La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA
Historically, the “Porterie” was the home of the “brother-porter”. The Rule of St Benedict foresaw indeed: "At the door of the monastery, a wise old man will be placed, who knows how to receive and respond, and whose maturity preserves him from wandering everywhere. This porter will have to have a box near the door, so that arrivals always find someone there to answer them. As soon as someone knocks or a poor person calls, he will answer: "Dea gratias" or "Benedicite" and, with all the sweetness of the fear of God, he will hasten to answer in the fervor of charity. If this porter needs help, he will have a younger brother with him ... ".
The 4 **** doorstep has been restored with passion in order to offer you a service of charm and luxury, a tasty blend of tradition and modern comfort. The conservation and enhancement of all its original elements (exposed stones, fireplace, vegetable patch, arches, oak beams, tomettes) create a very warm atmosphere.
In this context, a “nice” kitchen, full-equipped and equipped with a central island, adjoins a very pleasant, stylish living room with studied lighting, equipment (TV / DVD) and pleasant armchairs (including a pull-out bed ) will delight you. An open staircase will take you upstairs where you will find a nice little bedroom (single bed) as well as a large second bedroom (double bed) which royally overlooks (mezzanine) the living room. A decorative bathroom, including a double sink, a toilet and a large shower with bench adjoins the small bedroom.
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About the area
Luzé
Located in Luzé, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Maison de la Riviere and Prehistory Museum of Grand Pressigny are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Charles Joguet and Château de Ligre. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.
Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Futuroscope - 38 min drive - 62.3 km
Arena Futuroscope - 38 min drive - 62.3 km
Parc des Expositions de Tours - 39 min drive - 66.7 km
Château de Villandry - 43 min drive - 76.6 km
Getting around
Port de Piles Station - 17 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Auberge de Renon - 19 min drive
Cantine Scolaire - 13 min drive
Restaurant Veau Danièle Marnay - 19 min drive
Sarl Laurent Gratelle - 17 min drive
Le Moulins' Club - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA on 2 Apr 2026 start from AU$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is La Porterie Gite de charme **** Abbaye de Bois-Aubry,Yul Brynner's grave, 3HA located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and Château du Rivau. Domaine Charles Joguet and Château des Roches Tranchelion are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Historic retreat in the heart of beautiful countryside
We have had an amazing week in the most beautiful historic setting. Mark and Christine made the stay exceptional with their generous hospitality, kindness and warmth. They had so much information to share about the location and property and gave superb advice on places to visit in the local area. The stone built accommodation was lovely and cool in the heat and we enjoyed using the swimming pool. We felt very relaxed and look forward to returning.
Fabulous hosts, lovely interesting property equipped with all you need. Marc & Christine very helpful and friendly. We wish them the best of luck with the Abby.
Rural location is surrounded by sunflower fields but is very remote. Lots of chateaux and vineyards not too far and interesting towns within an hour.
Steve B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you Steve ! We hope to meet you again at the abbey!!
Christine
An unforgettable experience with charming and attentive hosts
A truly magical setting, deep in the Loire and surrounded in typical French countryside. Complete tranquility and a relaxing stay in a chocolate box gite surrounded by nature. The setting is truly idyllic. The hosts were the perfect blend, offering friendly local knowledge, homemade jams, and the highlight for the kids was a sunset safari in their jeep to spot wild deer and then bats flying out of the belfry when we watched the setting sun from the rooftop of the abbey.
A truly magical week! Many thanks. Cormac, Jennifer and family
Cormac D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thank you Cormac! We hope you had a nice time in Britany! See you maybe once again at the Abbey !! Big hug to everybody!
Christine&Marc
The Porterie is a gorgeous old building with everything we needed.
The abbey and surroundings are so peaceful and beautiful.
Our hosts Christine and Marc-Olivier were wonderful, good fun, welcoming and helpful. The information on where to visit was amazing, as was the jeep rides!
The pool was a great entertainment for the kids.
Our week went by too quickly, we could have stayed for longer!
Thank you Christine and Marc-O, you made our holiday. So great! We hope to see you again.
Lindsey, Paul Freya and Oliver xx
L’Abbaye Saint-Michel is a very special place. It was the first time I ever woke up to the view of a steeple tower from the 12th century and beautiful pink roses spread around the property! The pool was a wonderful way to cool off and their is so much to see and do within 1.5 hours from the abbey.
The hosts were so kind. We had one night where we sat at the picnic table with the hosts and the French family, who had rented the other gîte on the property, until the wee hours of the morning chatting about many things in both English and French. We had a 4-wheel drive in the area on their WWII jeeps, enjoyed their Belgium fries and generally their warmness.
What a wonderful way to explore the Loire Valley!
Un sejour exceptionnel, du fait du cadre unique et de la chaleureuse présence des propriétaires. Bien évidemment, le gîte a gardé le cachet de son passé multi-séculaire, les portes sont très basses, les murs épais et les fenêtres petites ne permettent pas d'optimiser la vue sur l'extérieur. Mais tout se joue dehors, avec le charme de ces bâtiments, des lumières changeantes de Touraine sur la craie au fil des minutes, le terrain planté de fruitiers qui permet de picorer en profitant des différentes perspectives. Le propriétaire vous fera partager ses connaissances précieuses accumulées au fil de ses recherches, de ses expériences. Il vous éclairera si besoin sur les nombreuses visites à faire dans ce secteur, en fonction de vos intérêts.Après, laissez jouer votre imaginaire sur ce site exceptionnel !
Excellent séjour.. Marco et Christine sont très prévenant et d'une gentillesse a toute épreuve. Pendant mon séjour, j'ai eu l'occasion de dormir dans leurs 2 gites et ce fut 2 expériences différentes et vraiment 2 belles expériences. Chaque gite dispose d'un caractère bien a lui et d'un confort efficace.Le calme, la quiétude de l'Abbaye et de ses alentours est surprenant et hyper appréciable.Bref, une expérience a refaire encore et encore.... Merciiii de votre accueil :)
Jean-Francois F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Bonjour Jean-François,
Merci pour le message! Gros bisous à Abigaelle!
A une prochaine fois!?
Christine
Un gite atypique au milieu de la campagne tourangelle, dans un lieu reposant tenu par un couple passionné et passionnant.
nous avons reçu un très bon accueil tout au long du séjour.
Très très bon séjour à l'abbaye de Bois-Aubry. Très agréable de bénéficier d'un gîte de très belle qualité au sein d'un site aussi magnifique. De la piscine, nous apercevons le site historique de l'abbaye... depuis le gîte nous pouvons flâner autour de l'abbaye et découvrir la faune et la flore... Marc et Christine nous ont réservé un excellent accueil et nous ont partagé avec passion les curiosités locales pour nos activités touristiques ainsi qu'une visite historique inoubliable du site. Ils sont tous les 2 adorables et ultra-disponibles si besoin.
Géraldine/Vincent
Vincent D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Merci beaucoup ! Au plaisir de vous revoir!
Christine&Marc
Nous avons choisi ce gite pour sa taille (5 personnes) et son emplacement très central pour visiter la région des châteaux de la Loire. Nous y avons découvert un site fabuleux (ancienne abbaye du 12e siècle) et des hôtes formidables, passionnés et vraiment très sympathiques.
Nous avons déjà envie d'y retourner.
anne-fleur v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Merci Anne-Fleur!
Au plaisir de vous revoir à l'abbaye!
Christine et Marc
Very friendly and welcoming hosts! The restoration of the gite was done with a great sense for history and tradition creating an inspiring and cosy atmosphere. Pretty private back yard to relaxe in a wooden two-person-swing looking at the impressive Abbey tower. We were given a fantastic tour of the Abbey by a passionate host - his enthusiasm is contagious and naturally affected us as well. The entire Abbey site is just beautifully done and full of historical but also many enchanting places. The pool is a dream to the adults and the kids. Our kids were thrilled by the adventurous Marc taking them on a Jeep ride! The local area offers plenty of fabulous places in the Loire Valley to see - you could stay for more than four weeks and wouldn't get bored! We had a great time - Thanks!
Rüdiger M.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you!! We Where so pleased to welcome guests like your family!
See you another time maybe!
Christine and Marc
We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in de Porterie bij Marc & Christine. Het huis is zeer aangenaam, alles is aanwezig voor een fijn verblijf. Het zwembad is heerlijk en ook de privé tuin achter het huisje is een echt cadeau. Marc en Christine zijn erg gastvrij en behulpzaam. Bij aankomst een uitgebreide uitleg gehad van Marc wat we in de omgeving kunnen doen. Houd er wel rekening mee dat het wat afgelegen ligt, dat is fijn voor de rust maar dat wil ook zeggen dat voor een vers stokbrood 's morgens of boodschappen je wel even onderweg bent. Wij vonden het zeer de moeite waard!
Monique P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you Monique !Hope to see you again at the abbey.
Cadre calme, bucolique et reposant dans une région riche d'histoire. Gîte très agréable et fonctionnel dans un cadre atypique. Hôtes accueillants, chaleureux et érudits. Un grand merci à Marc, Christine et Igor!
A la hauteur de nos espérances et de la promesse annoncée sur le site. Tout d'abord l'accueil, chaleureux et bienveillant. Ensuite le cadre, une magnifique abbaye en restauration, dans un espace verdoyant, aéré, superbement entretenu et baignant dans le calme. Un gîte rénové, ayant du caractère, de la personnalité et très bien équipé. Merci encore à Christine et Marc Antoine pour leur accueil, leurs délicates attentions, leurs précieuses suggestions de visites.
We had a wonderful stay in this authentic French gite! Marc and Christine are such excellent hosts. Marc and his son took us on a Jeep ride through the countryside to show us the sites and Marc also spent over an hour with a map showing us all sorts of things to do in the Loire Valley. Villandry is a must if you love gardens. We really enjoyed visiting with Marc and Christine in the evening and felt very privileged to be able to explore the whole Abbaye and see the view from the tower. Our gite even had its own private back yard with a 2 person garden swing where I drank my coffee every morning and wine in the evening. We would love to return one day!
Lana V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Lana ! Hope to see you again ...
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alessandro M.
1 May 2019
Una meravigliosa abbazia mediovale nella Loira
Soggiorno veramente splendido. La Porterie, l'Abbazia e il contesto paesaggistico in cui è inserita sono molto suggestivi. L'ambiente è curato, ben tenuto e provvisto di tutto, il luogo affascinanante e misterioso e la compagnia del propietario, Marc-Olivier, sempre sollecita, cortese e generosa. Si è rivelato una guida esperta, simpaticissima e piena di umorismo, prodiga di informazioni e di dettagli interessantissimi.
Vacanza da ripetere senz'altro.
Un grande grazie a Marc-Olivier e sua moglie
Alessandro
Alessandro M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline O.
6 Oct 2018
Amazing stay. Loved every minute. Will definitely be returning.
If you want something special and unusual yet with all the comforts of the less unique destinations, then this is the place for you. So quiet, peaceful and beautiful. After a hectic year this was just what the doctor ordered. The abbey is simply beautiful. The restoration been done is just amazing. The sunset from the top of the tower is indescribable. Or just watch the deer come out of the nearby forest at dusk. Almost doesn't sound real yet this is what we experienced.
The gite is quite modern inside with everything you could want yet retaining the charm of an old cottage.
Kichen is very well equipped with everything you could need. Bathroom is lovely, bed very comfortable. Swimming pool right on the doorstep. My favourite part though is your own private garden with apple and pear trees that Marc (the owner) encourages you to make the most of.
Marc and Christine are lovely hosts. Marc spent over an hour with a map telling us about all the best local restaurants and things to see. On the first morning he brought us in his restored Belgian army jeep to the local bakery and gave us a tour on the way back of the area. We also enjoyed a very detailed tour with all the history of the abbey and Yul Brynner connection. We also enjoyed some aperitifs on our last night.
I know we shall return and would highly recommend this to anybody looking for a unique and peaceful holiday experience.
Caroline O.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Corine D.
14 Aug 2018
Een unieke plek, zeer authentiek en toch van alle gemakken voorzien
Een unieke, zeer rustige plek in een prachtige streek. Een landelijk ingericht portiershuisje bij de abdij met een grote tuin met allerlei fruitbomen. Genoeg privacy en er is een mooi gezamenlijk zwembad. Niet te vergeten; zeer hartelijke eigenaren die je graag alles vertellen over de historie van de prachtige abdij. Zeer de moeite waard!
Corine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
laurent V.
4 Aug 2018
Gîte très calme et confortable. Accueil très sympathique
Gîte très bien décoré et très frais avec ses murs épais ( très apprécié avec la canicule). Piscine de grande taille et qui permet de se rafraîchir après les visites. Tout cela dans un cadre médiéval et reposant. Beaucoup de châteaux à voir à proximité. Accueil extrêmement chaleureux. Je recommande ce gîte.
laurent V.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia Z.
7 July 2018
Ein perfekter Urlaub mit tollen Gastgebern
Das Klostergut liegt abgelegen aber dennoch gut zu erreichen um die Loire Schlösser zu besichtigen. Die Wohnungen sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Ein eigener Garten steht einem zur Verfügung. Die Gastgeber geben einem Ausflustipps. Und der Swimmingpool ist ein Traum.
Claudia Z.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Marc-Olivier Gribomont
We, Christine and Marc-Oliver, welcome you to our unique home. We live on the estate and will be available to greet you on arrival and assist you daily if required. We speak fluent English yet will be happy to develop your French.