Historic Setting: L'heure bleue in Saintes offers a unique experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the garden views from their private balcony.
Convenient Facilities: The bed and breakfast provides a shuttle service, lounge, culture classes, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking.
Local Attractions: Saint Pierre Cathedral is an 18-minute walk away, while Saintes Train Station is 3.1 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Abbaye aux Dames and Roche Courbon Castle.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“We had a fantastic stay with Claude & Valérie, charming hosts with a beautiful property. The room was extremely comfortable & spacious. Perfect location too.... It's about 10 mins walk along the river to the centre of town.
Breakfast was...”
Mike
United Kingdom
“Claude and Valerie welcomed us warmly, made us feel at home and were excellent hosts.”
Worthy415
United Kingdom
“The hosts were excellent. Good parking. Beautiful building.”
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Paul
Netherlands
“From the outside the location looked a bit shady at first. We passed it two times before we found it. Once inside the gate we saw a little paradise. Great style it looked like walking in an interior and garden magazine.”
Nicola
United Kingdom
“A very warm welcome and delicious breakfast from our lovely hosts in their beautiful garden. Lovely bedroom full of interesting art. A great recommendation for supper too.”
Chissell
United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at L’heure bleue. Claude and Valerie are welcoming hosts and nothing was too much trouble. The house is tastefully decorated and full of interesting artefacts. Our bedroom was spacious had a well appointed en suite shower room....”
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Barry
United Kingdom
“The property was quiet and spectacular with a fascinating history.
River views and an outdoor activity feeling.
Our hosts were very engaging and accommodating.
The experience was both personal and hospitable, with an almost family...”
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful town with a lovely river that you could see from the bedroom.
Claude and his wife Valarie welcomed us with a drink and showed us our beautiful bedroom with a lovely large en-suite bathroom .
We had a very comfortable sleep and...”
Dawe
United States
“Our time with Claude and Valerie was so enjoyable. We stayed several nights and felt right at home. We were traveling by train and Claude picked us up at the station and made dinner reservations for us at local restaurants during our stay in...”
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Jean-pierre
France
“Chambre grande, confortable et parfaitement équipée (TV, bouilloire, machine à café...) avec salle de bain/WC attenants. Ample documentation sur Saintes et les Charentes. Très bon petit déjeuner servi par l’hôtesse sur la grande table de sa...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 17:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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