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Aug 19, 2008 01:06 pm By: Tim	5	Huchpie Manoir My family and I had a wonderful stay at your beautiful home. The rooms were more than we expected - beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean. What made our stay even better was the exceptional food, both the breakfast and dinner were superb. We will be recommending you to everyone we know, and will hope to get back and stay again as soon as we can.
Mar 31, 2008 10:18 pm By: DKDJuniata	5	GREAT PLACE! Absolutely wonderful B&B - staying here was one of our trip highlights! The owner is friendly and a great cook - breakfast was wonderful and it was worth the extra money to have dinner there a couple of times - the best dinners of our two week trip! It is also a wonderful central location for exploring Chateau of the Loir Valley - too many to count within a one hour drive of the B&B. Also, the town of Vendome is fun to explore. The price is right for this B&B and you can't go wrong staying here.

Description of Surrounding Area

Built in Gallo-Roman times, upon a hill, crisscrossed by the river Loir, Vendôme became a Duchy in 1515 by the will of Francis I .Antoine of Bourbon first Duke of Vendôme was to be the father of the future king of France: Henry IV, who started the Royal Bourbon dinasty. The present King of Spain is related to this family. Nowadays a town of 25 000 inhabitants, Vendôme has done well to maintain its historical gardens and architecture.Take a Rowboat on the river Loir, or use a horse driven carriage to discover at a quiet pace a most beautiful town. During the summer season, free enjoyable open air concerts take place in the cloister of the Trinity Abbey.

The 18th century Huchepie Manor, once owned by the knights of the hospital is built on a hill offering stunning views of the Loir Valley and the town of Vendôme.
Access to the dining room and bedrooms is through the tower up its massive wood staircase built in 1753.

Description of Rooms/Suites

Two large double suites, each with its own private baths and amenities, are available from 65 to 87 € for two, including continental breakfast. Extra bed is available for a third person or a child. Rates include local taxes and breakfast: (home made organic bread, home made jam, freshly squashed fruit juice etc...) served in the large dining-room overlooking the beautiful garden.
English breakfast is available on request.

Amenities

In the evening, dinner is proposed to the residents on booking only. Book your table at breakfast for the same evening. The gourmet cuisine is made from fresh products, some from the manoir garden and orchard, some from the organic market. The menu at 29 euros per person includes a bottle of a fine local AOC white, red or rosé wine for two, mineral water and coffee.
Example of a meal:
Start with smoked salmon served on a Blinis , side dishes of fresh cream red oignons etc...
Followed with veal chop served with mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce and fresh vegetables.
Finish with a home made pie or cake or a rasberry mousse.
And much more traditionnal cooking!

Restrictions

The Manoir is non smoking.
Cosette "Felix the cat" of the house does not accept other animals on her hunting ground!

Rates & Availability

65 TO 87 € PER NIGHT, DEPENDING ON SEASON AND LENGTH OF STAY.

Other Information

The well maintained Oratoire wood, 800 yards away from the house, is an inviting short walk.
The Manor is also an ideal starting point for hiking and biking.
Reception of our guests is between 4 and 7 o'clock pm.
If you are arriving by train, we can arrange transportation.
Paris is only 42 minutes away with the TGV train, the railways station is two miles away from the Manor, on the other side of the hill. No! you cannot hear the trains!

Directions

On the way out of Vendôme towards the TGV RAILWAYS STATION and the road to le Mans,a small street on the left at the bottom of the hill, the rue de Huchepie, 650 yards to go for the Manor parking N° 387. And there you are!

Discounts Offered

Discounts are offered for stays from two nights onwards and for two suites units.