Hotel in Fontevrault-l'Abbaye, Saumur

 

 Hostellerie La Croix Blanche

Hostellerie La Croix BlancheFONTEVRAUD is ideally located for a stop-over or a holiday visisitng the Loire Valley castles, very much appreciated, vineyards and other attractions. The Hostellerie de la Croix Blanche is located at the crossroads of Anjou, valued throughout, Touraine and Poitou opposite the world famous Royal Abbey of Fontevraud and only 15km from Saumur, Chinon and Loudun. The hostellerie has been fully refurbished in 2004. The Loire Valley has been proclaimed Unesco world heritage site in 2002. At the foot of the Abbey, very much appreciated, the white tuffeau walls have witnessed much since its beginning in1696. When you enter Hostellerie La Croix Blanche, valued throughout, you wil be given the impression that time has stopped. The menu is features many ancient recipes and enhanced by a large selection of wines. The White Cross has retained it charm from bygone years and yet offers all the comforts of today. The large flowered terrace encircles you in an ambiance as night falls. The cosy charm and comfort of the bedrooms echoes the spirit of our forefathers. For those of you who come to break your journey as you wander through the region or for those of you who come for longer visits for cultural discoveries or drinking songs you will find everything you need here at this tranquil retreat, highly regarded, it will do you good to live in a place where one knows how to live well. The White Cross Hotel will seduce you with its simple elegance.
dummy
arrival date
calendar
number of nights
departure date
Wednesday 3 December 2008
adults per room
check rates & availability
 
 

Loading map ...

Loading map

 
 
 
Move over hotel to check availabilityNot availableAvailable for Tuesday Dec 2, 1 night, 1 person
Availability is being checked, please wait for response ...
 
 

Rooms

All rooms have direct dail telephone, bath or shower and toilet, hairdryer, minibar or fridge, television with satelite channels, radio and alarm clock. *Mini suite or suite, located in the historic 17th century aisle, very large room (35 m2), high ceilings with beams and some rooms with fire place, sitting area, desk, safety deposit box and possibility to sleep one or two children. Located on the first floor. *Privilège, located in the new aisle, 1 to 3 guests per room, Very comfortable rooms with bath, hair dryer and bath robes. Rooms have regional antique furniture and are equipped with 55 cm television as well as a mini bar. Located on the first or second floor. *Tradition, located in the new aisle on the first or second floor, 1 to 3 guests per room. Rooms are equipped with all modern comforts as listed above. *Economic or Family room, « le Pavillon » , Shower or Bath. Rooms cater for 2 guests. Ground floor and 1st floor. Family appartment for max. 6 guests on first floor consisting of 3 bedrooms and one toilet bathroom. No telephone nor fridge.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation without fees: At least 72 hours before date of arrival. Cancellation in writing required! Late cancellation or no-show: the equivalent of 1 night is invoiced. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel details

Nederlands-Franse eigenaren. Gebouwd in 1696, Hostellerie La Croix Blanche is nu een charmant en gezellig hotel tegenover de Koninklijke Abdij van Fontevraud. 25 knusse kamers in verschillende categorien: economy, tradition, privilège en mini suites), drie verschillende restaurants: regionale en Franse keuken in restaurant Le Plantagenêt, de creperie voor salades, hartige en zoete pannenkoeken en snacks, en verder de kleine brasserie met gerechten als mosselen, biefstuk, plat du jour (dagschotel). Buiten een groot terras (met schaduw!) waar u lekker wat kunt drinken, lunchen en dineren. 17e eeuwse binnenplaats met veel bloemen en planten. Buitenzwembad in de zomer en gratis parkeerplaats voor hotelgasten. Fietsenstalling gratis; fietsen ter plekke te huur. Vergader en conferentieruimten ter plekke beschikbaar. Diverse kleine ruimten voor een familiediner of productpresentaite.

General information

Rating : 2 stars
Size : 25 rooms
Currency : EUR
Check-in: from 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out : 11:00 to 11:00

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Pets Allowed
  • Bar
  • Newspapers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Parking
  • Heating
  • Shops in Hotel
  • Gay Friendly
  • Breakfast Buffet

Activities

  • Golf Course (within 3 km)
  • Billiards
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Breakfast in the Room
  • Ironing Service
  • Bridal Suite
  • Souvenirs/Gift Shop
  • Shoe Shine
  • Packed Lunches
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

 

 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11

Food & Beverages

Hostellerie La Croix Blanche in Fontevraud is the ideal stop-over on your way to the south of France; or a destination in itself for enthousiasts of the French ‘cuisine’ and the discovery of local wines. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and three different, non smoking, restaurants. Restaurant Le Plantagenet serves local dishes and classic French cuisine accompanied by regional wines. The brasserie, an informal setting for steak, fish, mussels & french fries, pastas and ‘dish of the day’. Enjoy a savoury or sweet pancake, a crisp salad or the famous home made ‘croque monsieur’ in the crêperie. Every restaurant has its own terrace for ‘al fresco’ dining on the 17th century courtyard. Hostellerie La Croix Blanche is a member of Logis de France and classified as ‘three chimneys or three fireplaces’: extremely comfortable hotel, food of a high standard and attentive service. All restaurants have an à la carte choice as well as interesting menus including the famous ‘local specialities’ menu. We are classified as one of the few 'Logis Bacchus' - located close to the vineyards, wine list with a large selection of good quality (local) wines The prefect discovery of the area: 'Terroir &Tradition' SHORT BREAK three days / two nights Short break available every day of the week including a welcome cocktail, two nights accommodation in the room of your choice, buffet breakfast each morning, one three course dinner with local specialities, the next evening a four course gourmet dinner. Free entrance to the abbey of Fontevraud, visit and wine tasting in one of the many wine cellars. A welcome gift in your room. Currently we are developing two new short breaks: ‘Golf & Gourmet’ and ‘Peddling & Pleasure’.

Location & area

Address

7, Place des Plantagenets
49590 Fontevraud, 49590

Nearby ...

 

 1  2  3  4  5  6

Area information

Sight seeing and activities in the area: • Royal Abbey of Fontevraud (opposite the hotel) • Culturel Centre of Western France: exhibitions, concerts and theater organised inside the abbey • Castles of Montsoreau, Saumur, Chinon, Villandry, Langeais, Brissac, Brézé, Montreuil-Bellay and many other famous and less well known castles of the Loire Valley (5-60 minutes) • Many vine yards and wineries in de Appellations Controlées of Saumur, Saumur-Champigny, Bourgeuil, St. Nicolas de Bourgeuil, Chinon (5-30 minutes) • Futuroscope in Poitiers: theme park with modern film, video and multimedia techniques (60 km) • Le Puy du Fou, theme park based around history with many live shows (100 km) • Troglodites: houses and villages built into the local rocks – also troglodite restaurants that serve traditional, unique dishes. • A few of the most beautiful French villages are located close to the hotel: Montsoreau, Candes St Martin, Turquant, Le Coudray Maquard • Cycling: between Tours and Nanters an excellent and attractive cycle path has been constructed • La Loire en Vélo Vvisit Tours – Villandry – Fontevraud- Saumur – Angers • Walking and hiking. For example the Grande Randonnée number 3 • Golf: 18 holes golf course only 2 km away, 8 other golf courses within one hour’s drive • Sailing, water skiing, wind surfing, fishing, hunting, gathering edible mushrooms • Boat trip on the Loire in a traditional wooden boat’ - a ‘gabare’ • Discover the area in a hired four wheel drive or classic car

View map with hotels

loading map...

 click to enlarge

Traveler ratings
Average score
8.15
based on 10 traveler reviews
score from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive)
 
The area

Address: Fontevraud, 49590Fontevraud, 495907, Place des Plantagenets

Locations covered: Forêt de Fontevrault : 0.2km, Fontevrault : 0.2km, La Vallée de Crotte : 3.8km, Chacé : 4.1km, Turquant : 4.1km, Montsoreau : 4.1km, Saint-Germain : 4.3km, Couziers : 4.4km, Candes : 4.6km, Vienne : 4.6km, La Vienne Rivière : 4.6km, La Chaussée : 5.1km, La Grande-Gaudre : 5.3km, Roiffé : 5.4km, Bertignolles : 5.4km, Varennes : 5.7km, Parnay : 6.3km, Saix : 6.6km, Lerné : 7.2km, Roguinet : 7.4km, Souzay : 7.6km, Bourg-Neuf : 7.6km, Dampierre : 7.6km, Souzay-Champigny : 7.6km, Thizay : 7.8km, Savigny : 7.8km, Puy Rigaud : 7.8km, Saint-Cyr : 7.8km, Épieds : 8.4km, Chaintré : 8.5km, Le Village : 8.5km, Montour : 8.8km, Morton : 8.9km, Brézé : 9km, Détilly : 9.1km, Fougères : 9.1km, Cinais : 9.5km, Seuilly : 9.5km, Varrains : 9.7km, Le Mousseau : 9.7km, Le Changeon Rivière : 9.8km, Changeon : 9.8km, Le Plessis : 9.9km, Chouzé : 9.9km, Villebernier : 9.9km, Saint-Just : 10.1km

Related keywords: hotel, room, motel, hotell, zimmer, chambre, chambres, online, on-line, on line , online booking, reservation, book, reserve, reservations, discounts, cheap , hotellpaket, hotellrum, hotellguide, hotellbokning , levne hotely, slevy hotelu, hotal, pictures , Breakfast, ontbijt , logement, hébergement, lodging, vrije, bed & breakfast, lodging, budget , get away, guide, travel, vacation, , Vacances, Alojamiento, Accomodatie, Casa, vacaciones , kamer, kamers, Toerisme, Vakantie, Reizen, overnachten, overnacht, overnachting , holiday, accommodation, Alloggio, alojamientos, rental, package, tour, Alloggio , Chambres, d'hôtes, hébergement, Gastzimmer , gaestezimmer, gästezimmer, gîtes, passant, d'hote, Gästezimmer, BandB, b&b, bnb, guesthouse, habitacion , Tourism, Travel, Voyager, Turismo, Holiday, Reisen , Ferien, Logement, Tourisme, Overnight, stay

Alternative hotels
hotel, Hotels, hotell, on line, reservations, booking, online, lodging, accommodation, accomodation, Unterbringung, Spezialangebote, Packages, Spezialraten, Wochenendangebote, Städteangebote, Angebote, Städtereisen, Budget, preisgünstig, Rabatt, special offers, packages, specials, weekend breaks, city breaks, deals, budget, cheap, discount, savings, Hostellerie, La, Croix, Blanche
Hotels-World Home
hotels - rooms - online - booking - reservations
Hotels-World Home