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Les Deux Abbesses: Traveller Reviews

Le Chateau Le Bourg, 43300 Saint-Arcons-d Allier, France
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Les Deux Abbesses
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Extraordinary Diamond in the Auvergne”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Quiet, discreet, elegant, small establishment. Located in the 'outback' of France, this is the place to come if you're looking for pleasant hikes, fascinating medieval cathedrals and no crowds (and no tourist scourge). Dinner comes with the rate, and its because there really isn't a restaurant scene anywhere nearby (which was terrific by us). Food was delicious, wine list a bit limited but fine. We started with Gin and Tonics in the garden, then sauntered into the dining room around 7:30 each evening (we're American early eaters). Service was impeccable and not intrusive. Among the best Relais & Chateaux we've ever stayed in.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Amazing setting, beautiful cute room, welcoming staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

The location is incredible, a unique setting being in the middle of this idyllic village. The room was so cute, it was essentially a whole house. Charming, beautifully decorated.

Staff were helpful and friendly, very at tentative and a real family feeling.

Food was good but not great. Was going to mark the property down for this one reason, but kept it at 5 stars as they are deserved.

However, we look forward to returning soon. Worth a detour, highly rated

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bangkok, Thailand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Outstanding in all respects”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011

Outstanding surroundings and outstanding idea as regards to renovating a small village into a luxury 5 stars hotel - the houses are actually the rooms-.

Outstanding welcome as well from the owner, who makes you feel like being good and close friends meeting up again – the handling of guest is smart and warm, with a great sense of humor – Overall, the entire staff falls into that pattern – it’s really unexpected to find such quality staff in such a remote area, simple, friendly and true. Absolutely excellent in this respect.

Rooms are really outstanding, it’s full of great ideas, and really creative – not the same decoration magazine over and over again, I certainly will remember this place! Top of this, it’s amazingly peaceful and quiet, very relaxing.

Excellent restaurant, very nicely decorated, and special congratulations for the lounge, which is warm and authentic.

Spa is a bit restricted, though; massage (subcontracted) is just below fair, to my view – the only thing I did not enjoy during my stay –

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Paris, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great escape for a weekend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

Lovely stay at Les Deux Abbesses, an enchanting place for a couple to spend some quality time and visit the gorgeous region. Our little house was very nice, clean and comfortable; a perfect "nid d'amour". Food was excellent although the chef should improve on the risotto, as it was definetly overcooked. Service was great and we felt the staff really cared about us. The ambiance was kind of magic although sometimes we thought the attitude of the hostess could have been a bit nicer. All in all, we were not disappointed: our stay was almost perfect and we'll gladly return soon!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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paris
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“An enchantered place in a beautiful region unknown to mass tourism”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010

A beautiful and enchantered place located in a small renovated village of the Middle AGes .The restaurant and living room are located in the castle . Excellent cook , varied and imaginative that we enjoyed for week . The rooms are located in the houses of the village that overlooks the river Allier. A swimming pool but can go hiking, rafting and canoeing in a beautiful region stil unknow to mass tourism . Also as the town of LE Puy was the starting point of the pilgrimage to Saint Jacques de Compostelle, a lot of churches and monasteries to visit. the A must to discover France

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Le Chateau Le Bourg, 43300 Saint-Arcons-d Allier, France
Price range (per night):* 237 AUD - 369 AUD

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