3 Star Hotel
Le Pigeonnier du Perron Hôtel
Lieu Dit Le Perron, Availles En Chatellerault, France View Map
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About
The 15th-century renovated seigneury, which belonged to the philosopher René Descartes, offers 16 rooms, a restaurant, a garden an outdoor heated swimming pool open from mid-May to the end of September. The town of Châtellerault is a 12-minute drive away. Each of the individually decorated rooms has a large flat-screen TV. Most of the rooms and suites offer free WiFi access. Some rooms feature exposed beams and stone walls. A catering service is available for guests from 6 pm to 8.15 pm, Monday to Saturday. You can enjoy sharing boards of local produce, as well as dishes such as salads, fish and chips, beef tartare, and homemade desserts. Reservations can be made before 1 pm on the same day, subject to availability. We don't serve lunch. Reception is open from 15:30 to 21:30 from monday to saturday (during the high season) Please note that the reception and restaurant are closed on Sundays (self check-in). Animals are allowed in the hotel for an extra charge of €12, but not in the restaurant or swimming pool terrace. The Futuroscope Theme Park is located just a 25-minute drive away. Free public parking is available, you can charge your electrical vehicle in our charging station.
129 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.4
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Beautiful setting and spectacular buildings.Quiet country setting at the edge of a small town”
- “A beautifully renovated collection of farm buildings just on the outskirts of Chatellerault. The staff spoke English and could not have…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Premium Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Classic Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/3Classic Double Single Use
1/4Superior Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
1/4Comfort Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Crib(s)
1/1Confort Double and Twin 1 or 2 persons
1/1Comfort Superior Double bed plus single bed
1/1Superior Room Double and Twin 1to 4 persons
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What Guests Loved
Based on 129 reviews
Pros +
- Beautiful setting and spectacular buildings.Quiet country setting at the edge of a small town
- A beautifully renovated collection of farm buildings just on the outskirts of Chatellerault. The staff spoke English and could not have been more helpful or charming. We had dinner there which was excellent, flavoursome, plentiful and great value for money. We were only passing through so didn’t have time to enjoy any facilities but I wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend it. A truly delightful stay.
- It belonged to René Descartes. So you get a slice of history. Good food, nice people.
Cons -
- No tea or coffee making facilities in the room. The ensuite shower room was very small. My tipple is sparkling wine, there was not much choice. Given it's location I was surprised not to see a Loire Valley Cremant on offer. The champagne available was the priciest of all the champagne I sampled on my trip.
- No vodka, very limited bar. Shame as it is in the middle of nowhere and we had to go out for a drink.
- We only had one night!
Beautiful setting and spectacular buildings.Quiet country setting at the edge of a small town
A beautifully renovated collection of farm buildings just on the outskirts of Chatellerault. The staff spoke English and could not have been more helpful or charming. We had dinner there which was excellent, flavoursome, plentiful and great value for money. We were only passing through so didn’t have time to enjoy any facilities but I wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend it. A truly delightful stay.
It belonged to René Descartes. So you get a slice of history. Good food, nice people.
Friendly hospitable staff. Lovely quiet location. Good, tasty if limited dinner menu including local produce.
No tea or coffee making facilities in the room. The ensuite shower room was very small. My tipple is sparkling wine, there was not much choice. Given it's location I was surprised not to see a Loire Valley Cremant on offer. The champagne available was the priciest of all the champagne I sampled on my trip.
Rural location very quiet. Excellent kitchen, well equipped.
No vodka, very limited bar. Shame as it is in the middle of nowhere and we had to go out for a drink.
A delightful location, full of history. The room in the pigeon loft was spacious and comfortable. We wandered around the lovely gardens and ate fresh peaches and apples from the trees.The food was outstanding and beautifully presented.The owners and staff were incredibly welcoming and were happy to talk about the property and gardens.
We only had one night!
The property is authentic and really well renovated. It has character and charm. The staff were great and very accommodating with parking our motorcycles in a more secure spot than the open car park. Food was lovely, both at dinner and breakfast, using lots of local ingredients. We will definitely stay again.
Beautiful property in peaceful setting. Rooms very comfortable Food excellent.. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Beautiful building and grounds. Clean , comfortable room . Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant and superb breakfast .
Would have liked a kettle in the room.
We absolutely loved this hotel. We enjoyed it's historical heritage and it's soothing atmosphere. Breakfast was great and the room was charming. Wonderful gardens.
Location perfect
We hadn’t picked up on email advising we needed to book dinner by 13.00 on arrival day - not easy when you are driving! On arrival we were told that no dinner was available - all local restaurants either full or closed for holiday so we ended up with sandwiches from local supermarket, which we ate in the garden which was quite enjoyableSurely a hotel should be able to feed its guests?This impacted on our overall rating.
Location
No shelves in our bedroom No place to put our stuff for 3 nights
Beautiful historial property with modern rooms.
Wish pool was a little bigger as it was very crowded and we missed out on using this facility which would have been great at the end of a long journey.
Lovely setting and well appointed and tastefully rennovated.
There were no knives or forks left available at the breakfast buffet, but I managed to spread the butter with a spoon.
Everything about it was superb. The comfort, cleanliness, warmth etc etc were first rally’s. We would defo stay here again
Awkward that they didn’t allow dogs in the restaurant for dinner when it was booked as a dog friendly hotel. We were allowed to have breakfast in a separate dining area which was more than adequate.
The location is beautiful and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. The whole place made us feel like we had stumbled upon a real hidden gem in the countryside. If you stay, you must have dinner and breakfast, the food is delicious.
Catered for allergies. Good restaurant and breakfast - essential as no other restaurants nearby. Beautiful setting and lovely buildings carefully restored.
Room whilst excellent was a little small.
Nice quiet rural location close to Chatellerault. Was a very blissful sleep after the chaos of Paris in a noisy apartment.
It’s a beautiful property and has wonderful gardens. It was great for our dog as we could just open the door from our room and she had access to a garden. The food for dinner was delicious (although the menu is limited) which wasn’t a problem for us. Breakfast variety was also great. Finally staff were helpful and friendly
all excellent. very friendly staff and excellent location as well. Food fresh and very tasty.
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Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with view
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 11 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that the dinner is at an extra cost and guests are requested to reserve a table for dinner at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that pets are welcome but are not permitted in the public rooms such as the restaurant and breakfast room.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Sat, May 15, 2027
Location
Lieu Dit Le Perron, Availles En Chatellerault