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Au Relais Saint Maurice

Bed & breakfast with a bar, steps from Forteresse Royale de Chinon

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City Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
City Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Au Relais Saint Maurice offers a tranquil setting amid the picturesque Loire Valley landscape. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast before relaxing on the garden terrace. The guesthouse's library provides plenty of reading material for quiet afternoons.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

City Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Double Room

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Individually decorated
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Heating
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Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

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Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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79 Rue Haute Saint-Maurice, Chinon, 37500

What's nearby

  • Maison de la Riviere - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Château de la Grille - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Château d'Usse - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 17 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabane A Vin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Dilettante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪guinguette de chinon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Royal Chinon - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Au Relais Saint Maurice

Bed & breakfast near Forteresse Royale de Chinon
Located close to Pierre et Bertrand Couly and Domaine de la Noblaie, Au Relais Saint Maurice provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 80-cm TVs with digital channels
  • Private fenced yards, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.70 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Au Relais Saint Maurice Guesthouse Chinon
Au Relais Saint Maurice Guesthouse
Au Relais Saint Maurice Chinon
Au Relais Saint Maurice Chino
Au Relais Saint Maurice Chinon
Au Relais Saint Maurice Guesthouse
Au Relais Saint Maurice Guesthouse Chinon

Frequently asked questions

Is Au Relais Saint Maurice pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Au Relais Saint Maurice?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Au Relais Saint Maurice?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Au Relais Saint Maurice?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Au Relais Saint Maurice located?

Located in Old Town, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Forteresse Royale de Chinon and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pierre et Bertrand Couly and Domaine de la Noblaie. Château de Ligre and Domaine Dozon are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chinon Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Au Relais Saint Maurice Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough positives about this property! We stayed in the La Chambre de Marie Janelle. The room had everything you could need: robes, slippers, hairdryer, tea kettle, great AC, soap, even wash clothes. Our room was beautiful and very quiet. Getting to the property can be challenging but well worth the effort. I will say this property is NOT for those with any kind of mobility issues. There is no elevator and our room was on third floor. Our host greeted us with a pleasant smile and carried our suitcases to our room. He explained everything we needed to know and even provided information on where to visit while in Chinon. The area of this property is very walkable and has several restaurants nearby.
La Chambre de Marie Javelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unmissable, unbelievable, untouchable.

This is truly a little gem. An amazing, tastefully restored period building. It is also the owners home and it shows in all the fine details and attention. The building is amazing, spiral staircase, old fashioned bell pull and giant key locks. The rooms tastefully in keeping with the half timbered style whilst still managing to host all modern amenities. The breakfast selection was outstanding and uniquely informal. All fresh local produce....mmmmm. Best of all was the hospitality of the host Maurice. Oh yeah, dont forget the location, in the middle of a historic town with beautiful bulidings, restaurants, wine cellars, river, castle.... my words don't do it justice I'm afraid. We'll be back as soon as possible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful small boutique airbnb in meticuloisly renovated property within the old central part of Chinon. Maurice is the perfect host and always helpful. Amazing breakfast. Stayed on second ( top) floor room, and did not find stairs difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place. If you are thinking of going to Chinon, stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations in a 17th century building in Chinon's medieval center. Owner is passionate about property and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic stay. Wonderful historical property, renovated and decorated tastefully, very well located, welcoming owner. Great breakfast, with every attention to detail in service and food selection and presentation. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovation and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait ! Exceptionnel ! Un message a été publié sur Google
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La struttura e' veramente bella , molto curata in tutti i dettagli . Pulizia ineccepibile e prima colazione superlativa . Maurice e un padrone di casa splendido , cortese e disponibile . Ha curato la sua casa con estremo gusto in tutti i dettagli. Anche il suo consiglio per il ristorante dove andare a cena e stato utile . Un posto dove ci si lascia il cuore : assolutamente raccomandato
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suegoeku@hotmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tastefully furnished with many antiques. Our room, Room of Agnes was on the 4th floor, Maurice, the owner of this property helped us carrying our luggage. The room was larger than expected and fully supplied from cotton swabs to bathrobes, a coffee maker, coffee cups with small cakes, much more than we needed. There were an ottoman and two luggage chairs which I found very useful. My husband an I drove from Mont Saint Michel and stayed there for two nights. Maurice gave us free parking during our stay, so we didn’t have trouble paying at the parking machine. Breakfast was plentiful: coffee, croissants, several cakes, crepes with jams, fruits, boiled eggs, hams, sausages, several fruit juices, cheese, and yogurt. This was much more than we had at previous hotels. I believe Maurice manages very well, cooking, concierging, cleaning. He was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En un mot : parfait !

Emplacement parfait, excellent accueil, maison incroyable, chambre charmante. Propreté impeccable. Petit déjeuner extrêmement copieux et sympathique. Maurice gère totalement sa boutique 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacements au pied de la fortresse dans une maison rénovée avec goût. Garage pour nos vélos, merci au propriétaire d'avoir pris soin de la recharge des batteries !) Petit déjeuner somptueux comme dans un chateau. Petite proposition : ne pas placer les croissants dans l'assiette (encombrants pour ceux qui aiment commencer avec du salé ou ceux qui adorent l'odeur de la viennoiserie dans l'escalier mais n'aiment pas les manger...histoire d'éviter le gâchis). Grand merci, on reviendra avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was utterly charming, nestled on a quiet cobblestone street just a short walk to the castle. The host was friendly and the dining room was beautiful. The freshest of everything for breakfast! Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour de charme et accueil très chaleureux.

Excellent séjour dans cette petite pépite de charme et de bon goût, avec un très grand sens de l’accueil et de l’art de recevoir. L’impression d’être reçu chez un ami. Une adresse à garder précieusement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay in April 2022.

A very lovely stay. A very friendly and a helpful host. We will definite recommend this hotel to friends and family. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stay 3 nights at the Au Relais Saint Maurice. It was wonderful. Maurice is the perfect host and saw to every detail. His 13th C. House is beautifully and tastefully remodeled with all the 21st C. Conveniences (plenty of electrical outlets, WiFi, television with lots of channels, very modern bathroom with heated towel racks). The breakfast was outstanding. Nothing is better than walking to breakfast with them smell of fresh brioche just out of the oven. You enter the breakfast room through a beautiful living room with a fireplace and the breakfast room is incredible. The place settings are very elegant and no detailed is overlooked. Lots of breakfast choices with homemade jams and freshly made crepes. If you are looking for a great place to stay in Chinon. Book the Au Relais Saint Maurice right NOW you won’t regret it. I would definitely stay there again and again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Personal service

Our trip was made special by Maurice, who provided an unsurpassed level of personal service. We loved him. Maurice went out of his way to attend to our every need. Hotel was charming, outstanding breakfast—including fresh, hot croissants and everything else we could want. Parking was free and convenient. Knowing we had to leave early, Maurice served breakfast before the regular time, then helped us carry our bags to the car. Hurray Maurice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Langley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was beyond our expectations, beautiful room, five star breakfast and excellent location in Chinon. Would love to stay a week
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maurice is a wonderful, caring host with a great sense of humour. 600 year old house lovingly restored with immaculate rooms and bathrooms, each with their own personalities. Maurice shines with his historical knowledge of Chinon, his house, and with his superb generous breakfasts. We will never forget our experience there. Thank you, Maurice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolument parfait

Très bel hôtel privé excellent emplacement au calme Décoré avec très bon goût Accueil charmant et sympathique Excellent petit déjeuner Merci Maurice 💙
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle adresse

Hôte agréable et service parfait. Chambre très agréable avec vue et lit très confortable. Rien à dire
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre d hôte de grande qualité, accueil chaleureux, petit déjeuner exceptionnel. Nous recommandons vivement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôte charmant, lieu magnifique, très calme et confortable. Je recommande !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Souvenir inoubliable

Nous avons passé une nuit au Relais Saint Maurice, et nous avons été satisfait à 200%. Notre hôte était très accueillant et nous a raconté l'histoire passionnante de sa maison. La décoration a été pensée jusqu'au moindre détail et la chambre était magnifique. Nous avons vécu hors du temps pendant notre séjour et nous reviendrons sans hésiter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très belle demeure tenue de manière exceptionnelle avec un hote charmant et serviable. Bonne table d'hotes très conviviale. Je le conseille vivement.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

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