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Hotel Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud Review

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Hôtel Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud

Address: Abbaye Royale, Fontevraud, 49590
Phone: 02-41-51-73-16
www.hotelfp-fontevraud.com

Price range: $-$$
Location: Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

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Fodor's Review:

One of the more unusual hotels in the Loire Valley and set right within the medieval splendor of Fontevraud, this series of outbuildings was once the abbey's lepers' hospice. The entrance gives onto the vast salle capitulaire conference room, and the cloisters now house a fine restaurant, Le Cloître (reservations essential), where Eroc Bichon's delicacies, such as swordfish simmered in Saumur-Champigny wine, entice. In a muscular side wing the erstwhile monks' cells have been transformed into small but alluring guest rooms, chic and bright in modern checks and fine wood accents. The more expensive rooms—No. 106 is the largest—have bath rather than shower. Staying here lets you explore the abbey grounds when its gates are closed to the public—an exceptional experience. Pros: unique historic setting; superb restaurant. Cons: rooms are tiny; facilities basic. M. Grébert (director)

Hotel Details: 52 rooms
In-room: no a/c, refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, parking (free).
Rate includes: 2 meals
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Closed: Closed mid-Nov.-Easter