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Chateau de Crazannes. Saintes.
Fascinating and truly historic chateau built during the 11th and 16th centuries. Former guests include The Black Prince (1362) and King Francis I (1519). It is also said that a former owner was the inspiration for the central character of Charles Perrault’s Puss in Boots.
The hotel is situated in Crazannes on the outskirts of Saintes. It offers accommodation within the chateau itself (3 rooms and 2 suites), “The Keep” (3 doubles rooms) and an adjoining cottage. Further information and secure online booking is available with LateRooms and TripAdvisor
Chateau de Nieuil. Nieuil.
Both Angouleme and Limoges are within easy reach by car of this splendid rural chateau in the Charente department. Offering bed & breakfast accommodation and a range of eleven bedrooms and suites, it also boasts its own restaurant (La Grange aux Oies).
Its primary historic significance lies in its former role as a hunting lodge. Indeed, it was here that King Francis I (the great rival of England’s Henry VIII) spent significant amounts of time during the early 1500‘s. For further practical information about this historic hotel, try Expedia | Booking.com | TripAdvisor
More Historic Hotels and Chateaux in Poitou Charentes
Angles sur l'Anglin
Le Lyon d'Or. Almost equidistant between Chateauroux and Poitiers, this small Hotel de Charme is set within one of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (most beautiful villages in France) close to the border with the Centre Region. TripAdvisor
Availles-en-Chatellerault
Le Pigeonnier du Perron. A rustic old Seigneurie from the fifteenth century, it was once par of an estate owned by the famous philosopher, mathematician and physicist Rene Descartes (sometimes referred to as the father of modern philosophy). Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Ardilleux
Chateau Ardilleux. A petite chateau dating, in parts, from the fifteenth century. In addition to the five guest rooms, the property also features a cottage. The market town of Chef Boutonne is only a couple of miles away. LateRooms
La Rochelle
Hotel Henri IV. It may well be geared towards the needs and expectations of the present-day traveller, but this otherwise modern hotel is housed in a historic sixteenth century building in the old quarter of La Rochelle. LateRooms | Lastminute.com | Booking.com
Mirambeau
Niort
Le Logis Saint-
Poitiers
Château D'avanton. Just a few miles to the north of Poitiers in the village of Avanton, this splendid-looking chateau dates from circa 1545 with later additions. Booking.com
St Fort Sur Gironde
Chateau des Salles. Partly rebuilt during the 1800’s, this delightful country home can trace its origins back some 500 years or more. The estate produces its very own Cognac, and a special fortified wine by the name of Pineau des Charentes. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
St Loup Lamaire
Chateau de Saint Loup. There’s no doubting the architectural heritage value of this glorious house and its XV century tower. Situated in the southernmost part of the Loire Valley, towns such as Poitiers are within easy reach to the south, as are Angers, Nantes and Tours to the north. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Saint Martin De Re
Hotel de Toiras. 17th century house offering four-
Saint Preuil
Le Relais de Saint Preuil. This old manor house in the heart of Cognac country offers guest rooms, suites and apartments. Booking.com | LateRooms
Saintes
Chateau de Mouillepied. Part 15th and part 18th century country house offering 8 guest rooms. Booking.com | LateRooms
Savigny-sous-Faye
Chateau Hotel Savigny. A beautiful renaissance-
Vouille
Chateau de Perigny. Late sixteenth century country house close to Poitiers. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Historic and Period Hotels in Limousin
Brive la Gaillarde
Château de Lacan. A blend of contemporary interior design and ancient architecture – the origins of this castle date back to the 12th century. Booking.com | Expedia | TripAdvisor
Correze
Mercure Correze La Seniorie. This as once a boarding school for girls, but you can be sure that the sleeping accommodation is a great deal more comfortable today. Dating from the 1800’s, this isn’t the most elderly of hotels, but the antiquity of Correze itself certainly makes up for it. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Limoges
Chateau de Chabroulie. Located just a few miles from the centre of Limoges, this four-room bed & breakfast possesses plenty of period charm. Booking.com
Varetz
Chateau de Castel-Novel. The author Collette (full name Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette) adored this beautiful house, and the Louis XVI apartment in which she slept is today one of the suites. Some of the hotel dates from the fourteenth century, with later additions made in the 1700’s. The city of Brive la Gaillarde is only minutes away by car. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Please get in touch if you are aware of any historic hotels or other places to stay in Poitou Charentes or Limousin. We are particularly interested to learn of any period properties in major towns such as Saintes, Angouleme, Poitiers and La Rochelle, although we still want to expand our selection of countryside accommodation too. Any suggested hotels should be of great quality (irrespective of official classification) and possess heritage-value. In essence, are they romantic? Will they interest those who like to stay in period buildings? Any information is gratefully received.
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Historic Hotels in Poitou Charentes and Limousin
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Mercure Correze La Seniorie
Chateau de Saint Loup
Chateau de Crazannes