Hotel Rive Sud - Chinon

Family-run boutique hotel in Chinon with bike garage and courtyard garden

Amenities

Hotel Rive Sud offers a secure bike garage with charging stations for e-bikes, designed for cyclists on the Loire à Vélo route. The property has a charming inner courtyard garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area for relaxation. Eco-friendly practices are part of daily operations, and the owners provide personalized local dining tips and reservations.

Rooms

Rooms at Rive Sud are decorated with functional decor and include spacious bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available, equipped with lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Some rooms, such as the 'Utopia' deluxe double, feature a large tub and round bed.

Location

The hotel sits 5 minutes from the medieval center of Chinon, within walking distance to Château de Chinon and The Fortress of Chinon. Nearby attractions include Domaine Couly-Dutheil for wine tasting, and the hotel serves as a base for exploring the Loire Valley castles. Located on the south side of the Vienne river, it provides views and easy access to the town center.

Dining

Breakfast at Hôtel Rive Sud includes a wide choice of local products, homemade yogurt, fresh bread, and viennoiseries. The hotel offers on-site gourmet picnic basket options for exploring the region, with fruits, a snack bar, and wine or champagne. A bar serves drinks and wine, and the owners can arrange dining reservations at local restaurants like Bistrot Fauve.

Family-Friendly

Kids' outdoor play equipment is available at the hotel, and family rooms with flexible configurations accommodate groups. A kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus are offered, while the inner courtyard provides a safe play area. The owners speak English, French, Spanish, and Greek, and help with restaurant bookings for families.

• Location: 5 min walk to medieval Chinon, near Loire Valley castles
• Rooms: Spacious bathrooms, wheelchair accessible, family and deluxe rooms
• Dining: Gourmet breakfast with local products, picnic baskets, bar
• Amenities: Bike garage with e-bike charging, courtyard garden, eco-friendly practices
• Family: Outdoor play equipment, kid-friendly buffet, multilingual owners