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.

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.

Cedre et Charme was the lovely bed and breakfast we enjoyed during our week in Loire Valley…read more Gorgeous manor house with rustic charm but all the modern luxuries. Super comfortable bed, memory-foam pillows, super-soft sheets. Bathrooms had huge, deep tub with massaging shower and heating towel rack. Strong Wifi signal. They have a very large lawn where there are tables and chairs for dinners, evening cocktail enjoyment or to lounge away the afternoon. They also have a large pool and fully equipped pool-house. Everything one could want for the ultimate relaxation to event planning Lovely continental breakfast served each morning with fresh baguettes, croissants, homemade jams and fruit; French-pressed coffee The couple who own & run the B&B are among the nicest people we've met. Lots of recommendations regarding the surrounding wine regions, castles and chateaux - we made our tour plans based on their guidance and were so pleasantly happy with our itinerary. The location is perfectly situated to visit the larger, surrounding area and get a wonderful overview and make the most of our stay in the region On our second night there, I encountered a very embarrassing bout of food poisoning from eating at 1 of the neighboring towns and ended up requiring antibiotics to combat. They were so very accommodating and gracious. I am eternally grateful! So if staying in the Loire Valley & needing to be treated royally, you can find it all at Cedre et Charme

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We absolutely loved our stay here. It's a small and charming hotel in the heart of Amboise. We…read morestayed on the top floor of the main building and had a wonderful view from our bathroom! Each morning we watched hot air balloons go by :) The room was very comfortable, the staff were kind and helpful, and the location was fantastic. Keep in mind that it's a small building and there is no elevator. A few notes that may be helpful to others: 1) The parking area is through a gravel area. If you have luggage on wheels, I highly recommend you stop near the front door and unload your luggage before parking your car because it's impossible to really drag luggage on wheels through the gravel (you'd need to carry them). 2) Rent a small car! The entrance/exit is on the corner of two one-way streets and is quite narrow to enter and exit through and also to make a sharp turn in either direction when exiting. Having a smaller car will be easier to navigate. 3) They lock the main gate at night for security and there is a small door you can exit and enter through by foot but we couldn't figure out how to exit through there (we had the code to enter from the outside but couldn't figure out how to open it from the inside to leave). They ended up opening the main gate for the cars and we walked through that in the early morning but if you need to leave very early (for example for a hot air balloon tour) before the main gate is typically unlocked you'd need to check with the staff to make sure you're able to exit early enough with your vehicle.

We travelled from Paris to Amboise by way of a train that stopped in Tours. We arrived in Amboise…read moreand made our way to Pavilion. We were greeted warmly by the British/French concierge and made our way to our rooms. Throughout our stay, the staff were amazingly accommodating and friendly. One evening, while sipping Calvados, we were accompanied by the concierge who gave us a thorough history of both the B&B and Amboise. They made an outstanding recommendation for meals (Chateau du Pray). Finally, the breakfast meals were simple but amazing. Fresh fruits, meats and made to order omelets all made the experience very enjoyable. My only complaint, as we traveled with another couple, was that our two rooms were separated. That is, my wife and I stayed in the detached building while our travel companions where in the main building.

Le buisson near Chenonceaux & Amboise France is perfect to use as a base to explore the main loire…read morevalley chateaux : Chenonceau,Tours, amboise , clos lucé etc Nestled in a 3 acres of parkland , ensuite bedrooms , family suite , with stunning view to the Loire river, tennis court , children games.

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast, an old Flour Mill converted to rooms with private baths…read more The rooms were huge and the accommodations comfortable. A wonderful breakfast is provided every day with a wide variety of delicious pastries, eggs, fresh croissants (yum), bread, jelly, coffee, tea, yogurt, cereal and much more. I was truly impressed! The setting is so peaceful along the Cher river with the ability to walk for miles along the river. All the castles are within easy reach; the B&B is centrally located. I highly recommend this B&B.