Chartres
With teal-blue shutters gracing its 1779 façade, a lovely stained-glass ceiling and a treasure trove of period furnishings, old B&W photos and knick…
Must-see hotels in Île-de-France
Île-de-France
Situated 2.5km northeast of Senlis, charming L'Aunette has 14 rustic-contemporary rooms with stone walls, exposed beams and hardwood or glazed-tiled…
Fontainebleau
Housed in an erstwhile Catholic girl's school (1854), this is an invaluable hideaway for climbers and campers, especially if you don't have a car. The six…
Fontainebleau
A wisteria-draped courtyard garden with chestnut and apple trees is the centrepiece of this charming 27-room hotel. Deluxe-category rooms have their own…
Fontainebleau
Superb climber-friendly gite, with four rooms in the 19th-century farmhouse plus a separate apartment; both have kitchens. Great location by the Trois…
Chantilly
Delicately embroidered cushions and cherrywood furniture add to the romantic ambience of this three-room family-run property on a 27-hectare estate, which…
Chartres
The red-curtained entrance lends a theatrical air to this two-star Logis guesthouse in the centre of everything. Its summertime terrace restaurant has…
Fontainebleau
Classy, cosy and beautifully kept, the ‘Hotel London’ faces the château. Its 16 rooms are furnished in warm reds and royal blues. Most have air…
Chantilly
Part of the Best Western chain, this modern 57-room hotel has an unbeatable location five minutes’ walk from the train station and restaurants. Cheaper…
Chartres
A bulls-eye location footsteps from the cathedral and train station, 48 rooms (some with cathedral views) and on-site parking are a winning trifecta at…
