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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

4-star guest house near Saintes Cathedral

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A building with multiple windows, some with shutters, and a door with a metal gate.
A room with a bed, wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and a white wall with a framed picture.
A library with wooden bookshelves, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.
A dining area with a table set for breakfast, featuring plates, cups, and a pitcher of orange juice. There are two paintings on the wall and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a chandelier, a potted plant, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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15 Rue Des Jacobins, Saintes, Charente-maritime, 17100
  • Place, Saintes Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arch of Germanicus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbaye aux Dames
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a white quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and a bathroom with a wooden tub and a sink.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and a white wall with a framed picture.

Suite

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Saintes

Heart of Saintes.With a stay at this Saintes guesthouse, you'll be steps from Saintes Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Musée d'Archeologie. Arch of Germanicus and Saint-Eutrope Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saintes Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arch of Germanicus - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Musée d'Archeologie - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saintes Amphitheatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abbaye aux Dames - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Saintes Station - 19 min walk
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Au Bistrot des Halles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Ice Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Les Remparts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Musadière - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Câline - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

4-star guest house near Saintes Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Saintes guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1600
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 6.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes to the airport?

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes is 79.2 mi (77-min drive) away from the Merignac Airport (BOD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes on Sep 2, 2026 start from $147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes.

Does La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes offer free breakfast?

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night.

Does La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes have a pool?

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes does not have a pool.

Does La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes to downtown Saintes?

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes is 0.1 mi away from Saintes.

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loved our stay, amazing old building, and lovely hosts - like staying with friends. Quirky rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people. Quirky accommodation. Beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky and eclectic. This cute little bnb is run by a lovely couple and their daughter. Very helpful with perfect English. They found a local vet for us to see for our return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 16C old house in the centre of Saintes bags of character and very friendly, informative hosts. A little rickety due to its age but this just adds to the charm. Bottom line is that we would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip with the family

On a business trip to Saintes with the family, the Red Door Inn is located right in the heart of town, with beautiful old building and quaint streets. We used the secured underground parking just a 5 minutes’ walk away and left the car there for a few days. The house is very traditional and full of character, the room was a good size, very comfortable, warm and homely. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will stay there again if we return to Saintes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were driving from the UK to the south west of France and wanted somewhere to stay en route. What a wonderful surprise this place was. The house is a big, beautiful, old (really old!) property with very generous rooms and lovely ensuite bathrooms. The hosts are very welcoming and generous. Saintes - who knows why that big town is not more widely known as a tourist destination. Incredible architecture, lovely river walks, greta places to eat. And the best bit - we have 2 large excitable dogs who were allowed to stay too! I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is easy to find by foot on Rue de Jardins. It's a 14th century townhouse owned by an American expat family. Armand is bilingual and very informative regarding the sites to see in Saintes. She is also a delightful and attentive host, and a textile artisan to boot! My room was ample in size, rustic with a beamed ceiling, and a sizeable in-suite bathroom. Breakfast was served in her wonderful garden, in the shadow of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Armand!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this accommodation very late in the day and after a quick phonecall to the property after making the booking, we were given clear instructions on how to get there. The owners waited for us and directed us to their property. We were given a very warm welcome after a very long day. The property is very quirky which we absolutely loved. The bedrooms in the property were very clean and very well presented. We were given very good reccommendations by the owners for food and drink and both were excellent. We loved our stay there and enjoyed talking with the owners about the property over a fresh french breakfast. Thank you Armande, Monique and Jim!!
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2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like, the pictures from the advertisement are completely different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky

If you like old and quirky this will be ok for you. Charming hosts but the Madame was unwell and the promised parking had been flooded. Out of season visit so it would have been better if they cancelled and we found an alternative.The room is on top floor of a period home,it is bnb not a hotel. Room- no headboard, no bedside tables, no tea/ coffee/ kettle, no lock on door- 2 flights of stairs to access. Parking on street nearby very expensive and not secure.We stayed 2 nights and it was a question of topping up the machine - around €40. No pool or restaurant as listed by hotels.com.( we didn’t require either but it is misleading). We are English, period buildings very common to us, we have lived in several much older! On the plus side it was nice and warm as weather freezing and you can take dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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4/10 Poor

Charles-Etienne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
L’accueil et les hôtes très gentils mais les prestations, propreté et cadre général pas du tout en rapport avec le prix de la location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement à recommander pour un séjour dans la ville de Saintes. Les propriétaires sont présents sur place et très dévoués.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un peu trop comme à la maison

hôte charmant mais la maison était très en désordre, la literie sommaire et inconfortable et beaucoup de poussière notamment sous le lit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bonne chambre d'hôte, avec ces atouts charmeu

Maison d'hôtes très typique, avec des propriétaires accueillant. Le charme de l'ancien et la grandeur de la bâtisse sont sympas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness
Belle demeure dans le centre historique. Par contre un jardin pas du tout entretenu et un désordre incommensurable à l’intérieur de la maison
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Private Unterkunft im Stadtzentrum

Unterkunft liegt direkt in der Fussgängerzone der Stadt. Kleines Frühstück mit Brot und Marmelade im Garten mit Blick auf die Kirche. Die Toilette und die Dusche sind im Zimmer integriert und nur durch eine dünne Glaswand begrenzt- sehr hellhörig mit wenig Privatsphäre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle découverte

Le charme de l'ancien, murs en pierre et poutres aparentes, très bien entretenu, on adore. En plein cœur de Saintes, tout est accessible à pied. Les hôtes nous ont très bien accueilli et le petit-déjeuner dans le jardin avec vue sur le clocher de la cathédrale est fabuleux. Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour. Pour une étape d'une nuit ou pour quelques jours, nous recommandons cette chambre d'hôte.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es una casa de huéspedes. La habitación familiar muy amplia y muy agradable, pero no tiene ascensor y es difícil subir con maletas grandes. En el baño no había jabón. Desayuno impresionante en el jardín muy agradable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propritors Monique, Jack and Armond were wonderful. So helpful and kind. Loved our bedroom in this 500 year old home. We were right in the old centre of town. We walked every where in this enchanted midevil town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extra!

Une belle bâtisse, un emplacement exceptionnel, un service chaleureux mais discret et agréable. Des gens vraiment sympas et intéressants. Les jours suivants nous parlions encore des moments passés là-bas. Cela nous a rappelé nos jeunes années chez nos grands-parents. Étonnant. Nous y retournerons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

GUILLOU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle étape à Saintes

Magnifique maison avec un jardin permettant d’y prendre le petit déjeuner et d’y loger des vélos. Elle est située dans un quartier ancien très calme et très central, idéal pour visiter Saintes, avec d’une superbe vue sur le clocher de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre à Saintes. Notre chambre était très grande avec une très belle salle de bains avec fenêtre. Petit déjeuner délicieux avec des confitures maison. Nous avons été accueillis avec une gentillesse remarquable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convivialité

Nôtre séjour était convenable. La proximité avec le centre ville est très agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jean-François

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cherchez ailleurs

L'accueil est agréable. Les chambres, dans leur style étaient propres et depaysantes, le petit déjeuner simple mais pain et croissant étaient frais,les confitures, maison. La maison d'hôtes est très bien située, dans l'enceinte du centre ville piétonnier. Sorti de là, le reste est catastrophique. Un desordre monstre règne partout. Couloirs, escaliers, jardin, quelque soit l'endroit ou se pose le regard, c'est un capharnaüm poussièreux ! Nous avons quand même trouvé un balai de wc cassé sur le banc de présentation avec la documentation locale ! Le rapport qualité/prix est très mauvais. DE PLUS IL EST ANNONCÉ UNE PISCINE QUI N'EXISTE PAS !!! Bref nous avons payé 120 euros, c'est vraiment, vraiment très cher. Nous nous attendions à un endroit chic est cosy, c'est raté. Heureusement que nous n'avions réservé qu'une nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

valérie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sale et bordélique, on ne conseille pas ce lieu

Les propriétaires sont sympas. Nous avons trouvé trop de différence entre les photos et la réalité. Cette maison pourrait être un bijou mais c’est trop sale et bordélique. Je suis désolée de mettre un commentaire si négatif c’est bien la première fois mais nous avons payé 150€ la nuit alors qu’il y avait des hôtels à côté à 80€ et nous avons été terriblement déçus. La taille de la chambre et sdb était correct. Par contre des toiles d’araignées partout et de la poussière ... les serviettes sales... les parties communes encombrés d’objets en tout genre, bassine, table à repasser etc.... et le jardin encombrés de plein de choses, trop de choses .... Mais trop sale pour nous...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

zware ontgoocheling, bedrog

Zeer vuil, verouderd, vervallen laat je niet misleiden door hun foto’s de tuin is een vuile wildernis, onze kamer was vuil evenals de badkamer en toilet en het ontbijt was ook een zware ontgoocheling! Ze moeten daar dringend een cursus over hygiëne volgen. Indien daar inspectie moeten ze zeker sluiten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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