Hostellerie Gargantua (Chinon, Centre, France)
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N 47° 10.029 E 000° 14.191
31T E 290566 N 5227444
[FR] Hôtel indépendant situé à Chinon. [EN] Independent hotel located in Chinon.
Waymark Code: WMX4YJ
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 11/27/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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[FR] Hôtel indépendant situé rue Haut Saint-Maurice à Chinon.
L'Hostellerie Gargantua, avec sa façade gothique, située au pied de la Forteresse Royale, est nichée au coeur de l'ancien Palais du Bailliage du XVè siècle, siège de la Justice, où plaida le père du célèbre écrivain François Rabelais, conseiller et avocat du Roi de France.
L'hôtel 3 étoiles comprend 7 chambres. Toutes les chambres disposent d'une télévison LCD satellite, d'un accès Wifi gratuit et illimité, d'un téléphone et d'une salle de bain privative avec wc.
On peut également profiter du restaurant "Le Gandoyau" attenant à l'hôtel.
Les services en détail :
- Parking public gratuit au pied de l'hôtel
- Local à vélos et motos fermé
- Petit déjeuner buffet en salle ou en terrasse de 8h00 à 11h00 (10,80€)
- Plateau petit déjeuner pour les "lève-tôt", à toute heure de la nuit (7€)
- Wifi gratuit dans les chambres pour les ordinateurs portables et accès gratuit à la réception pour les smartphones
- Possibilité lit d'appoint (18€) et lit bébé (gratuit)
- Sèche-cheveux sur demande
- Table et fer à repasser sur demande
- Formule Demi-pension
- Animaux acceptés sur demande préalable (sauf cat. 1 et 2)
- Bagagerie à l'accueil
- Réservation de taxis
- Documentation touristique à disposition
[EN] Independent hotel located rue Haut Saint-Maurice in Chinon.
The Hostellerie Gargantua, with its Gothic facade, located at the foot of the Royal Fortress, is nestled in the heart of the former Bailliage Palace of the fifteenth century, seat of Justice, where pleaded the father of the famous writer François Rabelais, advisor and lawyer of the King of France.
The 3-star hotel has 7 rooms. All rooms have a LCD satellite television, free and unlimited WiFi access, a telephone and a private bathroom with toilet.
You can also enjoy the restaurant "Le Gandoyau" adjoining the hotel.
The services in detail:
- Free public parking at the foot of the hotel
- Bicycle and motorcycle room closed
- Buffet breakfast in the dining room or on the terrace from 8 am to 11 am (€ 10.80)
- Breakfast tray for the "early risers", any time of the night (7 €)
- Free wifi in rooms for laptops and free access to reception for smartphones
- Possibility extra bed (18 €) and cot (free)
- Hair dryer on request
- Iron and ironing board on request
- Half board package
- Pets allowed on prior request (except cat 1 and 2)
- Luggage at the reception
- Taxi reservation
- Tourist documentation available
Name of the Hotel: Hostellerie Gargantua

Address:
73, rue Haute Saint Maurice 37500 CHINON


Number of Rooms: 7

Height in floors: 4

Hotel Rating: 3 stars

Hotel since: 12/06/1999

Date Building was built: 01/01/1450

First use of building:
Former Bailliage Palace


Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes

Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes

Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: no

Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

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