La Joséphine
85 Rue Jean Jaurès
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Why people book this hotel
“Our host Marit went out of her way to make us feel welcome”
“The host is very concerned with her guests comfort and therefore thought of ever…”
“Breakfast was delicious, and Marit and her husband were most welcoming, assistin…”
“The breakfast was not just a breakfast it was a breakfast banquet”
“It is a perfect location near the train station with the village within easy wal…”
“Just five minutes walk from the station to a quiet part of the town”
“Her attention to detail is what makes the stay so special, she even put fresh fl…”
“A lovely bed & breakfast experience”
“The property was very clean and extremely comfortable bed with quality bedding”
Overview
Offering a garden and garden view, La Joséphine is set in Cosne Cours sur Loire, 43 km from Chateau de Gien and 41 km from Castle of Saint Brisson. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis at the bed and breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and La Joséphine can arrange a bicycle rental service. La Bussière Castle is 44 km from the accommodation, while Tower of the Fiefs is 15 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Brian
couple
June 18, 2026
“Delightful host, lovely property.”
Beautifully restored French house. Our host Marit went out of her way to make us feel welcome.
Elena
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“Homey! Would recommend it to everyone.”
The host is very concerned with her guests comfort and therefore thought of everything. Her attention to detail is what makes the stay so special, she even put fresh flowers on the bedside table.
Jane
solo_traveller
October 3, 2025
“Fantastic location and wonderful hosts.”
My hosts were extremely helpful with details on where to dine and arranging a taxi for me to Sancerre the following day. Breakfast was delicious, and Marit and her husband were most welcoming, assisting me with my luggage up the long staircase. It is a perfect location near the train station with the village within easy walking distance. I had a very pleasant stay - thank you.
Professor Simon
couple
September 5, 2025
“La Josephine, with its wonderful host, is an ideal base to explore this part of the Loire Valley.”
This is one of the best B&Bs we’ve stayed in. Just five minutes walk from the station to a quiet part of the town. Marit was an exceptional host, so friendly and helpful – nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was not just a breakfast it was a breakfast banquet! Wonderful food including home-made preserves.
Martin
solo_traveller
July 25, 2025
Charming old house a short walk from the centre of town. Lovely breakfast too. Owners could not have been more helpful.
Sandie
solo_traveller
September 22, 2024
“A Warm Welcome Awaits”
A lovely bed & breakfast experience. Thoughtful & charming hosts who are happy to assist with recommendations & bookings. A beautifully decorated bedroom & bathroom with every comfort provided. Delicious breakfast. Great location near the town centre. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
May 12, 2024
“Very accommodating, very welcoming - lovely stay”
I loved staying at La Josephine. The location is exceptional - close to the train station and the city center. Marit et Herve treated me like an old friend. Since I was traveling alone, I especially appreciated this. The breakfast was very good - and so typically French, which I loved! Her coffee was excellent!
Susan
couple
October 13, 2023
“What a gem!!”
A very comfortable room and excellent shower/bathroom. Marit was great - we didn't arrive until later in the afternoon and she had offered to make reservations for us at a local restaurant within walking distance. We very much appreciated that. Breakfast in the courtyard was excellent! Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
Catherine
couple
October 5, 2023
“I would highly recommend staying at La Josephine!”
Super friendly hosts, Marit and Hervé are kind, accommodating and thoughtful.
Julie
couple
August 8, 2023
“Comfortable and warm stay close to town in quiet and old home.”
Lovely old property about 500m from town centre with big garden and quiet spots to sit. Separate entrance. First floor bedroom with ensuite. Very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast served by host Marit and using locally sourced and home made preserves. Wonderful friendly hosts and they will even do a wash load if you are cyclists. It’s just off the Loire route so we’ll located as a stop off. Marit had booked us into a restaurant in town as it was a Saturday and usually booked out. Excellent food and not expensive.
Annemarie
solo_traveller
February 23, 2023
“a wonderful chambre d’hotês close to Sancerre. Marit and Hervé are wonderful hosts. the room is very charming and cozy a”
beautiful and cozy
Catherine
couple
July 25, 2022
“Enjoyable short stay close to many lovely places and not far from Sancerre”
Breakfast very good and the location in the town was convenient for exploring and walking by the Loire. The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.The garden was a joyous display of flowers and lavender- not huge, but a lovely place to have breakfast or a picnic.
Rebecca
couple
June 23, 2022
“Wonderful hosts”
Lovely breakfast and very welcoming hosts. We were cycling and they had somewhere to store our bikes. Fantastic all round. Highly recommend.
Graham
couple
April 3, 2022
“we had a wonderful stay it was just to short .”
The property was very clean and extremely comfortable bed with quality bedding . we had everything we needed Tea coffee water every condiment . Also hairdryer and toiletries.
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Express check-in/check-out, Babysitting/child services, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying
Queen Room
The double room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room with Garden View
The double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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