Chateau de Beaulieu
Saumur
enjoy an authentic Loire Valley stay at this 18th century château a short distance from Saumur, with graceful rooms, some with ornate fireplaces
Château de la Marronnière
Aizenay
luxuriously restored 18th-century château, quietly placed on Aizenay's fringes, features antique furniture, grand salons and elegant bedrooms
Domaine de la Soucherie
Beaulieu-sur-Layon
elegant rooms furnished with antiques and affording vineyard views, set in a smart annexe of the main château, part of a 28 hectare wine estate
Blanc Marine
Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
smart, individually styled rooms each with private entrance and patio feature at this relaxing B&B; a filling breakfast is served at a large table
Château de l'Abbaye
Moreilles
enjoy both character and pampering luxury at this château hotel offering romantic rooms - and suites with a private Jacuzzi - plus gourmet dining
Le Chaton Rouge
St-Pierre-du-Lorouër
18th century townhouse in a pretty village between Le Mans and Tours offers designer-inspired rooms and table d'hôte, by prior request
Manoir de Ponsay
Chantonnay
a superb B&B in a magnificent château dating from 1492, with exquisite traditional rooms, one with a four poster; evening meals can be reserved
Villa la Ruche
La Baule
authentic 1903 "villa bauloise" with a contemporary look and feel inside, there are elegant rooms, a conservatory and a delightful garden
Aux Marquises
Saumur
quietly placed on the Île Offard amidst the flowing waters of the Loire, an elegant house offering period charm and contemporary comfort
La Seignère
Dampierre-sur-Loire
an elegant, tufa stone mansion, peacefully located just outside Saumur in walking distance of the River Loire and fringed by vineyards
Echo d'Eau Host & Coach
La Jaudonnière
enjoy the tranquility of this B&B in a renovated former mill in beautiful grounds; the light-filled rooms have an imaginative contemporary décor
Château de Vaulogé
Fercé-sur-Sarthe
impressive château surrounded by a moat and set amidst a peaceful park and garden; bedrooms have a elegant, classical decoration
La Maison d'Olivier
Mesnard-la-Barotière
very high review scores for a former 19th century school with spacious rooms and apartments named after classrooms, and warm hospitality
5 Grande Rue
Le Lude
traditional period features blend with modern-day comforts in the spacious, individually designed bedrooms at this Empire style house
Au Fil du Temps
Mallièvre
an exquisite period residence wins accolades for classically elegant rooms and for its own tea room - enjoy afternoon tea in a refined setting
Château de Craon
Craon
stay with a Count and Countess at this exquisite, 18th century château, set in a 47 hectares estate, with elegant, classically styled bedrooms
a river barge moored on the River Erdre, cosy cabins are on the lower deck, up top is home to a lounge, open kitchen and large terrace
Le Prelude
St-Martin-des-Noyers
on the edge of a small village, this delightful B&B earns high praise for the tastefully decorated rooms and the warm hospitality of the owner
Château de la Frogerie
Maulévrier
unveil a wealth of history at this 12th century château, breakfast is taken in a medieval salon and most of the bedrooms are in one of the towers
Château le Fresne
Bouchemaine
a relaxing retreat close to Angers set in a 5-hectare estate; guest rooms are sympathetically decorated and combine modern with original charm