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Epicerie Gourmande

Bed and breakfast

6 rue de la Mairie

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

Friendly owners

Nice staff

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Simple room but all that was needed

Pretty and spacious room with very comfortable bed

Great location
5 mentions

Characterful rustic property in a great location in the delightful village of Vi…

Friendly, convenient, great dinner downstairs, a very short walk to both the Cha…

Breakfast available
5 mentions

A good inclusive breakfast with fresh produce

Lovely breakfast provided

Good value
1 mentions

Good value for money

Parking available
1 mentions

Overview

Located in the village of Villandry, 400 metres from the castle, this 16th-century building features air-conditioned accommodation, a traditional restaurant and a shop with regional products and wines. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each room at the Epicerie Gourmande includes a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. A TV is also available. You are invited to enjoy a crêpe in the inner courtyard or sip a tea in the tea room. Accessible via the A85 motorway, the Epicerie Gourmande is 17 km from the city of Tours.

Traveller reviews

E

Elsa_Lee

couple

August 9, 2025

6

Attic room over the grocery shop

Friendly owners

D

davej0355

couple

June 16, 2025

4

Disappointing accommodation

Nice staff

L

Liz

couple

June 15, 2025

10

We had a most unforgettable time here.

It was so lovely and welcoming. Thierry and Laura was amazingly kind and helpful.

K

keir

couple

June 9, 2025

9

Charming place with real history. Owner is helpful and friendly and seems to do everything. Nice little restaurant downstairs which has a good selection. Pretty much next door to the Chateau so it meant we could visit first thing ahead of the crowds.

M

Mark

solo_traveller

October 11, 2024

8

Met what I wanted and what it offered with great host.

Characterful as expected and appreciated. Simple room but all that was needed. A good inclusive breakfast with fresh produce. Charming host, and hostess.

S

Sally

couple

October 4, 2024

10

Lovely hotel and restaurant, well situated to visit Villandry Chateau and gardens.

Great spot, above the restaurant in a lovely old building. Pretty and spacious room with very comfortable bed. The restaurant serves great local food - be sure to let your hosts know early if you want to eat there. Despite us not doing that they were very gracious and fitted us in, even though they had a big group that evening. Lovely breakfast provided.

T

Tolhurst

couple

September 19, 2024

9

Comfortable stay in a historical building with a gorgeous little balcony looking over the street. We were mid-September, and most things had closed, so we ended up with pizza from the vending machine just out of town. There was a shared lounge, which we didn't use, but would have if we had traveled with friends. The breakfast provided next morning was delicious, and the host was very friendly. Absolutely loved the Chateau de Villandry.

G

Graham

couple

August 20, 2024

8

Charming accommodation. Would recommend

Lots of character. Very friendly and welcoming staff

R

Rebecca

couple

July 22, 2024

10

Exceptional rustic stay in Villandry

Absolutely loved the stay in this little restaurant / shop. Set in a small village, and just a few steps from Chateau Villandry, the two rooms here have been beautifully laid out and renovated. We also had lunch and drinks at the épicerie which was excellent - highly recommend if staying in Villandry. The breakfast was one of the best we had during our week’s stay in the Loire Valley too!

S

Steve

couple

June 4, 2024

8

Will certainly stay again if in the area again.

Good value for money. Quiet but close to the chateau and restaurants.

M

Maggie

family_with_children

May 1, 2024

8

Characterful property with lovely host in great location

Characterful rustic property in a great location in the delightful village of Villlandry, just a stones throw from the chateau. Thierry was a welcoming, friendly and thoughtful host. Helped us carry our panniers to our room and was fun to talk to.

P

Patrick Mulhern

couple

April 4, 2024

9

Excellent host, very attentive and friendly.

P

Patrick Mulhern

couple

July 1, 2023

9

Excellent host, very attentive and friendly.

B

bill

solo_traveller

June 20, 2023

7

Great spot. The proprietor could not have been kinder and more helpful . Breakfast was most welcome.

V

Victoria El-Bay

solo_traveller

June 3, 2023

8

just what I needed for the night

Friendly, convenient, great dinner downstairs, a very short walk to both the Chateau Villandry & car parking

D

David

couple

April 29, 2023

9

We found the owner and his wife thoroughly delightful and very warm and welcoming and the food was excellent?

The old building, especially the restaurant area.

H

Hannah Sacharen

couple

July 12, 2022

10

We loved this place

A lovely room in a historic building right near the castle and gardens. Our hostess was warm and welcoming. She was also very gracious about our request for vegetarian food. This is a unique spot with a quaint restaurant in a perfect location. We are especially grateful to our hostess for helping us choose a better bike route than what we had planned, allowing us to go through the nearby troglodyte caves in Tourquant.

A

Andrew

couple

September 11, 2021

5

very close to the gardens

the location bang i. the centre of the village.

J

Jacqueline

couple

August 2, 2021

10

Authentic experience at the Loire. Great stay and walking distance to the chateaux, great local food and super nice staff. Everything you need at one place. :-)

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, 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

Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Terrace

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Double Room

This room features a fireplace, TV and private bathroom with free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite

This air-conditioned room with a fireplace, TV and private bathroom with free toiletries.

Max 4 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:30 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:30 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that this property is not suitable for disabled guests.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 1:49 PM

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