Hostellerie du Château

Hostellerie du Château Review

Set on a bank of the Loire directly opposite the road leading up to Chaumont's château, this quaint edifice was built in the early 20th century as a hotel—rather unusually for these parts—pure and simple. As such, the building soars up four stories to its half-timber eaves in a vision that charmingly conjures up the grace of earlier days. Today, happily, it's purring along as a reasonably priced option. The entry hall soars, the restaurant is cozy and friendly. Rooms were renovated in 2007 with cheerfully colored walls and crisp white bed quilts. The hotel does, however, front the main road zipping through Chaumont (with loads of traffic), so be sure to bag a room away from the street, preferably on the side facing the Loire. Breakfast is available at an additional price.