning historic buildings, set in the region known as the ‘garden of France’, through which the Loire River runs.
Private tours to the vineyards with wine tasting can be arranged. If you wish, the hotel is also available to assist you with your purchases and, where possible, organise your shipments home.
The hotel is situated just a short journey from the famous Le Mans racing track, and has enjoyed a long history with the 24 Hours race, making it a mecca for motoring fans. Enjoy trips to the famous museum or even a driving experience on the circuit.
Situated on the edge the Loire Valley, Hotel de France is the perfect base for your cycling holiday. The quiet roads and by ways of the region offer superb cycling and the hotel can provide you with a number of routes to suit all levels.
The Hotel de France is the perfect base for your fishing holiday in the Loir region, and beyond in the Loire Valley. The region offers plenty of variety, from fishing lakes to rivers, literally on the hotel's doorstep.
The Loire Valley, with its rolling hills, oak and chestnut forests, apple orchards and water meadows, boasts an impressive array of golf courses, described as some of the best in Europe.

Introducing

Sally Carpenter

Glorious old cars may no longer roar up to the door but the building's shiny history has been preserved by the current owners. Martin, an English classic-car enthusiast, fell in love with the hotel; bought and renovated it in 2013, and now he and his partner, Sally, run it with a small, friendly team.

Hotel de France

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

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The Experience

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You should know

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The neighbourhood

Sally Carpenter

Hotel de France

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Sally Carpenter

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