A 19th-century mansion with huge fireplaces and antiques sets the stage for this cozy retreat. Homey guest rooms have four-poster beds and floral covers, while hydrotherapy facilities, a hammam (steam room), a Jacuzzi, and a sauna are all available if you want to be pampered. Jean-Michel Boucault's cuisine must be good—French presidents have dined here on such delicacies as pigeonneau en cocotte au beurre salé (pigeon casserole with salted butter). Book way in advance for this popular hotel and restaurant (which does not serve dinner Sunday). Pros: manorial ambience; great cuisine. Cons: hotel rooms often booked solid; small portions in restaurant. directeur administratif
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