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Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Francueil, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Place, Musée de l'appareil photo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Chenonceau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gites la Maison des Contes

Gites la Maison des Contes, is a charming country house, located in the Loire Valley, in Francueil, 1km from Chenonceuax, within an area of almost 1 hectare, has 6 rooms (14 people) distributed in 2 independent apartments .

The property also has an outdoor pool (11 meters x 6 meters) open from May to October.

Casa del Arte is close to many tourist sites, such as the Chenonceaux Castle and the Cher River, 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike; Amboise, Le Clos Luce, Montresor, Montpoupon, Loches 20 minutes by car; Beauval Zoo, Blois, Chambord, Chinon, Langeais, Samur, Tours 40 minutes by car.

Why "House of Art"?, its owner Philosopher and Collector lived in Africa, Latin America and Oceania, the objects and paintings that decorate the property connect us with the history of those places, in addition Christopher Emmanuel Bouchet, 1 Painter of the Berlin Wall lived 7 years on the property, the fourth of the stories was painted by him in that period: access to his paintings, sculptures, bibliography is possible. The property's gardens are decorated with sculptures such as the Sun, The boy who rises to the moon, the Eye of the Cyclops.

Home 1
On the first floor we have an 80 m2 living room with fireplace, piano and TV.
On the second floor we find the suite with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The "Bedroom of Tales" of 22 m2 (1 bed 160x200 cm with 1 duvet of 200 x 200, 4 pillows and 2 beds of 90 x 200 cm, two comforters of 120x200 and 2 pillows).

The "Pink Bedroom" of 12 m2 (1 bed of 130 x 190 cm with 1 duvet of 160 cm x 200 cm and 4 pillows).
The bathrooms have a toilet, bathtub and sink.
This house is for 6 people.

Services for House 1
90m2 living room
Fireplace with firewood
Piano
Tv 1. 30m
Heating
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Vaccum cleaner
Dining room for 8 people in the Summer Lounge
2-burner stove, coffee maker, utensils and cutlery,
Microwave oven
Fridge
Toaster
BBQ
Bed linen Towels
11 x 6 pool. 50
Parking inside the property

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Francueil

Located in Francueil, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Caves du Père Auguste and Domaine des Malidores are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Maze and Mini-Châteaux Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Aquarium of Touraine and Loire Aventure CKCA. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Francueil, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Musée de l'appareil photo - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Château de Chenonceau - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 21 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Zoo Parc Beauval - 24 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Chisseaux Station - 19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafétéria du Château de Chenonceau - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Orangerie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Maison des Pages - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot'quai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Sarrazine - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gites la Maison des Contes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gites la Maison des Contes?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gites la Maison des Contes on 17 May 2026 start from AU$335, 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 Gites la Maison des Contes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gites la Maison des Contes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gites la Maison des Contes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gites la Maison des Contes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gites la Maison des Contes located?

This family-friendly Francueil cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chateaux de la Loire and Musée de l'appareil photo. The Maze and Château de Chenonceau are also within 3 miles (5 km). Chisseaux Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay at La Maison des Contes

Lovely turn of the 20th century building with large grounds and relaxing pool close to local village.
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10/10 Excellent

Elana R.

Beautiful home with wonderful hosts!

Our family of five really enjoyed our four-night stay at Maison des Arts House, and particularly appreciated the very warm hospitality of Leticia and her son, Alex. We were welcomed to their spacious, clean, and well-appointed home and shown around the absolutely lovely grounds. The pool was a wonderful bonus during the hot summer days. We loved hanging out together with our hosts, conversing over wine and cheese. The only downside was the absence of fans, especially in the upstairs bedrooms, which were stifling hot with the windows closed, and bug magnets with the windows opened. Overall, this was a wonderful base for our exploration of the Loire Valley chateaux. Thank you, Leticia and Alex! We hope to see you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful inside and out

The property is very much as advertised. The main room is large with high ceilings, full of interesting art, and cool even on hot days. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the larger one is very big and stunningly painted. The kitchen is attached and well equipped, and there is a nice covered terrace next to it. The garden is very large, children can play there for hours. The swimming pool is ideal for a family, with both a shallow part (90cm?) for the younger ones and a deeper part for more experienced swimmers. The water and pool are kept in good condition. The whole is located on the outskirts of the pleasant village. Good bakery and small grocery located within walking distance The hostess Leticia is very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour parfait à la Maison des contes.Tout est pensé pour vous faire passer un merveilleux séjour. Merci pour votre accueil.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinier B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Erg sympathieke eigenaresse!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Aufenthalt mit sehr netter Vermieterin

Wir haben tolle Tage im Kunst-Haus verbracht. Die Vermieterin war sehr bemüht, dass wir uns wohlfühlen. Das Anwesen ist einzigartig - insbesondere der Pool war eine gute Abwechslung nach unseren Ausflügen. Der Ort ist gut gelegen, sodass man zügig die Schlösser und z.B. den Zoo besuchen kann. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amélie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GOOD PLACE

Très bon séjour dans ce cadre bucolique et artistique
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIER I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chenonceaux et la vie de Chateau

Nous avons séjourner 4 nuits dans le gite "la maison des contes" et ce fut un enchantement. La décoration intérieure incroyable donne l'impression de vivre la vie d'un chatelain. Le parc et la piscine (immense) contribue à donner à ce séjour des couleurs de douceurs et de calme. La proximité immédiate de Chenonceaux est un vrai plus (nous ne conduisons pas). Notre hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et cela a été un vrai plaisir de partager des moments de discussion. Merci encore Olivier et Alice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe séjour

Logement très agréable, jardin magnifique Accueil génial Un véritable plaisir
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Bart F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy house, quiet surroundings

Enjoyed our stay in the Loire valley, wine tastings nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anais L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable

Cadre nature et reposant. Gîte très dépaysant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sylvain j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bien

Maison agréable et originale Très bon accueil
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour came à proximité Chateau de Chenonceau

La batisse est belle. La décoration surprenante mais charmante. La piscine est très belle situé dans un grand parc. L'accueil est chaleureux , discret et attentionné. Que du bonheur.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pascale C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leuke, rustige, coronaproof locatie

Leuke, rustige woning... Met super zwembad Rustige omgeving.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian von G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienurlaub Juli 2020

Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub. Das Anwesen bietet 2 Ferienunterkünfte, wir waren jedoch die einzigen Mieter und hatten den riesigen Garten und den Pool für uns allein. Das Haus hat einen etwas altertümlichen Charme, was jedoch zusammen mit den vielen Kunstwerken den ganz besonderen Reiz ausmacht. Unsere jüngste Tochter (10) hat besonders das Märchenzimmer gefallen. Leticia spricht perfekt deutsch und ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die sich herzlich um uns und unsere Wünsche gekümmert hat. Das Haus liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Schloss Chenonceau, wo man mit gemieteten Kajaks auf der Cher unter dem Schloss durchpaddeln kann. Mit unseren Fahrrädern konnten wir leicht das Schloss Montpoupon und das Schloss Royal d‘Amboise erreichen. Eine rundum gelungene Woche. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tout était parfait

Letizia est pleine d’empathie, le cadre est agréable et bien situé pour découvrir la région, piscine et grand parc sont un plus avec des enfants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Viel Spass in Letizia Schloss

Viel Raum, grosse Schwimmbad, alles sauber und schon , echte Schloss fur Familie, kreative Atmosfere, viel Kunst uberall, sehr gute Lage und sehr gastfreundliche Letizia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cedric L.

Superbe Maison et Jardin

On reviendra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Elegant site from which to explore Chenonceau and the banks of the Cher.

Leticia's residence (actually two adjoining residences, but the other was vacant while we were there) is beautifully and artistically furnished and decorated. It comes very well equipped with everything you might need, and it has an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden where the birds never stop singing (and, very notably, a resident cuckoo bird that we first thought must be a living-room clock.) Of the two bedrooms, one is classically decorated, while the walls of the second are covered in original art depicting various fairy tales. Although there is a second bathroom downstairs, the two bedrooms (on the upper floor) share a nicely appointed bathroom with a spacious tub and hand-held shower fixture. This is the perfect launching place for visits to the castle (2 km distant -- go either at the 9 A.M. opening or, as we did, at 4 or 5 P.M., as the crowds leave well before the 7 P.M. closing.) The high point for us was the bike trip that took us from the castle to nearby Bleré (about a 9-mile round trip.) We recommend renting your bike from the Canoe company downstream from the castle. For 10 euros for a 4-hour half-day, you get an excellent 24-speed bike (unlike the clunky 3-speed bikes we have seen elsewhere in France.) There are various places to eat in relatively easy reach, but our favorite was very close by: les Charmilles (tasty pizza and salads as well as many other dishes.) The one issue we had was that the wi-fi did not work in the house for the first two days of our stay. Leticia was very helpful in assisting us to find a work-around (even though she was out of the country at the time). I was convinced that the problem was that the router was unable to penetrate the thick stone walls of the residence, but on the third day, the wi-fi suddenly started to work even in the house, so I am completely mystified as to the source of the problem or how it was fixed. The point is that Leticia did everything possible to address that concern, and that in every other respect, this was for us the ideal place to stay. A beautiful and enchanting place, not to be missed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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