Hôtel de France in Éguzon-Chantôme, a village hotel with restaurant
Hôtel de France is a traditional village hotel with restaurant in the heart of Éguzon-Chantôme, in Centre-Val de Loire, with single, double and family rooms and home cooking. Guests praise the welcome, the breakfast and the table. Several criticise the readability of the menus and the service. I recommend it for a simple stopover.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the Hôtel de France is and how to get there
The Hôtel de France is at 6 place de la République, in the centre of Éguzon-Chantôme, in the Indre department. It is a traditional village hotel, and its central position is one of its strengths. It is also close to Lake Éguzon, in the Creuse valley.
The hotel is open every day. It offers free parking for bicycles and two-wheelers, which makes it a practical stop for cyclists and motorcyclists. A passing guest describes it as a good place to stop on the way north.
What the rooms and services are like
The rooms are simple and clean, available as single, double or family rooms. All have a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and linen and toiletries are provided.
- Comfort. One guest notes good-quality bedding and a fan in the room.
- Breakfast. Served in the dining room or, when the weather allows, in the patio. Guests find it generous, with very good pastries.
- The restaurant and bar. Traditional cooking at lunch and dinner, a terrace, and a bar that is lively some weekends.
- The rest. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and daily housekeeping.
I would not expect a modern or luxurious hotel. It is a simple address, where the essentials are the meal and the welcome of the house.
What guests say about the Hôtel de France
On Google, the Hôtel de France scores 4 from 110 reviews. The average hides very enthusiastic reviews about the food and a few harsh ones about the service.
- The cooking. This is the most mentioned point. Guests talk about well-cooked dishes, successful sauces, an excellent cereal bread and homemade desserts. Grilled andouillette and the snail puff pastry are among the dishes cited.
- The welcome. Several reviews praise a friendly owner who explains each dish, and smiling service. A dog even got its own drink.
- The rooms. Clean, with everything needed, according to guests who slept there.
- The stopover menu. One guest appreciates the evening meal of starter, main course and dessert, and finds it unbeatable for the price.
What to know before booking
Negative reviews are few, but they overlap on one specific point: the menus. It is better to know this before you sit down at the table.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Homemade cooking, nicely presented | Several guests did not see the menu and found a sign after the meal |
| Friendly owners | One guest found the welcome not very warm |
| Value for money for a stopover | Restaurant vouchers are not accepted, according to one review |
| Village atmosphere | On Sundays, when it is busy, the wait can be longer |
My advice, then, is to ask for the menu when you arrive, before ordering. The criticisms also concern a dessert, chocolate profiteroles judged sour, and explanations missing from the staff. One guest also mentions a meagre portion of vegetables.
These are not serious faults, but they explain the score of 4 from 110 reviews. If you are comfortable with a simple country address, they should not spoil your stay.
Who it is for
The Hôtel de France suits those looking for a simple stopover in a village, with a good meal and a clean bed. It is an address I would recommend to cyclists, motorcyclists and travellers passing through.
I would advise against it for anyone who wants a modern hotel, a menu with no surprises, or who plans to pay with restaurant vouchers. Dogs seem to be well received, according to the reviews.
What to do around Éguzon-Chantôme
In Éguzon-Chantôme, the interest comes from Lake Éguzon and the Creuse valley, two classic reasons to stop in the region. The village itself is quiet, and the hotel is in the centre.
If you extend your stay in Centre-Val de Loire, you can also look at Les 3 Roses in Anjouin, listed on Mapiola.
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