The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Western France

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

in countryside near St Malo and beaches, a handsome, well-located manor featuring oak-panelling, grand staircase and original fireplaces

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

15th century château set on terraced slopes in the Vouvray vineyards offers elegant, individually decorated rooms with Loire Valley views

spacious village manor, in the Napoleon III style, at its various outbuildings form a comfortable and restful B&B set in a large garden

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

a former wine estate, dating from the 16th century, lovingly restored into a sumptuous and contemporary B&B, yet pays homage to its past

classic château set in a peaceful estate and ideally situated for visiting châteaux and vineyards; rooms are spacious, comfy and traditional

hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city, a refined manor house with elegant rooms decorated with antique and contemporary furniture

secluded, but not isolated, Azay is within a 20-minute walk, a charming 17th-century manor, beautifully presented and adorned with artworks

nestled on the banks of the River Cher, a handsome 19th century Touraine house has cosy, well-presented rooms and a delightful garden

an ancient mill, 17th-century, brought back to life with a contemporary refurbishment but with plenty of original rustic charm still to be seen

spacious, comfortable, individually styled rooms set in a charming, 15th-century tithe barn, beautifully restored, next to the ruins of a castle

converted mill set on an island in the middle of the River Indre offers elegant and luxurious bedrooms and waterside terraces for relaxation