The Best Pays de la Loire Bed & Breakfasts

enjoy an authentic Loire Valley stay at this 18th century château a short distance from Saumur, with graceful rooms, some with ornate fireplaces

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

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

enjoy both character and pampering luxury at this château hotel offering romantic rooms - and suites with a private Jacuzzi - plus gourmet dining

18th century townhouse in a pretty village between Le Mans and Tours offers designer-inspired rooms and table d'hôte, by prior request

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

authentic 1903 "villa bauloise" with a contemporary look and feel inside, there are elegant rooms, a conservatory and a delightful garden

quietly placed on the Île Offard amidst the flowing waters of the Loire, an elegant house offering period charm and contemporary comfort

an elegant, tufa stone mansion, peacefully located just outside Saumur in walking distance of the River Loire and fringed by vineyards

very high review scores for a former 19th century school with spacious rooms and apartments named after classrooms, and warm hospitality

traditional period features blend with modern-day comforts in the spacious, individually designed bedrooms at this Empire style house

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

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

a relaxing retreat close to Angers set in a 5-hectare estate; guest rooms are sympathetically decorated and combine modern with original charm

whether as a base to explore the Loire's vineyards or château or simply as a relaxing getaway, elegant, refined Château Vary fits the bill

hidden from the quiet street it resides on, a character residence with origins dating back to the 12th century set in a well maintained garden

take in sweeping vistas of the village, the River Loire and surrounding countryside from most aspects of this most elegant and refined B&B

boutique manor house set in gardens and woodland, between Angers and Saumur, offers immaculately presented rooms and a natural pool

a charming B&B in a quiet spot on Saumur's fringes; rooms have a private entrance and seating area, and guests praise the filling breakfast