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Pool
Exterior
Lobby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, foosball, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Francueil, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Château de Chenonceau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Château d'Amboise
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Francueil

Heart of Francueil.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Francueil cottage, you'll find Château de Chenonceau and Caves du Père Auguste. Plage de Montrichard and Art Montgolfières are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Château de Chenonceau - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Château-Gaillard - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Château d'Amboise - 22 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 22 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 28 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chisseaux Station - 19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bélandre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafétéria du Château de Chenonceau - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Bon Laboureur Chenonceaux - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du cheval rouge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot'Quai - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gites la Maison des Contes

Gites la Maison des Contes, is a charming country house, located in the Loire Valley, in Francueil, 1km from Chenonceuax, within an area of almost 1 hectare, has 6 rooms (14 people) distributed in 2 independent apartments .

The property also has an outdoor pool (11 meters x 6 meters) open from May to October.

Casa del Arte is close to many tourist sites, such as the Chenonceaux Castle and the Cher River, 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike; Amboise, Le Clos Luce, Montresor, Montpoupon, Loches 20 minutes by car; Beauval Zoo, Blois, Chambord, Chinon, Langeais, Samur, Tours 40 minutes by car.

Why "House of Art"?, its owner Philosopher and Collector lived in Africa, Latin America and Oceania, the objects and paintings that decorate the property connect us with the history of those places, in addition Christopher Emmanuel Bouchet, 1 Painter of the Berlin Wall lived 7 years on the property, the fourth of the stories was painted by him in that period: access to his paintings, sculptures, bibliography is possible. The property's gardens are decorated with sculptures such as the Sun, The boy who rises to the moon, the Eye of the Cyclops.

Home 1
On the first floor we have an 80 m2 living room with fireplace, piano and TV.
On the second floor we find the suite with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The "Bedroom of Tales" of 22 m2 (1 bed 160x200 cm with 1 duvet of 200 x 200, 4 pillows and 2 beds of 90 x 200 cm, two comforters of 120x200 and 2 pillows).

The "Pink Bedroom" of 12 m2 (1 bed of 130 x 190 cm with 1 duvet of 160 cm x 200 cm and 4 pillows).
The bathrooms have a toilet, bathtub and sink.
This house is for 6 people.

Services for House 1
90m2 living room
Fireplace with firewood
Piano
Tv 1. 30m
Heating
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Vaccum cleaner
Dining room for 8 people in the Summer Lounge
2-burner stove, coffee maker, utensils and cutlery,
Microwave oven
Fridge
Toaster
BBQ
Bed linen Towels
11 x 6 pool. 50
Parking inside the property

Property manager

Leticia Gonzalez Mantills

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Maison Arts House 1 Francueil
Maison Arts House 1
Maison Arts 1 Francueil
Maison Arts House 1 Francueil
Maison Arts House 1
Maison Arts 1 Francueil
Cottage Maison des Arts / House 1 Francueil
Cottage Maison des Arts / House 1
Maison des Arts / House 1 Francueil
Maison Arts 1
Gites La Maison Des Contes
Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage
Gites la Maison des Contes Francueil
Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Francueil
Maison des Arts / House 1
Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage
Gites la Maison des Contes Francueil
Gites la Maison des Contes Cottage Francueil

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gites la Maison des Contes to the airport?

This cottage is 23.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gites la Maison des Contes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Gites la Maison des Contes to the beach?

This cottage is 5.4 mi (10-min drive) from Plage de Montrichard and 16.5 mi (31-min drive) from Chemillé Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gites la Maison des Contes offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gites la Maison des Contes?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Gites la Maison des Contes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gites la Maison des Contes?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Gites la Maison des Contes have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Gites la Maison des Contes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Gites la Maison des Contes to downtown Francueil?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Francueil.

Gites la Maison des Contes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay at La Maison des Contes

Lovely turn of the 20th century building with large grounds and relaxing pool close to local village.

10/10 Excellent

Elana R., Berkeley, CA

Beautiful home with wonderful hosts!

Our family of five really enjoyed our four-night stay at Maison des Arts House, and particularly appreciated the very warm hospitality of Leticia and her son, Alex. We were welcomed to their spacious, clean, and well-appointed home and shown around the absolutely lovely grounds. The pool was a wonderful bonus during the hot summer days. We loved hanging out together with our hosts, conversing over wine and cheese. The only downside was the absence of fans, especially in the upstairs bedrooms, which were stifling hot with the windows closed, and bug magnets with the windows opened. Overall, this was a wonderful base for our exploration of the Loire Valley chateaux. Thank you, Leticia and Alex! We hope to see you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Elegant site from which to explore Chenonceau and the banks of the Cher.

Leticia's residence (actually two adjoining residences, but the other was vacant while we were there) is beautifully and artistically furnished and decorated. It comes very well equipped with everything you might need, and it has an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden where the birds never stop singing (and, very notably, a resident cuckoo bird that we first thought must be a living-room clock.) Of the two bedrooms, one is classically decorated, while the walls of the second are covered in original art depicting various fairy tales. Although there is a second bathroom downstairs, the two bedrooms (on the upper floor) share a nicely appointed bathroom with a spacious tub and hand-held shower fixture. This is the perfect launching place for visits to the castle (2 km distant -- go either at the 9 A.M. opening or, as we did, at 4 or 5 P.M., as the crowds leave well before the 7 P.M. closing.) The high point for us was the bike trip that took us from the castle to nearby Bleré (about a 9-mile round trip.) We recommend renting your bike from the Canoe company downstream from the castle. For 10 euros for a 4-hour half-day, you get an excellent 24-speed bike (unlike the clunky 3-speed bikes we have seen elsewhere in France.) There are various places to eat in relatively easy reach, but our favorite was very close by: les Charmilles (tasty pizza and salads as well as many other dishes.) The one issue we had was that the wi-fi did not work in the house for the first two days of our stay. Leticia was very helpful in assisting us to find a work-around (even though she was out of the country at the time). I was convinced that the problem was that the router was unable to penetrate the thick stone walls of the residence, but on the third day, the wi-fi suddenly started to work even in the house, so I am completely mystified as to the source of the problem or how it was fixed. The point is that Leticia did everything possible to address that concern, and that in every other respect, this was for us the ideal place to stay. A beautiful and enchanting place, not to be missed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful inside and out

The property is very much as advertised. The main room is large with high ceilings, full of interesting art, and cool even on hot days. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the larger one is very big and stunningly painted. The kitchen is attached and well equipped, and there is a nice covered terrace next to it. The garden is very large, children can play there for hours. The swimming pool is ideal for a family, with both a shallow part (90cm?) for the younger ones and a deeper part for more experienced swimmers. The water and pool are kept in good condition. The whole is located on the outskirts of the pleasant village. Good bakery and small grocery located within walking distance The hostess Leticia is very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toller Aufenthalt mit sehr netter Vermieterin

Wir haben tolle Tage im Kunst-Haus verbracht. Die Vermieterin war sehr bemüht, dass wir uns wohlfühlen. Das Anwesen ist einzigartig - insbesondere der Pool war eine gute Abwechslung nach unseren Ausflügen. Der Ort ist gut gelegen, sodass man zügig die Schlösser und z.B. den Zoo besuchen kann. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amélie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

GOOD PLACE

Très bon séjour dans ce cadre bucolique et artistique
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIER I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chenonceaux et la vie de Chateau

Nous avons séjourner 4 nuits dans le gite "la maison des contes" et ce fut un enchantement. La décoration intérieure incroyable donne l'impression de vivre la vie d'un chatelain. Le parc et la piscine (immense) contribue à donner à ce séjour des couleurs de douceurs et de calme. La proximité immédiate de Chenonceaux est un vrai plus (nous ne conduisons pas). Notre hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et cela a été un vrai plaisir de partager des moments de discussion. Merci encore Olivier et Alice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe séjour

Logement très agréable, jardin magnifique Accueil génial Un véritable plaisir
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Bart F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy house, quiet surroundings

Enjoyed our stay in the Loire valley, wine tastings nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anais L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très agréable

Cadre nature et reposant. Gîte très dépaysant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylvain j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bien

Maison agréable et originale Très bon accueil
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sejour came à proximité Chateau de Chenonceau

La batisse est belle. La décoration surprenante mais charmante. La piscine est très belle situé dans un grand parc. L'accueil est chaleureux , discret et attentionné. Que du bonheur.

8/10 Good

Pascale C.

Leuke, rustige, coronaproof locatie

Leuke, rustige woning... Met super zwembad Rustige omgeving.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian von G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Familienurlaub Juli 2020

Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub. Das Anwesen bietet 2 Ferienunterkünfte, wir waren jedoch die einzigen Mieter und hatten den riesigen Garten und den Pool für uns allein. Das Haus hat einen etwas altertümlichen Charme, was jedoch zusammen mit den vielen Kunstwerken den ganz besonderen Reiz ausmacht. Unsere jüngste Tochter (10) hat besonders das Märchenzimmer gefallen. Leticia spricht perfekt deutsch und ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die sich herzlich um uns und unsere Wünsche gekümmert hat. Das Haus liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Schloss Chenonceau, wo man mit gemieteten Kajaks auf der Cher unter dem Schloss durchpaddeln kann. Mit unseren Fahrrädern konnten wir leicht das Schloss Montpoupon und das Schloss Royal d‘Amboise erreichen. Eine rundum gelungene Woche. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

Andree C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tout était parfait

Letizia est pleine d’empathie, le cadre est agréable et bien situé pour découvrir la région, piscine et grand parc sont un plus avec des enfants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Viel Spass in Letizia Schloss

Viel Raum, grosse Schwimmbad, alles sauber und schon , echte Schloss fur Familie, kreative Atmosfere, viel Kunst uberall, sehr gute Lage und sehr gastfreundliche Letizia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Cedric L.

Superbe Maison et Jardin

On reviendra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018