Chartres
With teal-blue shutters gracing its 1779 façade, a lovely stained-glass ceiling and a treasure trove of period furnishings, old B&W photos and knick…
Must-see hotels in Île-de-France
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Île-de-France
Situated 2.5km northeast of Senlis, charming L'Aunette has 14 rustic-contemporary rooms with stone walls, exposed beams and hardwood or glazed-tiled…
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Fontainebleau
Housed in an erstwhile Catholic girl's school (1854), this is an invaluable hideaway for climbers and campers, especially if you don't have a car. The six…
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Fontainebleau
A wisteria-draped courtyard garden with chestnut and apple trees is the centrepiece of this charming 27-room hotel. Deluxe-category rooms have their own…
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Fontainebleau
Superb climber-friendly gite, with four rooms in the 19th-century farmhouse plus a separate apartment; both have kitchens. Great location by the Trois…
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Chantilly
Delicately embroidered cushions and cherrywood furniture add to the romantic ambience of this three-room family-run property on a 27-hectare estate, which…
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Chartres
The red-curtained entrance lends a theatrical air to this two-star Logis guesthouse in the centre of everything. Its summertime terrace restaurant has…
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Fontainebleau
Classy, cosy and beautifully kept, the ‘Hotel London’ faces the château. Its 16 rooms are furnished in warm reds and royal blues. Most have air…
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Chantilly
Part of the Best Western chain, this modern 57-room hotel has an unbeatable location five minutes’ walk from the train station and restaurants. Cheaper…
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Chartres
A bulls-eye location footsteps from the cathedral and train station, 48 rooms (some with cathedral views) and on-site parking are a winning trifecta at…
