Les Demeures de Valette
Azay-le-Brûlé
a delightful small hotel in a former hunting lodge surrounded by wooded countryside; the beautifully appointed rooms overlook an infinity pool
Domaine de Chantemerle
Moutiers-sous-Chantemerle
a grand château with its own magnificent chapel offers a peaceful stay in spacious, classically styled rooms, with delicious dinners on request
Hotel du Donjon
Aulnay
in western France, inland from la Rochelle, a hotel in a fine 18th century stone building offers charming rooms and delicious table d'hôte suppers
Hotel Les Brises
La Rochelle
choose this hotel on the marina, a short walk from the centre, for relaxed comfort and fine views of the sea from the rooms and large terrace
Le Pigeonnier du Perron
Availles-en-Chatelleraut
a 15th century seigneury, once owned by the philosopher René Descartes, provides atmospheric renovated rooms and tasty local cuisine
Hotel La Monnaie Art & Spa
La Rochelle
this charming period hotel with an interior courtyard overlooks the harbour; inside, rooms are a fusion of baroque and contemporary styling
Hotel du Palais
Angoulême
in the central historic quarter, an elegant 18th century hotel has an artistic décor, with rooms decorated in warm shades of pink, orange and purple
Ace Hotel
Poitiers
on the edge of Poitiers, convenient for a visit to Futuroscope, a hotel offering high quality contemporary rooms and a plentiful buffet breakfast
Hotel François 1er
La Rochelle
on a quiet old town street, an artistic 17th century hotel has surprisingly contemporary rooms, featuring dramatic murals of cultural icons
Le Yachtman
La Rochelle
a traditional hotel with a terrace overlooking La Rochelle harbour has added light modernity in its range of fully equipped rooms and suites
Hotel Ligaro
Jarnac
in an historic town near Cognac, a renovated 17th century house is now a boutique hotel, with spacious, tastefully-decorated rooms
Hotel de Ré
Ste-Marie-de-Ré
a few minutes from the beach and town centre, a hotel with rooms or apartment each with a private terrace, and enjoyable holiday facilities
Hotel Les Bois Flottais
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
high praise for this super little holiday hotel, for the attractive rooms grouped around the pool and its location just 550 yards from the beach
Hotel Alteora Futuroscope
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou
a hotel with a great choice of rooms for couples and families, and both a bistro and pizzeria for relaxing dining after a day at nearby Futuroscope
La Chamoiserie
Niort
high review scores for this refined, beautifully furnished period hotel in the heart of Niort, with a lovely interior garden where breakfast may be taken
Hotel Akena - Chauray-Niort
Chauray
for a comfortable stopover, a fresh modern hotel with smart contemporary rooms and relaxing communal areas, plus the bonus of an indoor pool
Hotel au Marais
Coulon
in a pretty Marais-Poitevin village with waterside restaurants, a friendly hotel with light, spacious rooms, some with balconies and canal views
Hotel L'Océan
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
in one of the island's seaside villages, a holiday hotel 900 yards from the beach, with spacious, stylish rooms and peaceful areas for relaxation
Moka Hotel
Niort
a traditional hotel with great reviews for its range of tastefully renovated, well-equipped rooms and convenient location for train travellers
Résidence de Rohan
Vaux-sur-Mer
a 19th century hotel has an unbeatable seaside location with private access to the Nauzan beach - even the swimming pool has sea views