Apartments in Villefrancoeur

Excellent apartment in a well-groomed building. All new equipment. On site parking. Good communication with hosts.

We lucked out by choosing Gite Le Relais Viennes for our 3-night stay in Blois. The property doesn't have many reviews yet because it is a completely renovated apartment and it checked all the boxes! It is on the ground floor with an easy entrance. Yes it is right on the road, but there is very little traffic and NO street noise. It is light and very spacious with excellent view of the Loire River and Blois old town. It has all the modern conveniences of a brand new home, including a washer AND dryer! We did not cook during our stay, but the kitchen is very well appointed with everything you need to make a meal. Included were several amenities to make our stay convenient: washing machine detergent, several tea towels, a generous supply of Senso coffee pods :) and all the little items that one needs (all brand new!) The layout of the couch and TV makes one feel right at home. Both bedrooms are cozy and light with ample space to unpack. There are 2 bathrooms, but note to travelers not accustomed to old French buildings: there is only one toilet in a separate w/c off the living room. The owner/manager is VERY generous with towels and bedding. And yes, the beds are very comfortable and the wifi worked flawlessly. This is an old building with rather odd signage on the wall as you drive along Quai Aristide Briand and you can easily pass right by it! My suggestion (if arriving by car) is to program your GPS for Ave de la Belle Jardienere and turn onto this street. This is the best place to find a parking spot (free parking). The apartment is right at the corner of Aristide Briand and Ave de la Belle Jardienere. (We missed it and had to double around dealing with one-way streets). Laurie is an AWESOME hostess! She kept in close touch and greeted us at the apartment when we arrived which was very welcome. Location: It is not in the old town, but it is an easy walk down Quai Aristide to reach Pont Jacques Gabriel