Logis Hotel La Croix Blanche Fontevraud - Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

Historic 17th-century coaching inn opposite Fontevraud Abbey in the Loire Valley

Location and History

Logis Hotel La Croix Blanche Fontevraud stands directly across from the Fontevraud Abbey in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Loire Valley. The building dates back to 1696 and was originally a coaching inn, retaining its historic character with a flowered courtyard and outdoor dining area. Guests can access the Modern Art Museum located just 20 metres away and explore the abbey's Plantagenet tombs.

Dining and Wine

The on-site restaurant has received the Award for Excellence in Local Cuisine and serves traditional French dishes made with local ingredients. An extensive selection of Loire Valley wines is available, and meals can be enjoyed in the historic 17th-century courtyard or by the fireplace in winter. The hotel also offers a snack bar, themed dinner nights, and special diet menus upon request.

Amenities and Services

The hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool open from mid-May to mid-September with a fence around it and sun loungers. On-site spa services include beauty treatments, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and solarium access. Secure parking with video surveillance is available, and multi-lingual staff provide concierge services and tour desk assistance.

Accommodations

Rooms at La Croix Blanche include Ambiance Double Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Family Suites, and ground-floor options with walk-in showers. Some rooms overlook the flowered courtyard and feature period furnishings with modernised bathrooms. The hotel also offers family rooms with two double beds and wheelchair-accessible units.

Family and Activities

Children can use the kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and the heated swimming pool. The hotel provides bicycle rental and electric bicycle rental for exploring local castles, vineyards, and cave dwellings. Free entrance tickets to local wineries and maps are available from reception, and walking tours and cycling routes are accessible directly from the property.

• Location: Opposite Fontevraud Abbey, UNESCO World Heritage site
• Dining: Award-winning French cuisine with Loire Valley wines
• Wellness: On-site spa with beauty and wellness treatments
• Pool: Heated outdoor pool open mid-May to mid-September
• Parking: Secure video-surveillance parking
• Activities: Bicycle rental and cycling routes
• Family: Children's play equipment and board games