Hôtel de Biencourt (Azay-le-Rideau, France)

This boutique hotel is at 1 minute walk to the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, considered as the pearl of Loire valley. The quaint property, dates from the 17th century as a residence, was a school under Napoleon III, and now is a 3 star hotel, joining the charm of the past to modern comfort. The hotel offers 17 bright and comfortable rooms. Four of them can be use as family room, three bedrooms have a balcony/terrasse overlooking the patio, and one bedroom is wheelchair accessible. All rooms have a private bathroom and are equipped with flat-screen TV. Some of them are air-conditioned. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A breakfast buffet of organic and/or local products is available for an additional charge. The hotel is recommended by prestigious travel guides sites (Michelin, Rick Steves, Guides Rivages, etc.) and agencies. It conforms to the quality label “Parc Naturel Regional Loire Anjou Maine” and “Loire à Vélo” and offers free of charge a garage for its guests’ bicycles. Subject to availability, a private parking for motor vehicle can be reserved by prior agreement for an additional charge. 5 public parkings, most of them free of charge, are closely located (within 90 to less than 200 meters) and it is possible at your arrival/departure to drive your car to the door of the hotel, to drop and pick up your luggage (drop minute). Some excellent restaurants are near the hotel (as close as 70 meters). In addition to the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, whose entrance is only at 70 meters, you will find nearby numerous remarkable sites, such as: - The castle of l’Islette (3 km) - The Balzac museum and the workshop of Alexandre Calder (9 km) - The castle/garden of Villandry (11 km) - The town and the fortress of Langeais (12 km) - The castle of Ussé (17 km) - The town and the fortress of Chinon (18 km) - The town of Tours (24 km) - The Abbey of Fontevraud, Canes-Saint-Martin Village and Montsoreau castle (35 km) We speak your language.