Hotels Near Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul in Blois

We just returned from a visit to the Loire Valley and it would not have been the same without our spectacular stay at Fleur de Loire. This resort is very much focused on gastronomy (as it is chef owned and includes his incredible restaurant - separate review), but the most important aspect of this hotel is that they live and breathe excellence in hospitality. They are a Relais and Chateaux property and they deserve every bit of that distinction. We got off to a very rough start when we arrived after an overnight flight and the room wasn't ready. Completely understandable as we arrived before check in. We were assured that the room was empty and would be cleaned right away, making it available within the hour. We still cannot figure out what went wrong but needless to say we were still sitting (sleeping!) outside their lobby four hours later. While we cannot blame them for not expecting international guests hours ahead of check in time, however, we cannot imagine how it could take over four hours to get one room cleaned, knowing their guests were waiting. No other guests were waiting so we assumed this would be taken care of quickly, but it was not. At this point, we were a little concerned about how this visit would go but I'm happy to say that everyone else at this hotel went above and beyond to make our stay special. From the valet (who apologized for his colleague not being more helpful), to the friendly bartender and most importantly, their AMAZING concierge, Geraldine! I had communicated with Geraldine several times in advance of our visit and she had arranged some lovely activities for us. By far, the highlight of our entire trip was our day with Jean Baptiste, their ”cycling guy”, who took us on an all day tour of the area with beautiful scenery, tastings at local wineries and inside the forests of the chateaux. One of our best travel days ever! It wasn't just the sights and scenery, Jean Baptiste was the ultimate host (not just a guide, but a host). If you have the time and ability to spend a day with him, you should absolutely do it. Thank you again, Jean Baptiste...we loved our day with you. The food at the hotel is (obviously) spectacular on all fronts. I will submit a separate review for Christophe Hay (incredible, best meal we've ever had) but we ate all our breakfasts and one dinner at Amour Blanc, their other (more casual) restaurant. We enjoyed everything we ate and the maitre d in the mornings was very friendly and a bundle of energy. Do not miss the breakfast - they have everything you can imagine and you will be full for the day! Thanks to everyone who made our stay one we will remember!

We arrive at sunset and leave at dawn. My daughter and I have a balcony suite on the beachfront. She is happy to be able to stay outside and smoke without having to walk on the street. I have the opportunity to take a walk, watch the butcher and the sunrise! The sailor’s breakfast and my coffee with organic soy milk are very good. Our own organic eggs are also very good, making us feel at home! The girls in the reception and restaurant are very beautiful and very efficient!

Blois is a good place to be to see the chateaux of the Loire, central, and with good roads to get around. That's where it ends with the First Hotel. Don't be fooled by the sumptuous looking sofa on the picture of the lobby - it is painted onto the wall. If you book a twin room, make sure you are on good terms with the person you are sharing with. The very narrow single beds in a twin room are very close together and the shower in our room (”private bathroom”) had one panel of the door screen missing. The other two panels were also see-through although not intended and it was not until we had been there for a couple of days that we realised one panel had been removed or at least not replaced. The blue decor was only matched by the tasteless floor covering, a linoleum intended to look like a carpet. The toilet had no lock on the door and we had to stuff toilet paper into the vent in the bedroom window as a howling gale was blowing through it and there was no way to close it. The room did have the option for a third bed - a pull out at the foot of the two singles. Had we been three and not two this would have taken up all the floor space in the sleeping area. However, the icing on the cake was the full length mirror which was behind the ”wardrobe” meaning that once clothes were hanging on it the mirror was hidden. Above this were two tiny shelves, wide enough for socks and pants folded in half.

The hotel is very well located. This is very friendly and helpful staff. Room very clean and equipped with several current takes. It is perfect when you have several telephones to load. We have had a very good stay and we will return to this hotel.

We loved the little cabin in the woods, where it was very quiet with forest views on all sides. The cabin was spacious and had everything we wanted. It was just a few minutes' walk away from the main hotel buildings, and the cabin was fully wheelchair accessible, which we appreciated very much. The grounds around the hotel have lovely flowers, lots of trees and even a small creek running through the area, making for a lovely place to enjoy a quiet stroll. The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome right away. The hotel buildings have ramps to allow wheelchair access to the dining and bar areas. The ”La Closerie Restaurant” offered a very good menu and choice of wines. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed the view from the restaurant of the courtyard gardens. The service in the restaurant was excellent and we were well taken care of. We were also delighted to find a very good piano in the dining room which my wife was welcome to play after dinner. This was an added bonus for us! There is only one negative thing for wheelchair users: The parking is small gravel stones, and the paths to the cabins are just dirt / caliche, so not as wheelchair friendly as we would have liked. However, in spite of this disadvantage, this is definitely a place we will come back for a longer stay!

Gîte très agréable et propreté irréprochable ! A noter la décoration soignée et au goût du jour. Cédric est aux petits soins, rien ne manque pour une nuit ou une semaine tout est là ! L' emplacement est idéal pour visiter les châteaux de la Loire. L'accès aux pistes cyclables est direct ( Loire à vélo et boucles des châteaux à vélo). Les bords de Loire sont à quelques mètres permettant de belles balades au bord du fleuve royal. Nous avons pu observer de nombreux oiseaux. Le village qui est une petite cité de caractère est magnifique et les activités sur place sont nombreuses et pour toute la famille. Coup de coeur pour le restaurant 'Chez Walter', c'est tout simplement un régal ! Nos enfants ont quant à eux adoré la visite de l'espace scénographique de la Maison de la Loire qui permet de découvrir l'histoire de la Loire et du port de St Dyé, ainsi que ses richesses naturelles. Une balade en bateau traditionnel a sublimé notre séjour. Le rapport qualité-prix est plus que top. Bravo pour votre professionnalisme. Vous cherchez le lieu pour vos prochaines vacances, un séjour, un week-end... pour profiter et découvrir ... Réservez les yeux fermés à la Boisselée. Bonne continuation à vous.