Le Prieuré (France)

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.

Services
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. 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 méthode champenoise. This is the place to stay for anyone on a gastronomic Tour de France.
Location: Just seven kilometres 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.

Personnel
General Manager - Mr Pascal Cornil
Reservations Manager - Mrs Sylvie Ariani
Sales and Marketing Manager - Mrs Aurélie Lavaire

Chenehutte-les-Tuffeaux, Saumur 49350, France
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