Name: Maison Ailleurs
Address: 17 Rue Muret, 28000 Chartres, France, 17 Rue Muret, Centre, 28000, France
Rating: 9.9

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Bed and Breakfast Maison Ailleurs

17 Rue Muret, 28000 Chartres, France –

*9.5* Cathédrale de Chartres: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

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Everything about this place was special—I can’t wait to go back. Valerie, the hostess, was lovely: warm, down to earth and welcoming. I had made the arrangements so many months before our visit that I no longer remembered what to expect, but our accommodation was an incredibly generously sized suite, impeccably decorated, squeaky clean, tall ceilinged. The location was just blocks to Chartres Cathedral and the old part of town. A homemade breakfast was brought to our room in the morning, though I understand that on warmer days it is served in the garden, which looked beautiful. With a pull out sofa and a cot the suite very comfortably accommodated our family of 4. I would go out of my way to go back!

Susan, United States of America

A large beautiful and well equipped room. A warm welcome and excellent breakfast with gluten free options served in the delightful garden. We loved having a parking space at the property and being so close to the cathedral.

Jjef, United Kingdom

I’ve stayed all over Europe. For the price, service, and comfort, this was one of the best places I’ve stayed in. The gardens are fantastic and Valerie, the hostess, is very kind. Breakfast was delicious, too. A+

Kevin, United States of America

Absolutely the best place we stayed in all of France. Beautiful property and town. I'd go back there in a heartbeat if I had the chance! Valérie and her husband clearly care for their property and guests. I especially liked the well appointed bedrooms and garden. Nice touches like tea in the room and sweats for the kids made us feel welcome.

Jeff, United States of America

Location was very close to the cathedral. Our hosts were most gracious. We were late for our check-in, but it was not a problem. They prepared a wonderful breakfast that included homemade yogurt. smoothies, juice, granola, baguettes and croissants, plus coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Since we were late arriving, they recommended we watch an evening light show on the cathedral. We would have completely missed it had they not pointed it out. It was spectacular.

Judith, United States of America

Valerie, the proprietress, is a delight. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and beautiful. Breakfast was wonderful, served in our rooms, and the location perfect. And their off street parking was critical in Chartres' old city.

Harry, United States of America

Charming decor, light, airy quiet. Gracious hostess very knowledgeable

Licinel, United States of America

My wife and I loved the place. It's an old house with several floors. The hosts, husband and wife, were really nice. We had a problem with our car (wouldn't start) and they allowed us to stay a little longer until it was fixed. They have a lovely garden, too. Breakfast was great!

Mark, United States of America

Nice breakfast, great location..wonderful hostess...

Susie, United States of America

Lovely hostess with brilliant English which is definitely a plus with our limited French language skills. The room we had was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. We also loved the breakfast and the location which was so close to the Cathederal. We got to experience the light show which the children loved.

James, United Kingdom

10

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything about this place was special—I can’t wait to go back. Valerie, the hostess, was lovely: warm, down to earth and welcoming. ”

Susan United States of America
“A large beautiful and well equipped room. A warm welcome and excellent breakfast with gluten free options served in the delightful garden. ”

Jjef United Kingdom
“I’ve stayed all over Europe. For the price, service, and comfort, this was one of the best places I’ve stayed in. The gardens are fantastic and Valerie, the hostess, is very kind. ”

Kevin United States of America
“Absolutely the best place we stayed in all of France. Beautiful property and town. I'd go back there in a heartbeat if I had the chance! ”

Jeff United States of America
“Location was very close to the cathedral. Our hosts were most gracious. We were late for our check-in, but it was not a problem. They prepared a wonderful breakfast that included homemade yogurt. ”

Judith United States of America
“Valerie, the proprietress, is a delight. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and beautiful. Breakfast was wonderful, served in our rooms, and the location perfect. ”

Harry United States of America
“Charming decor, light, airy quiet. Gracious hostess very knowledgeable”

Licinel United States of America
“My wife and I loved the place. It's an old house with several floors. The hosts, husband and wife, were really nice. ”

Mark United States of America
“Nice breakfast, great location..wonderful hostess...”

Susie United States of America
“Lovely hostess with brilliant English which is definitely a plus with our limited French language skills. The room we had was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. ”

James United Kingdom

Located 1,000 feet from Chartres Cathedral, Maison Ailleurs dates back to the 14th century and offers bikes and a garden. The train station is only an 8-minute walk away.

Rooms here will provide you with a TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer, towel heater and free toiletries. Some rooms have a garden view.

A continental breakfast is provided each morning in the comfort of your room. During warmer months, it can be enjoyed in the garden. Restaurants can be found in the town center.

The property is 0.9 mi from Chartrexpo and 1,000 feet from the banks of the River Eure. The property offers free parking.

This is our guests' favorite part of Chartres, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Chartres, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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An Inside Look at Maison Ailleurs

Our home has a rich history since the fourteenth century. At that time, it was confiscated from its owner by King Charles V following an apparently political disagreement, and then given by the sovereign to his personal Chaplain as a mark of gratitude. Serving as Church property during four centuries, sold by the State in the French revolution, it was bought by a family in the early 1800s and must have witnessed intense quarrels, with one brother a Monarchist and another a Bonapartist! The property returned to the Church in the early twentieth century, serving as the residence of the Bishop of Chartres for most of the century before passing to a passionate gardener who created a magnificent French rose garden. Because we have always valued authenticity in our own travels, we welcome you with pleasure in rooms that have been designed for your comfort while preserving their historic character. Maison Ailleurs means “a home away from home” in French. We would like you to experience it that way, a home where you can enjoy breakfast at your own pace in your room and, later, return to and relax after a day of discovery.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
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0.2 miles
épiceries et commerces Supermarket
0.4 miles
Market
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Orly Airport
44.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“This was our second visit to Maison Ailleurs...it was as sublime as the first. Crisp cotton sheets on the comfy beds, waterfall shower with L'Occitane toile...”

Susan

United Kingdom

“Great location and a wonderful place to stay. Decorated beautifully, with comfortable bed and great shower. The hostess was so welcoming and the breakfast beaut...”

Lisa

United Kingdom

“It was a lovely room in a great location with a really helpful host and great breakfast with secure parking. It was a 3-5 minute walk to the Cathedrale and I wo...”

Julian

United Kingdom

9.5

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Until 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 20 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maison Ailleurs accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that Checks Vacances holiday vouchers are an accepted method of payment.

“Everything about this place was special—I can’t wait to go back. Valerie, the hostess, was lovely: warm, down to earth and welcoming. I had made the arrangements so many months before our visit that I no longer remembered what to expect, but our accommodation was an incredibly generously sized suite, impeccably decorated, squeaky clean, tall ceilinged. The location was just blocks to Chartres Cathedral and the old part of town. A homemade breakfast was brought to our room in the morning, though I understand that on warmer days it is served in the garden, which looked beautiful. With a pull out sofa and a cot the suite very comfortably accommodated our family of 4. I would go out of my way to go back!”

United States of America

“A large beautiful and well equipped room. A warm welcome and excellent breakfast with gluten free options served in the delightful garden. We loved having a parking space at the property and being so close to the cathedral.”

Jjef

“I’ve stayed all over Europe. For the price, service, and comfort, this was one of the best places I’ve stayed in. The gardens are fantastic and Valerie, the hostess, is very kind. Breakfast was delicious, too. A+”

Kevin

“Absolutely the best place we stayed in all of France. Beautiful property and town. I'd go back there in a heartbeat if I had the chance! Valérie and her husband clearly care for their property and guests. I especially liked the well appointed bedrooms and garden. Nice touches like tea in the room and sweats for the kids made us feel welcome.”

Jeff

“Location was very close to the cathedral. Our hosts were most gracious. We were late for our check-in, but it was not a problem. They prepared a wonderful breakfast that included homemade yogurt. smoothies, juice, granola, baguettes and croissants, plus coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Since we were late arriving, they recommended we watch an evening light show on the cathedral. We would have completely missed it had they not pointed it out. It was spectacular.”

Judith

“Valerie, the proprietress, is a delight. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and beautiful. Breakfast was wonderful, served in our rooms, and the location perfect. And their off street parking was critical in Chartres' old city.”

Harry

“My wife and I loved the place. It's an old house with several floors. The hosts, husband and wife, were really nice. We had a problem with our car (wouldn't start) and they allowed us to stay a little longer until it was fixed. They have a lovely garden, too. Breakfast was great!”

Mark

“Lovely hostess with brilliant English which is definitely a plus with our limited French language skills. The room we had was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. We also loved the breakfast and the location which was so close to the Cathederal. We got to experience the light show which the children loved.”

James

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Newest Reviews for Maison Ailleurs

Reviewed: September 25, 2018

Susan
United States of America
10

“Perfect way to end our family vacation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Charles V Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything about this place was special—I can’t wait to go back. Valerie, the hostess, was lovely: warm, down to earth and welcoming. I had made the arrangements so many months before our visit that I no longer remembered what to expect, but our accommodation was an incredibly generously sized suite, impeccably decorated, squeaky clean, tall ceilinged. The location was just blocks to Chartres Cathedral and the old part of town. A homemade breakfast was brought to our room in the morning, though I understand that on warmer days it is served in the garden, which looked beautiful. With a pull out sofa and a cot the suite very comfortably accommodated our family of 4. I would go out of my way to go back!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 28, 2018

Susan
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Sublime Chartres”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
Absolutely nothing...If I could afford it I'd move in permanently!
This was our second visit to Maison Ailleurs...it was as sublime as the first. Crisp cotton sheets on the comfy beds, waterfall shower with L'Occitane toiletries in the bathroom, discreet yet comprehensive and immaculate kitchenette, homemade yoghurt, granola, fresh bread and croissants, jams, muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice and brewed hot drinks for breakfast. Secure, gated parking in front of the property (ideal when you have a car full of holiday things, beautiful garden and an exquisitely restored historic building. Valerie's communication was impeccable and she even rang around until she found us a restaurant for Saturday evening when we hadn't booked anywhere and most eateries were full. The location in a quiet side street just a few minutes walk away from the historic and shopping areas of Chartres is perfect. Valeries gave us maps for the stunning sound and light shows that illuminate Chartres' summer evenings so we popped out at 9:30pm and enjoyed a visual treat. Thank you Valerie and Maison Ailleurs. A la prochaine!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 26, 2018

Thuan
Canada
10

“Fantastic enchanted stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • L'Evêché Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 25, 2018

Lisa
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Highly recommended for your stay in Chartres”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Le Jardin Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and a wonderful place to stay. Decorated beautifully, with comfortable bed and great shower. The hostess was so welcoming and the breakfast beautifully presented and delicious

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 22, 2018

Jjef
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Le Jardin Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
A large beautiful and well equipped room. A warm welcome and excellent breakfast with gluten free options served in the delightful garden. We loved having a parking space at the property and being so close to the cathedral.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 20, 2018

Kevin
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Le Jardin Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I’ve stayed all over Europe. For the price, service, and comfort, this was one of the best places I’ve stayed in. The gardens are fantastic and Valerie, the hostess, is very kind. Breakfast was delicious, too. A+

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 13, 2018

Julian
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“A nice upmarket apartment in the centre of Chartres ideally located”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • L'Evêché Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was a lovely room in a great location with a really helpful host and great breakfast with secure parking. It was a 3-5 minute walk to the Cathedrale and I would stay again at the same property

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 11, 2018

David
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“an interesting boutique b & b”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Charles V Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Location near the Cathedral. Parking Friendly owners who spoke fluent English. Beautifully and tastefully decorated and furnished. We had our stylish breakfast in the garden

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 8, 2018

Amanda
United Kingdom
10

“One of the best places we’ve stayed in France”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • L'Evêché Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 7, 2018

Mbwp
United Kingdom
10

“Charming, elegant and unique. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Charles V Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
This is a large, beautiful, elegant old townhouse in the heart of Chartres. Our room, Charles X, was like a one bed apartment with even a small kitchen discreetly tucked away so as not to detract from the elegance of the spacious, high ceilinged drawing room. A nesspresso machine and tea making facilities are provided. The suite has a large entrance hall with a cloakroom comprising wc & basin leading off. The large bedroom has a 6ft bed with ensuite bathroom with shower and basin and lots of space. It is decorated and equipped like a smart boutique hotel. The decor is muted and elegant. After sightseeing we returned and relaxed in deckchairs in dappled sunlight in the garden. This is well designed so that it has lots of little nooks and crannies so you can relax in privacy without having to mix if you don't want to. We enjoyed breakfast in the garden at our own little table. The parking is in a courtyard to the front of the property entered via large wooden doors which lead directly from the street. We had been concerned that we might have problems negotiating the narrow streets in central Chartres. The streets are narrow but we managed fine in a 4x4. Valerie, the hostess is charming and helpful and obviously has great taste!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 6, 2018

Anonymous
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Charles V Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place to stay in Chartres! We loved this place, we had a beautiful and very large room, and the whole house is full of character and history. The host Valerie is so friendly, and provided such a lovely welcome that we knew we’d picked the right place for our last night in France! We travelled with our baby and Valerie went out of her way to help us, even providing us with a baby bath to use-such great service, thank you so much! Breakfast in the garden was beautiful.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 5, 2018

Jeff
United States of America
10

“Perfect French experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Absolutely the best place we stayed in all of France. Beautiful property and town. I'd go back there in a heartbeat if I had the chance! Valérie and her husband clearly care for their property and guests. I especially liked the well appointed bedrooms and garden. Nice touches like tea in the room and sweats for the kids made us feel welcome.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 3, 2018

Brian
United Kingdom
10

“Perfection !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Le Jardin Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If you are going to stay in Chartres, there is no need to look anywhere else!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 2, 2018

Derek
Australia
10

“Valerie the owner has created a wonderful oasis right next to Chartres cathedral.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • L'Evêché Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Outstanding location. Staff (owners) were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The room was large and very tastefully decorated. Finally the garden where we had breakfast was delightful.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 21, 2018

John
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Fantastic!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Le Jardin Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Absolutely nothing.
The best of a very high quality series of six Chateaux/Maisons where we stayed on our visit to France. Valerie was welcoming and extremely helpful. Superb room with separate toilet, bathroom and small kitchen. Close to city centre, shopping area and cultural area around the Cathedral. Take the evening "little train" to see the lights around the city - excellent value. Breakfast served in the room (or garden when the weather permits) was truly magnificent.

Stayed in June 2018

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