The Charming Auberge du Bon Laboureur, Chenenceaux

Auberge du Bon Laboureur

37150 Chenonceaux

+33 (0) 2 47 23 90 02

Fax: +33 (0) 2 47 23 82 01

http://www.bonlaboureur.com/en/

contact@bonlaboureur.com

The Auberge du Bon Laboureur is the perfect place to set up your ‘base camp’ while you explore the Chateaux of the Loire. We were enchanted with the French charm, atmosphere, historical importance of the building, a delightful and helpful staff plus a location so close to Chateau Chenonceau, we are already thinking about returning one day in the future.

     
  

Since 1793, the Village of Chenonceaux population has only grown a little more than 100+ people.  It will never obtain the fame of the Chateau Chenonceau and her magnificent presence there and the prime reason people flock to this small commune.

You are taken back in time when you can experience the village at night. After the tourists have left, the streets empty, no sounds to be heard, one can almost transport themselves back in time as you imagine what village life was life for those who walked these streets, lived life here and were the support and help keeping the Chateau running properly.

An interesting fact why the spelling of the village and Chateau differ, during the French Revolution, the owner of the Chateau was very respectful of those in the village and removed the ‘X’ at the end and replaced with ‘U’.  Because of that, the Chateau was spared the kind of damage other Chateaux and institutions suffered during the French Revolution.

We enjoyed driving 15 minutes to Amboise where the choice of menu was almost endless. The only downside of the village, there is nothing open at night and no place to get a snack or go have a drink or hear music, etc.  Amboise offers so much, including the Chateau you can easily go there during the day and head back at night for dinner.

With our preference of fall travel, rarely are their crowds to fight or lines to stand in. To visit Chateaux and not feel as though you must rush from room to room because of large crowds or a tour group coming through makes the visit that much more enjoyable.

For the best rates the hotel would love to hear from you direct rather one of the online booking sites. Why pay a third party when the hotel will give you the best deal.