Title: Gites la Maison des Contes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gites la Maison des Contes Family-friendly cottage in Francueil ## Photo gallery for Gites la Maison des Contes ![TV, foosball, table tennis, books - Gites la Maison des Contes (Francueil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123300/27123260/f68655bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gites la Maison des Contes (Francueil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123300/27123260/e37ffd1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Gites la Maison des Contes (Francueil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123300/27123260/6eef5bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gites la Maison des Contes (Francueil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123300/27123260/0fe22821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Gites la Maison des Contes (Francueil)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123300/27123260/77fed285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Château de Chenonceau is located near Gites la Maison des Contes, which provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gites la Maison des Contes Gites la Maison des Contes, is a charming country house, located in the Loire Valley, in Francueil, 1km from Chenonceuax, within an area of almost 1 hectare, has 6 rooms (14 people) distributed in 2 independent apartments . The property also has an outdoor pool (11 meters x 6 meters) open from May to October. Casa del Arte is close to many tourist sites, such as the Chenonceaux Castle and the Cher River, 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike; Amboise, Le Clos Luce, Montresor, Montpoupon, Loches 20 minutes by car; Beauval Zoo, Blois, Chambord, Chinon, Langeais, Samur, Tours 40 minutes by car. Why "House of Art"?, its owner Philosopher and Collector lived in Africa, Latin America and Oceania, the objects and paintings that decorate the property connect us with the history of those places, in addition Christopher Emmanuel Bouchet, 1 Painter of the Berlin Wall lived 7 years on the property, the fourth of the stories was painted by him in that period: access to his paintings, sculptures, bibliography is possible. The property's gardens are decorated with sculptures such as the Sun, The boy who rises to the moon, the Eye of the Cyclops. Home 1 On the first floor we have an 80 m2 living room with fireplace, piano and TV. On the second floor we find the suite with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The "Bedroom of Tales" of 22 m2 (1 bed 160x200 cm with 1 duvet of 200 x 200, 4 pillows and 2 beds of 90 x 200 cm, two comforters of 120x200 and 2 pillows). The "Pink Bedroom" of 12 m2 (1 bed of 130 x 190 cm with 1 duvet of 160 cm x 200 cm and 4 pillows). The bathrooms have a toilet, bathtub and sink. This house is for 6 people. Services for House 1 90m2 living room Fireplace with firewood Piano Tv 1\. 30m Heating Wireless Internet (WiFi) Vaccum cleaner Dining room for 8 people in the Summer Lounge 2-burner stove, coffee maker, utensils and cutlery, Microwave oven Fridge Toaster BBQ Bed linen Towels 11 x 6 pool. 50 Parking inside the property ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33473200/33473194/a0c2365d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "les écureuils" 4\* chateaux Azay le rideau Cheillé - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=33473194&PinnedHotelID=33473194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72296200/72296194/adbcc8ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Douce France-Trianon : Chic et élégance Chinon - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=72296194&PinnedHotelID=72296194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31948100/31948043/8f3b8e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### the attic of Orange. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Maison Arts House 1 Francueil Maison Arts House 1 Maison Arts 1 Francueil Maison Arts House 1 Francueil Maison Arts House 1 Maison Arts 1 Francueil Cottage Maison des Arts / House 1 Francueil Cottage Maison des Arts / House 1 Maison des Arts / House 1 Francueil Maison Arts 1 Gites La Maison Des Contes Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Gites la Maison des Contes Francueil Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Francueil Maison des Arts / House 1 Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Gites la Maison des Contes Francueil Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Francueil ## About the area Located in Francueil, this cottage is in the city center and near theme parks. Caves du Père Auguste and Domaine des Malidores are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mini-Châteaux Park and Grand Aquarium of Touraine. Traveling with kids? Consider Loire Aventure CKCA and International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Francueil travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Francueil.dx3000038490) [View more Cottages in Francueil](https://www.expedia.ca/Francueil-Cottages.d3000038490-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.31831%2C1.08700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PXgMGCfer_PMs5pZeS2PAk2AHvs=) Francueil, Centre-Val de Loire ### What's nearby - Musée de l'appareil photo \- 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Château de Chenonceau \- 6 min drive \- 2.1 km - Clos Lucé Castle \- 20 min drive \- 19.9 km - Château d'Amboise \- 21 min drive \- 21.7 km - Zoo Parc Beauval \- 24 min drive \- 34.9 km ### Getting around - Chisseaux Station - 19 min walk - Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪L'Orangerie - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cafétéria du Château de Chenonceau - ‬6 min drive - ‪La Maison des Pages - ‬3 min drive - ‪Auberge du Bon Laboureur - ‬3 min drive - ‪La Sarrazine - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gites la Maison des Contes have a pool? ### Is Gites la Maison des Contes pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gites la Maison des Contes? ### What time is check-out at Gites la Maison des Contes? ### Where is Gites la Maison des Contes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gites la Maison des Contes Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful inside and out The property is very much as advertised. The main room is large with high ceilings, full of interesting art, and cool even on hot days. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the larger one is very big and stunningly painted. The kitchen is attached and well equipped, and there is a nice covered terrace next to it. The garden is very large, children can play there for hours. The swimming pool is ideal for a family, with both a shallow part (90cm?) for the younger ones and a deeper part for more experienced swimmers. The water and pool are kept in good condition. The whole is located on the outskirts of the pleasant village. Good bakery and small grocery located within walking distance The hostess Leticia is very kind and welcoming. ##### John T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciaran M. Aug 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay at La Maison des Contes Lovely turn of the 20th century building with large grounds and relaxing pool close to local village. ##### Ciaran M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elana R., Berkeley, CA Jul 18, 2018 #### Beautiful home with wonderful hosts! Our family of five really enjoyed our four-night stay at Maison des Arts House, and particularly appreciated the very warm hospitality of Leticia and her son, Alex. We were welcomed to their spacious, clean, and well-appointed home and shown around the absolutely lovely grounds. The pool was a wonderful bonus during the hot summer days. We loved hanging out together with our hosts, conversing over wine and cheese. The only downside was the absence of fans, especially in the upstairs bedrooms, which were stifling hot with the windows closed, and bug magnets with the windows opened. Overall, this was a wonderful base for our exploration of the Loire Valley chateaux. Thank you, Leticia and Alex! We hope to see you again! ##### Elana R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lea M. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Séjour parfait à la Maison des contes.Tout est pensé pour vous faire passer un merveilleux séjour. Merci pour votre accueil. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66ede3e8-1c26-4a67-9740-3f58d1656e8c-1755506405445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lea M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinier B. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location Erg sympathieke eigenaresse! ##### Reinier B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia H. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Toller Aufenthalt mit sehr netter Vermieterin Wir haben tolle Tage im Kunst-Haus verbracht. Die Vermieterin war sehr bemüht, dass wir uns wohlfühlen. Das Anwesen ist einzigartig - insbesondere der Pool war eine gute Abwechslung nach unseren Ausflügen. Der Ort ist gut gelegen, sodass man zügig die Schlösser und z.B. den Zoo besuchen kann. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit! Vielen Dank! ##### Julia H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amélie G. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GOOD PLACE Très bon séjour dans ce cadre bucolique et artistique ##### Amélie G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### OLIVIER I. Jun 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chenonceaux et la vie de Chateau Nous avons séjourner 4 nuits dans le gite "la maison des contes" et ce fut un enchantement. La décoration intérieure incroyable donne l'impression de vivre la vie d'un chatelain. Le parc et la piscine (immense) contribue à donner à ce séjour des couleurs de douceurs et de calme. La proximité immédiate de Chenonceaux est un vrai plus (nous ne conduisons pas). Notre hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et cela a été un vrai plaisir de partager des moments de discussion. Merci encore Olivier et Alice ##### OLIVIER I. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe séjour Logement très agréable, jardin magnifique Accueil génial Un véritable plaisir ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Bart F. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Roomy house, quiet surroundings Enjoyed our stay in the Loire valley, wine tastings nearby ##### Bart F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anais L. Jul 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très agréable Cadre nature et reposant. Gîte très dépaysant. ##### Anais L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sylvain j. Jul 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien Maison agréable et originale Très bon accueil ##### sylvain j. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tony P. Aug 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sejour came à proximité Chateau de Chenonceau La batisse est belle. La décoration surprenante mais charmante. La piscine est très belle situé dans un grand parc. L'accueil est chaleureux , discret et attentionné. Que du bonheur. ##### tony P. ### 8/10 Good #### Pascale C. Jul 26, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Leuke, rustige, coronaproof locatie Leuke, rustige woning... Met super zwembad Rustige omgeving. ##### Pascale C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian von G. Jul 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Familienurlaub Juli 2020 Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub. Das Anwesen bietet 2 Ferienunterkünfte, wir waren jedoch die einzigen Mieter und hatten den riesigen Garten und den Pool für uns allein. Das Haus hat einen etwas altertümlichen Charme, was jedoch zusammen mit den vielen Kunstwerken den ganz besonderen Reiz ausmacht. Unsere jüngste Tochter (10) hat besonders das Märchenzimmer gefallen. Leticia spricht perfekt deutsch und ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die sich herzlich um uns und unsere Wünsche gekümmert hat. Das Haus liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Schloss Chenonceau, wo man mit gemieteten Kajaks auf der Cher unter dem Schloss durchpaddeln kann. Mit unseren Fahrrädern konnten wir leicht das Schloss Montpoupon und das Schloss Royal d‘Amboise erreichen. Eine rundum gelungene Woche. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen. ##### Christian von G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andree C. Jul 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tout était parfait Letizia est pleine d’empathie, le cadre est agréable et bien situé pour découvrir la région, piscine et grand parc sont un plus avec des enfants ##### Andree C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vladimir D. Jul 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Viel Spass in Letizia Schloss Viel Raum, grosse Schwimmbad, alles sauber und schon , echte Schloss fur Familie, kreative Atmosfere, viel Kunst uberall, sehr gute Lage und sehr gastfreundliche Letizia. ##### Vladimir D. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Cedric L. Jul 27, 2018 #### Superbe Maison et Jardin On reviendra ##### Cedric L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark T. Jun 11, 2018 #### Elegant site from which to explore Chenonceau and the banks of the Cher. Leticia's residence (actually two adjoining residences, but the other was vacant while we were there) is beautifully and artistically furnished and decorated. It comes very well equipped with everything you might need, and it has an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden where the birds never stop singing (and, very notably, a resident cuckoo bird that we first thought must be a living-room clock.) Of the two bedrooms, one is classically decorated, while the walls of the second are covered in original art depicting various fairy tales. Although there is a second bathroom downstairs, the two bedrooms (on the upper floor) share a nicely appointed bathroom with a spacious tub and hand-held shower fixture. This is the perfect launching place for visits to the castle (2 km distant -- go either at the 9 A.M. opening or, as we did, at 4 or 5 P.M., as the crowds leave well before the 7 P.M. closing.) The high point for us was the bike trip that took us from the castle to nearby Bleré (about a 9-mile round trip.) We recommend renting your bike from the Canoe company downstream from the castle. For 10 euros for a 4-hour half-day, you get an excellent 24-speed bike (unlike the clunky 3-speed bikes we have seen elsewhere in France.) There are various places to eat in relatively easy reach, but our favorite was very close by: les Charmilles (tasty pizza and salads as well as many other dishes.) The one issue we had was that the wi-fi did not work in the house for the first two days of our stay. Leticia was very helpful in assisting us to find a work-around (even though she was out of the country at the time). I was convinced that the problem was that the router was unable to penetrate the thick stone walls of the residence, but on the third day, the wi-fi suddenly started to work even in the house, so I am completely mystified as to the source of the problem or how it was fixed. The point is that Leticia did everything possible to address that concern, and that in every other respect, this was for us the ideal place to stay. A beautiful and enchanting place, not to be missed. ##### Mark T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018