Ranked as one of the most luxurious boutique hotel’s in Chaumont-sur-Loire, Le Bois des Chambres is the perfect upscale accommodation for garden and art lovers planning a road trip of France’s scenic Loire Valley.
The sustainable hotel is situated on the grounds of a restored old farm at the famous Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, one of the Loire Valley’s must-visit chateaus.
The hotel’s aesthetic and ethos is a reflection of the nearby chateau, offering the perfect accommodation for green thumbs, art aficionados and gastronomes.
Beyond it’s cute accommodations surrounded by lush gardens and contemporary art installations, Le Bois des Chambres also features a gastronomic restaurant and sun-soaked terrace overlooking a pretty pond.
Before booking your trip to France, here are a list of highlights that make Le Bois des Chambres in Loire Valley stand out from the rest:
- Le Bois des Chambres in Chaumont-sur-Loire offers a total of 39 guest rooms, blending rustic charm with contemporary design. The vibe is boutique and service is top drawer.
- The most unique accommodation options is the Garden Rooms. Guests enjoy a standard room featuring a living room area and bathroom but skip through the back door to enter a petite bedroom surrounded by lush gardens. It feels like France’s unique take on glamping.
- The main draw of the hotel is that is is located next door to Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, one of the Loire Valley’s most famous chateaus. You can easily walk or cycle over to the chateau, no car required!
- Each morning guests line up for breakfast, which is served buffet-style. Highlights include fruit, yogurt, cheese, charcuterie, smoked fish, hard boiled eggs, and an endless assortment of pastries, cakes, and freshly baked bread.
- Le Grand Chaume is the hotel’s signature restaurant. Architects Patrick Bouchain and Loïc Julienne crafted the unique building with a traditional thatched roof and an exposed timber frame, evoking images of Renaissance castle turrets and countryside haystacks. The restaurant’s interior features an ultra-modern décor, with an exposed metal beam structure resembling a night sky filled with stars. Of course the French menu evolves with the seasons, featuring locally sourced products like goat cheese and fine wine.
Whether you’re keen to book an extravagant stay at a boutique hotel on the property of a historic chateau or looking to simply splurge on an unforgettable fine dining feast, Le Bois des Chambres is a must-visit when planning a road trip of the Loire Valley.
