Located in Briare, the beautiful countryside surrounding Le Cerf is perfect for hikers and bikes can be rented at reception. Impressive castles and the Sancerre vineyards are also nearby.
Scott
United States of America
We loved the proximity to the train station and town.
Located in Briare, 6.9 miles from Chateau de Gien, Auberge du pont canal has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Marie-Claire la grillade offers accommodations in Briare, 6.1 miles from Chateau de Gien and 22 miles from Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire.
Douglas
United States of America
Marie Claire is the ultimate host. Outgoing, happy, communicative. Simply wonderful. The rooms have themes that are a joy. This is a quirky place in the best sense of the word.
The hotel Anne De Beaujeu is 1969 feet from Chateau de Gien and only 164 feet from the river Loire.
THOMAS
Switzerland
Inexpensive, plain and even quiet. For sure, the doors are (often in France) not sound proof, sure the carpets are a bit stained and it is old. But it had secure gated parking and friendly staff.
Offering a sun terrace and views of the river, Logis Hôtel Le Rivage is located in Gien in the Center Region, 2297 feet from Chateau de Gien. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Roy
United States of America
This is an older hotel, close to the center of town but also looking upon a serene Loire river view. The staff was friendly and the breakfast had a nice assortment. The hotel was clean and the bed was comfortable but the hotel does feel somewhat dated. This was nice in that our room and bathroom were bigger than in newer hotels, but less good in that the hallways had various steps up and down that could trip you up.
This hotel is set on the banks of the Loire River, in the center of Gien, and features a garden with a terrace.
Kenneth
United Kingdom
Excellent position facing the river Loire and the town. Perfect for finding restaurants etc, just across the bridge. The owner was very helpful and friendly. Secure onsite parking. Hopefully we will return.
Hotel La Poularde is located in Gien in the Center region, on the banks of the Loire River. The hotel proposes an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi internet access in public areas.
Briare itself is a small town located on the East bank of...
Briare itself is a small town located on the East bank of the River Loire, to the SE of Orleans. It is easily accessible , located a mile from one of the autoroutes going South from Paris to the Middle and South of France.
Briare's main feature is the amazing bridge or aqueduct, built in cast iron, that was built in the 19th Century to take the Briare Canal across the River Loire. A very long bridge. Essential viewing! We walked on the canal tow path from St Fermin on the West bank to Briare, looked round the town for several hours, then back. Watrerway lovers will enjoy the several canls that meet here.
The town is the site of a huge factory, closed in the 1960's but still open in part as a museum, making mosaic and glass beads and buttons. The museum is in urfgent need of a refresh, but is well worth a visit . The church in the middle of town is covered with mosaics in the French Art Nouveau and Romanesque styles. Essential viewing too.
The River Loire and its valley extends for hundreds of miles, so Briare is one of many towns and villages , lost of historic and architectural interest, set within beautiful countryside along the river.
This is not the area of the Loire with the greatest number of Chataeux, but there are still many in the area.
Briare and its area is well worth a trip and a stay of several day.
It is easy to hire a kayak and go on canoe trips on the Loire which is classed as a large natural river, or hire a bike or e bike to cycle the miles of level paths along the river.
There are several restaurants in the town-- notably in the canal area to the Centre / North area of town.
LEWIS
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Briare is a lesser known town on the Loire.
Briare is a lesser known town on the Loire. Well worth a visit to view the aquaduct which carries the canal over the River Loire. The aquaduct was built by Gustave Eiffel. Service at La Glacier Restaurant was poor and long-winded. We walked out after half an hour after trying and failing to get a drink.
Stuart
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Small and quiet town, nice and relaxed, we stayed 2 nights,...
Small and quiet town, nice and relaxed, we stayed 2 nights, probably 3 or 4 would allow you to see more. We visited the Pont-Canal, the canal museum and the Chateau de Bussiere but it would have been good to have another day to visit a few more things.
Abigail
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
It has to be one of the best kept secrets the Loire river is...
It has to be one of the best kept secrets the Loire river is so beautiful and picturesque and totally quiet!
The restaurant Le Petit St Trop is a gem fantastic food and fantastic service and worth every penny!
The hotel was easy to find and there was plenty of secure parking, so we felt very safe. We arrived on a Sunday evening, but the hosts were able to suggest a couple of places we could get something to eat. We had a big room with a double bed and a pull-out bed, both of which were perfectly comfortable.
Breakfast was plentiful and varied, with a lot of personal touches like a little gadget to cleanly take the top off a soft boiled egg! We were made to feel very welcome and we enjoyed our overnight stay in this pretty town.
The hotel is owned by a friendly and engaging Algerian & French couple who couldn't do enough for us , the room was quirky but great and quite roomy.
There is a nice garage for bicycle storage and Briarre is an interesting and beautiful town crossed by canals , you must go to the Boucherie near the main church to see what an artisan butcher can produce.
The Algerian restaurant attached to the hotel is run by the owners has delicious and very generous servings and fantastic wines.
A great overnight stay for us.
For anyone biking the Loire à Vélo, this hotel is a perfect place to stay. The owners have a background in the bike world, a fabulous and very safe garage to store your bike/s, and a large breakfast buffet to get your day's ride off to a good start. The location near the center is good too! I very much enjoyed my stay!
The manager and his team were excellent, helpful and welcoming. Bikes can be rented from the hotel and routing advice given. Easy proximity to Briare and surrounding area as well as a short walk to the Gare. It was my choice not to eat at the hotel as I like to do my own thing locally.
A comfortable stay with a very friendly host -a lovely breakfast and freshly baked cakes for our journey.We stayed for one night travelling south and 2 nights travelling north and Regine made us very welcome.We also loved hiring bikes for the day and cycling around Briare and Gien.
A fantastic hotel which showed us some of the great hospitality in Rural France. Mme Marie Claire was fabulous and helped us in every way possible. She went way beyond what is expected of a Manager. Had a great breakfast.
Would have liked to stay longer.
Extremely comfortable family run hotel, with good beds, modern bathroom & excellent breakfast. Friendly & helpful service. Excellent restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary secure parking within hotel's gated courtyard.
We had a large bedroom with a great bathroom with powerful shower. Food was excellent with a good choice. A very good and varied breakfast table. The hotel was close to the town centre and easily accessible to main roads.
Marie is warm and welcoming. The hotel is in a good location. If you like quirky accommodations, unlike the usual cookie cutter hotels, this is for you! Be aware of a narrow, steep staircase.
Very hospitable owners. Great dinner at the restaurant. Garage for the bicycles. We stayed in the Marilyn themed room which was a bit of fun. Great value hotel.
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