Welcome

Cécile and Yannick eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a wonderfully tranquil and serene environment.

Whether it’s summer or winter, you’ll feel right at home here!

The Dovecote « Le Pigeonnier » is nestled in the heart of the Saumur vineyards and the Loire Valley castles:

  • 5 kilometers from Château de Brézé
  • 13 kilometers from Château de Saumur
  • 26 kilometers from the medieval city of Chinon and its castle
  • 30 kilometers from the castle of Rigny Ussé (Sleeping Beauty)

Numerous tours, activities, and hiking trails are available nearby. We speak French and English.

Accommodation Description:

The Dovecote can accommodate up to 3 people. It’s an authentic 17th-century dovecote transformed into a standalone house spanning 75 m² across three levels. It comprises:

  • A mezzanine bedroom with a double bed (160X200), a single bed (90X190), and storage cupboards.
  • A spacious 25 m² kitchen area equipped with a combined oven, refrigerator, hob, dishwasher, table, and 5 chairs.
  • A shower room with shower, washbasin, and toilet.
  • A cozy lounge area of 30 m² featuring a wood-burning stove, sofa, coffee table, reading corner, and television.
  • A utility room with a washing machine and laundry accessories.
  • A private 400 m² garden with a terrace overlooking the vineyards, adorned with numerous mature trees including boxwood (350 years old), Japanese maple, ginkgo biloba, weeping birch, prunus, purple beech, and Judas tree. A swing is also at your disposal.

The gîte is open year-round. The nightly rate is €75 for June, July, August, and September. We require a minimum reservation of two nights. The price decreases for stays of seven consecutive nights or more. To book, please contact us at 06.12.87.21.35.

Other amenities include:

  • Baby bed and baby bath
  • Private parking
  • Barbecue
  • Garden lounge

Supplements:

  • €1.20 per person over 18 years old
  • Cleaning service at the end of the stay: €40
  • Breakfast available upon request for €8 per person, featuring homemade products such as brioche, jams, and seasonal honey harvested on-site.

Please note that this gîte is non-smoking, and unfortunately, no pets are allowed.

For inquiries, please contact Cécile at 06.12.87.21.35 or cecile.jaffry@free.fr.