This was our first time visiting this region and looking for something different, I stumbled onto…read morethis incredible Bed & Breakfast. Run by Americans, Gloria & Bob Belknap, this 18th century mansion has been meticulously decorated & maintained. Everything from the grounds to the rooms are beautiful. We were fortunate to stay in 2 different rooms, the George Sand & Madam de Lafayette. Both rooms, were unique and beautiful with gorgeous antiques. I only have a few pics and they don't do this place justice. Go to the website, their pics depict the place much better. Upon check-in, Gloria takes the time to sit down and get to know you. And then, she makes FANTASTIC recommendations of what to see & eat. She DID NOT lead us in the wrong direction. In fact, her dinner recommendation is still hands down my favorite meal over the years in France (she even called the proprietor for us to make the reservations). But it doesn't end there! Gloria graduated from La Varenne cooking school in Paris, so you can imagine how wonderful breakfast was every morning. Breakfast is held in the back of the mansion in the Conservatory, overlooking the backyard garden. Even my husband still thinks about those breakfast meals. The only negative I had with this place, was it was so beautiful that I worried about breaking things. Haha! We'd love to go back!

You will not be disappointed in any way. Owner is an American woman of means and has created a…read morewelcoming, classical environment. Every comfort, excellence in design and culinary execution. Warm without being overbearing. We were given an excellent recommendation for local dining and tourism, as well. If I am ever returning to this area, I will be certain to call again.

We adored Le Moulin and cannot wait to return. It is hard to truly describe the experience here,…read morebut the people make all the difference in the world. Time slows down and you can just relax. The area is close enough to Saumur and other cities that you can easily take day trips, but isolated enough you can walk out and enjoy the countryside. I have a full review posted here with pictures and all the details you could ever want! http://sarcastictravel.blogspot.com/2010/10/le-moulin-bregeon-loire-valley-france.html

I've travelled quite a bit and this was by far the most wonderful experience I've ever had. Le…read moreMoulin Brégeon exceeded all my expectations. The bucolic countryside greets you as you drive up to the beautifully restored Mill, complete with a bubbling stream, chicken, geese and cows in the pasture......you are literally transport in time. The Moulin "Family'' (Jonathan, Bernard, Pascal, Christiaan and Figaro the loving chocolate lab...) all gave us a warm welcome that made us feel like we were returning home for the holidays. You create real friendships with these people. The gourmet "Eat, Pray, Love" kind of dinners made us savour every bite, paired with the perfect wines and homemade desserts were exceptional. The room was set with soft candlelight, antique french linen, flowers and lovely dinnerware. Two days we toured with Bernard as our guide to several chateaux, surrounding villages and wine caves to learn more about the local history of the Loire Valley. Visiting Saumur is a must, along with Linières Bouton, the Moulin's little village that Jonathan is restoring with the same impeccable integrity and love as he did at the Moulin. I will definitly return.....I'd even consider moving there to be a part of the magic of the Moulin Bregeon and Linières Bouton.

I cannot express my sincere thanks to Kelly and Chris for their warm welcome and their concerted…read moreeffort's at making this visit to their home the most memorable of this trip. Both Kelly and Chris speak English which helped us assimilate into the French culture. In addition, all of the guest rooms are updated, clean, luxurious and exceptionally well done. The overall experience was excellent. They both went out of their way to ensure we felt welcomed and had enough information so we could tour the region without any problems.

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How has nobody reviewed this amazing b&b yet?!? My boyfriend and I came to France for a little over…read morea week and spent time in Paris, Vouvray, Chinon, and Amboise. I know, we get around. At the end of the trip, we both agreed that we wish we had spent more time in Vouvray, and this was largely due to the hospitality of the Bertrands. Absolutely the most gracious hosts we have ever come across, more than we could ever hope for. We had gotten in a little fender bender before arriving in our rental car, and they were so kind that they actually came in with us when we dropped our car off to ensure proper communication (neither of us spoke French very well) and make sure everything was taken care of. Who does that? We were honestly blown away. Gorgeous, well-maintained house. The room that we stayed in was huge and came with a full sitting room and spa-quality bath. Breakfast was delicious, and they even made reservations for us to have dinner at a place they recommended in town, which was amazing. One of the bes meals we had in France. They looked after us as if we were close friends or even family, not just random strangers paying for a place to sleep. If all bed and breakfasts were so incredible, I swear I would never go home.

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