Title: UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR Houseboat in Saumur ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25850000/25841400/25841349/4fbd3489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25850000/25841400/25841349/4e9cdde1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25850000/25841400/25841349/af874c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25850000/25841400/25841349/9047efa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25850000/25841400/25841349/a40b6db9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR UNUSUAL and NEW! Amazing huge houseboat Gloriette de Loire ♥ This fully private houseboat offers a large space, cosy for holidays with all facilities. Safety area in the "chic" island of Saumur. Fully equiped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and freezer, oven coffe machine, boiler... italian style shower in mosaïc, large bards or single beds, separate automatic toilets, WIFI.... This is an amazing fully private traditional boat of the Loire river. A very confortable and large self catering boat moored just in front of the castel of Saumur. In close proximity you will find: Traditional commerce and markets Historicalcity center right opposite Boarding pier right opposite In summer time gigs in town The boat makes the perfect place for a rest or to watch the castle and the historical city at night. Nostalgia! The boat is a creation of the first copy of a wash houseboat in France built year 1895 with all facilities and great confort. We rent as well an other houseboat the LOIRE ROMANCE moored just behind and a self catering independent rental , a beautiful place located at the first floor of the family nineteenth century villa : the VILLA DE LOIRE. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - On a river ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 431 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34070000/34066100/34066056/88150c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3500 SQF/HISTORIC HOUSE WITH WARMED POOL IN THE OLD SAUMUR/GREAT VIEWS SAUMUR - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 85 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=34066056&PinnedHotelID=34066056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic Studio | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116590000/116587800/116587721/ac1c6288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Suites Saumur Saumur - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $98 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=116587721&PinnedHotelID=116587721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373310/5fad59f2_edited_7c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bon'Appart in the heart of Saumur Saumur - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Microwave 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=114373310&PinnedHotelID=114373310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68710000/68709800/68709798/5e68f351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HISTOIRE DE LOIRE - La Maison Saumur - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=68709798&PinnedHotelID=68709798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63220000/63214500/63214433/8d51e37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful tufa stone house in Saumur Centre SAUMUR - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $143 CA $239 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=63214433&PinnedHotelID=63214433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1352600/1352541/11e4600f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Le Londres, Saumur Saumur - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 433 reviews CA $111 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=1352541&PinnedHotelID=1352541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34189000/34188999/179739cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old house (Nineteen century) near many monuments to visit. 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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 ### Property is also known as Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Houseboat Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Saumur Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Saumur Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Houseboat Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau Houseboat Unusual Gorgeous Traditional Boat Facing Chateau ## About the area ![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%7C47.26149%2C-0.07124&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B7nkz6riFXu6A2gRYg7mRh0oHIo=) Saumur, Pays De La Loire #### What's nearby - Maison de Vin - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Château de Saumur - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Cavalry Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - Domaine de Clos Maurice - 4 min drive - 1.7 km #### Getting around - Saumur Station - 13 min walk - Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Crêperie Côté Jardin - ‬11 min walk - ‪Le 7 - ‬9 min walk - ‪Le bœuf noisette - ‬9 min walk - ‪Sur Les Quais - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bistrot de la Place - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR located? > Situated on a river, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Maison de Vin. Cavalry Museum and Château de Saumur are also within 1 mi (2 km). Saumur Station is 13 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay W. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Wonderful stay on houseboat for nights. Stunning views and only a short walk into town. Accommodation was as described, spotlessly clean with everything you could need. George and Armelle very helpfell upon arrival. Would recomnend x ##### Kay W. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R. Sep 24, 2017 #### Fabulous location, very relaxing A wonderful four days spent here in early September. The location is unbeatable with stunning views across the river and the chateau. Lots of wildlife - we saw otters, unusual birds - and there are a lot of fish in la Loire which swim around the boat. A very comfortable accommodation, lots of space for a small boat, well appointed and clean. The walk into Saumur centre takes about 10 minutes and is very pleasant. The choice of restaurants is good. We had several excellent meals. We will definitely be back! Thanks, Arnelles and George! ##### Andrew R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurence L. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Très bel emplacement et belle « Cabane » bien équipée. Tout y est. Séjour très plaisant qui donne envie de revenir. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/27fcae2d-b588-4e63-9c3f-9578761c00cf-1754562769837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laurence L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra M. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Urlaubsdomizil mit kleinen Schwächen Die Lage des Boots mit direkten Blick auf das Schloss von Saumur ist fantastisch. Das Boot selbst ist sehr schön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es gibt allerdings (bis auf eine winzige „Besenkammer“) keinerlei Möglichkeiten, seine Koffer bzw. Kleidung zu verstauen. Wir haben die Koffer einfach auf eines der Betten im Wohnzimmer gelegt, wenn man aber tatsächlich zu viert anreist, wird es sehr eng mit der Gepäckunterbringung. Es gibt an Bord keine Klimaanlage, aber einige Ventilatoren. Wir hatten einige sehr heiße Tsge erwischt und da wurde es super heiß im Boot. Wir hatten das große Glück, dass das Nachbarboot erst in der letzten Nacht vermietet war. D.h., die allermeiste Zeit war es sehr ruhig und man schlief zum Quaken der Frösche ein. Am letzten Tag kamen Gäste auf das Nachbarboot. Leider liegt dessen Terrasse unmittelbar vor dem Schlafzimmer des kleineren Boots. Die Gäste dort hörten Musik, und tanzten bis in die Morgenstunden. Aufgrund der Hitze konnte man es nur mit offenem Schlafzimmerfenster aushalten, weshalb an Schlaf nicht zu denken war. Besteck und Geschirr an Bord sind spärlich, so dass man die Spülmaschine ständig laufen lassen muss. Es gibt einen sehr schmalen, wackeligen Außenbereich, aber Platz zum Essen hat man dort nicht, weshalb man sich doch sehr viel im Inneren des Boots aufhält. Insgesamt ein sehr schönes, außergewöhnliches Urlaubsdomizil mit ein paar kleineren Schwächen. ##### Sandra M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yannick C. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Insolite et calme Très bien situé pour rayonner sur la ville et découvrir les environs : château, vignobles, spectacle … ##### Yannick C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascal R. May 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfaitement original Accueil tres sympa, hebergement original et propre, emplacement ideal, vue imprenable ##### Pascal R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine F., Marseille Aug 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe vue et emplacement Petit apéro sur le ponton avec vue sur le château, au top. Bien situé pour balade aux environs ##### Sabine F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### serge l. Aug 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super. Merci encore Disponible . A notre écoute. Super sympa Merci ##### serge l. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. May 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### top Top à refaire ##### Anne M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire M. Oct 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top séjour We au top sous le soleil Un peu trop de gîte sur la péniche par rapport au précédent séjour ##### Claire M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabienne P. May 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Propriétaire sympa la peniche superbe est bien aménagée avec une vue sur le château un séjour qu ont oubliera pas au top ##### Fabienne P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise A. Oct 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay We had an amazing stay at Armelle & George's House Boat. They are fabulous hosts and we had everything we needed. It really is an amazing place and we will be back. ##### Louise A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### cottin p. Jul 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### génial je recommande ##### cottin p. ### 8/10 Good #### Florence G. Jan 13, 2019 #### Agréable logis au fil de l'eau agréable logis au fil de l'eau, parfait pour 6 ##### Florence G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R. Oct 9, 2018 #### Fantastic We stayed here last September and came back for longer this year. Although la Loire was very low because of very hot and dry summer and we had a large almost private beach outside the boat, this didn’t affect the fact that this is a stunning location with the best view in Saumur! Just so beautiful and relaxing. Owner very friendly and helpful. Thanks Georges! See you next time! ##### Andrew R. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### FABIENNE G. Jan 18, 2018 #### Très bien Le propriétaire est très sympathique, de très bon conseil pour les visites. Super séjour en famille. ##### FABIENNE G. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Armelle & Georges B. Aug 18, 2017 #### Très agréable Que des étoiles \*\*\*\*\*\* ##### Armelle & Georges B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda d. Jul 27, 2017 #### Our third fabulous stay! We stayed on the Loire Romance 3 years ago with our 3 teenage kids for a 4 night stay and loved it. Last year we came back for 4 nights (again on the Loire Romance) and again really enjoyed our stay. When we left, we promised each other we would come back again this year for a longer stay. This time we stayed on the Gloriette de Loire for a week. It was perfect. Privacy, a lovely space and that VIEW!!!! The Loire river is quite low this Summer and the deck of the Gloriette makes it very easy to get in and out of the water, so on the warmest days we swam in the river right off the deck (the water was less than a metre deep right next to the boat). It is also very clear water and there are lots of fish, leisurely swimming past as you sip your drink on the deck. The big sliding door along the deck together with the sliding door in the bedroom allow for great air circulation, so the boat never felt too warm. Armelle and Georges are responsive, gracious hosts and the boats are always impeccably clean on arrival. For a family with kids, the Loire Romance offers more privacy for parents as it offers 2 separate bedrooms. The Gloriette offers more open spaces, which is perfect for a couple or family/friends who don't mind spending most of their time on the boat in shared space. We certainly plan to come back again, these boats in this unbeatable location are a stroke of genius and I am almost reluctant to leave such a glowing review for fear that they'll be completely booked longer in advance, making it more difficult to plan our return :D The location of Saumur, in between Angers and Tours, is ideal as well, with a seemingly endless list of chateaux and pretty villages and towns to visit, all within easy reach. By the tame token, it is lovely to get into a rhythm of sleeping in, sauntering into town for fresh bread, cheese and wine (the town also has an un-be-lie-va-ble delicatessen that sells fresh, ready-made, gourmet dishes that beat most restaurant meals yet cost less than half of what you'd spend eating out) and then returning to the boat for a leisurely afternoon on the water, followed by dinner (more wine) and an evening walk along the river. You will feel spoiled for choice here and your stay is sure to feel too short! Thank you again Armelle and Georges, you make Saumur irresistable to us! ##### Linda d. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie C. Jan 23, 2017 #### Je recommande Ce bateau est très confortable et la vue magnifique. On se sent vraiment bien sur ce bateau. Même par grand froid, on a eu bien chaud. Le propriétaire est très à l'écoute et sympathique. Je reviendrai aux beaux jours pour revoir le château, la ville , la Loire, le pont, les oiseaux... la nuit, le matin... J'ai adoré le charme de ce lieu. ##### Sophie C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Michèle S. Jan 3, 2017 #### bémols Bon séjour dans son ensemble, malgré quelques désagréments: pas le bateau choisi au départ (pas d'espace séparé pour mon enfant), suite à une fuite d'eau avant notre arrivée; matins bruyants avec 5 ou 6 pêcheurs qui criaient et parlaient très fort, de 9h au coucher du soleil...équipements trop sommaires (ustensiles de cuisine insuffisants pour un séjour de 5 jours: pas de saladier, de couvercles, de couteau économe, de fait-tout) et évier en partie bouché (lave-vaisselle hors-service)... ce qui est un peu décevant en rapport avec le prix pratiqué. Sinon, nous avons positivé et notre séjour fut agréable. Nous n'avons malheureusement pas pu dire au-revoir à nos hôtes... ##### Michèle S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 22, 2016 #### Sublime séjour sur la Loire Emplacement idéal face au château de Saumur, très romantique de nuit, ce bateau-lavoir est un nid douillet pour un séjour : spacieux, lumineux, bien équipé ......Un ponton pour profiter du coucher de soleil............ L'entretien du lieu est impeccable que ce soit au niveau du ménage, de la literie, sans oublier l'accueil des propriétaires chaleureux, souriant et en plus avec un cadeau de bienvenue ! Bravo et merci encore This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred S. Aug 7, 2016 #### Unbeatable view and location in the Loire Valley We stayed in both the self-catering apartment and then in one of the two houseboats, which are moored just below the 19th century stone mansion which contains the apartment. All three have probably the best view of Saumur's chateau as they are directly across the river, on the island (Ile d'Offard). it's a short walk to town across the main bridge which is about two blocks away, and there are also shops on the island, including a wonderful bakery with some of the best crossants we've ever tasted. Georges and Armelle are friendly and diligent hosts, who will do anything needed to make the stay pleasant and relaxing. The property is in a very quiet area but easily walkable to many shops and two excellent markets, on the island itself on Thursdays, and in the central Saumur town square on Saturdays. We had not realized that the apartment has a small second bedroom which came in very handy when our daughters came for a short visit. The apartment includes washing machine and dishwasher, and a small but workable cooktop. The modern shower has lots of hot water and great pressure, also true in the boat. WiFi connections worked well, and the apartment's high ceilings and thick stone walls keep rooms cool on hot days. We could never decide whether we preferred the view of the chateau during the day, when the sun sparkles off the creamy limestone walls and turrets, or at night, when the gleaming chateau is reflected onto the river's calm surface. Saumur is a smallish town (pop. around 30,000) located between the larger and better-known cities of Tours and Angers. On the north side of the river is the modern train station with easy connections or direct service to Angers, Nantes, St. Nazaire, Orleans, Le Mans, Tours, Paris etc. on clean, fast trains, and the English-speaking station staff are helpful and gave us ticket suggestions which saved us quite a few Euros on our numerous local and regional trips. This is a great base for exploring the Loire Valley's many sights, including not only the many well-known castles but also the huge medieval abbey at Fonteyvraud (where Richard Lion Heart and his family are buried) as well as many wineries. Saumur has its own "appellation" and several wineries which provide tours, such as Veuve Amiot which makes excellent sparkling wines at very attractive prices (also free tours and tasting). We would gladly go back for another stay, as there is still a lot we were not able to cover in one visit. ##### Fred S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg A., Tempe USA Jul 23, 2016 #### Wonderful! Very clean and nice, perfectly updated, great location. Awesome views, really indescribable. Views across the river of Saumur both day and night of town and chateau. We had a great time and would stay here again. Owners very nice and responsive, just a perfect stay! ##### Greg A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### junko k. Jul 4, 2016 #### TOP CLASSE ! Le bateau est enchanteur. Il a du style, un bateau vintage tout neuf avec un aménagement rétro-contemporain. La déco est splendide. J'adore la salle de bains en mosaïque style bains-douches d'autrefois et robinetterie des palaces vintage. Je verrai bien ce bateau dans un magazine de déco. La propriétaire Armelle a un goût très sûr et son mari ( ou compagnon) Georges est très accueillant et aime bien raconter l'histoire de ces bateaux anciens. J'ai découvert ce qu'était un bateau-lavoir. Un très léger mouvement par moment quand une gabarre passe. C'est juste perceptible est agréable. Le flash c'est la vue sur la Loire et le chateau de Saumur. Le matin la lumière est douce et le soir coucher de soleil flamboyant. C'est une région à découvrir quand on vient du Sud J'avais choisi ce séjour pour mon chéri il a et là il m'a dit : top classe! ##### junko k. Stayed 2 nights in May 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie B. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy ##### Katie B. 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