This small inn in the centre of the lovely village of Beaugency offers 29 well-presented rooms and has recently added an outdoor swimming pool in the grounds. It's a pretty place to stop and offers very good value.
L'ecu de Bretagne Hotel, Beaugency
Good value inn in Beaugency
Each of the well appointed rooms are soundproofed, with their own individual heating and air conditioning systems. They each have a free minibar, a television, a bathroom and free Wi-Fi. There are also some options for connecting family rooms to make a large suite.
For dining there is a restaurant and a brasserie. Both provide authentic, seasonal food.
At the restaurant, you will find a cosy and refined dining room, with a menu combining traditional dishes with simple style. An extensive wine list will accompany your meal. Showcasing many of the local wines from the Loire Valley.
The brasserie also is based on regional dishes in a less formal setting. Here, you can also sample the local wines with your meal.
Things to do nearby
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Balloon Revolution
Hot air balloon rides over the Touraine region.
Balloon Revolution offer flights over the Touraine region of the Loire Valley allowing you to discover its beautiful châteaux from the sky. Usually launching from the grounds of one of the châteaux, it's an unforgettable experience.
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Le Saint-Martin-de Tours 
Le Saint-Martin-de Tours
Guided trip along the Loire from Rochecorbon.
NaviLoire offers short guided boat trips on the Loire river from Rochecorbon, taking in cave dwellings, discovering the rich wildlife along the banks, as well as catching a glimpse of the wine-producing Château de Moncontour.
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Train Touristique de la Vallee du Loir
Tourist train in the heart of the Loire.
This train dating from 1950s travels from Thoré to Trôo taking in troglodyte dwellings, Saint-Rimay tunnel, the town of Montoire and Varennes and more.
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Erdre Golf Course, Nantes
Lovely hilly course close to Nantes.
This golf course is part of the Blue Green group of golf courses.
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Pole Nautique de Saumur, Saumur
Saumur-based water activities including kayak tours
Windsurfing, Stand-Up paddleboarding, Catamaran sailing and Kayak tours ranging from half day to several days can be taken with this canoe and kayak company based on the Ile Millocheau in Saumur.
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Nantes Carquefou Golf Course, Nantes
Martin Hawtree signature 18-hole course.
Built in the grounds of the Château de l'Epinay, this 18-hole golf course extends over 67 hectares. The 5,790-metre course has slightly wavy greens and small rivers, ponds and streams. A reasonably easy course with the Martin Hawtree signature.
Restaurants nearby
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Favre d'Anne Restaurant, Angers
Excellent menu from chef Pascal.
This contemporary dining room is housed in a 19th century town house.
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Bigot Restaurant, Loire
One of the best chocolatiers in the Loire
This fondue house and chocolatier has been running since 1913 serving pastries, macaroons and wonderful hand-made chocolates in its tea house. You can attend a chocolate-making demonstration and workshop.
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Le Relais d'Artemis Restaurant Restaurant, Bracieux
Excellent food in luxury setting.
This wonderful restaurant run by Bernard Robin, the renowned chef, used to be a coaching house. Today is serves excellent traditional cuisine in a fine dining setting accompanied by an excellent wine selection. A top dining spot in the Loire with a Michelin star to match.
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La Table de la Bergerie Restaurant, Champ-sur-Layon
La Table de la Bergerie Restaurant, Champ-sur-Layon
Excellent cuisine by chef David Guitton.
Young chef David Guitton gained worldwide training before taking on this restaurant in the grounds of the Domaine de la Bergarie winelands.
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Le Petit Comptoir Restaurant, Angers
Classic French bistro.
This small restaurant in Angers serves traditional French cuisine made with locally-sourced fresh market ingredients explained on the classic chalkboard menu.
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Les Hautes Roches Restaurant, Rochecorbon
Sample the delights of this excellent Michelin-starred restaurant.
Chef, Didier Edon, has a Michelin star for his excellent restaurant in the Hautes Roches manor house.
Sights nearby
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Chateau de Meung, Meung-sur-Loire
Peek into the history of the bishops of Orléans at this massive château
The Château Meung is one of the largest and most ancient châteaux in the Loire Valley. Until the Revolution, it was the prestigious residence of the bishops of Orléans and welcomed some great names in French history. Everything began with the 1st château which served as the framework for the treaty of 861 between Robert le Fort (the Strong) and King Charles le Chauve (the Bald). Significantly, this treaty marked the start of the ascent of the Capetian dynasty. The château was also a strategic location during the Hundred Years' War; Joan of Arc released it after her victory in Orléans. The château also has its dark side; it served as a prison. Its most famous prisoner was the poet François Villon. Bought by one of the founders of the Banque de France, the Château Meung is a private residence open for tours.
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Arboretum des Pres des Culands
Wander amongst the 400 species of Holly.
This arboretum is a national conservatory of the Holly tree, with over 400 different species of Holly in a landscaped park. The park is recognised by the Ministry of Culture and Communication as a Remarkable Garden.
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Basilique de Clery
Pilgrimage site and burial place of King Louis XI.
Taking its name from Valois history, the impressive Cléry basilica is of such size because purportedly a farmer dug up a statue of the Virgin Mary which was invested with miraculous powers. As a result, the location attracted the attention of King Philippe IV who funded the basilica's construction. It continued to attract royal patronage over the years and is the burial place of Louis XI.
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Chateau de Talcy, Talcy
Chateau de Talcy, Talcy
16th century château with 18th century décor
This impressive château looks down onto the small village of Talcy, and dates back to the 16th century. It has a medieval feel and original 18th century interior covered with tapestries and paintings. Its grounds house an orchard of apples and pears.
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Chateau de Chambord, Chambord
Visit this grand and beautiful Renaissance château, the largest in the Loire
This grand royal château is a castle of palatial standards. Building commenced in the 16th century in a classic Renaissance style and took 20 years to complete. It was built for François I as a hunting lodge. The source of its exuberant design is not totally clear, some mention Leonardo da Vinci, though it is more likely to have been designed by Hilbert Delorme. Its extensive surrounding lands are a game reserve. The interior matches the grandeur of the exterior, with lavish ceremonial bedrooms and over 80 staircases. Take a trip up to the roof to admire the views. Château de Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley.
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Hotel Cabu and Musee Historique et Archeologique de l'Orleans
Hotel Cabu and Musee Historique et Archeologique de l'Orleans
Orléans history charted in this 16th century hotel.
The Hôtel Cabu was built in 1548 by the architect Jacques Androuet for Phillipe Cabu, an Orléans attorney. It is said that the mistress of Henry II, Diane de Poitiers, stayed here a year later. The Orléans Museum of History and Archaeology is now housed in this Renaissance brick hotel, charting the history of Orléans from the Roman period though to modern times. It's definitely worth a trip to this elegant building.
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