Five km (3 mi) north of Pierrefonds, in the hamlet of Chelles, is this quaint hotel-restaurant with a view of the abbey church next door. It's made up of a tiny ensemble of stucco buildings bordered by several acres of pleasant park and a small duck-populated river. An old wooden waterwheel in the dining room and the good, simple seasonal fare make eating here a pleasure. The dining room is closed Monday and Tuesday for lunch year-round. Pros: bucolic setting; good restaurant. Cons: rooms are old-fashioned; management can be gruff.
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