1. Alcyon Hotel 2 Bis Rue De Rouen, Saumur, Maine-et-loire, France 49400 1-866-599-6674 Located in Saumur in the Pays de la Loire region, Alcyon hotel is just 800 ft from the Loire River. It offers contemporary rooms, some offering views of the castle. Guest rooms feature double-glazed windows and satellite TV. All rooms are equipped with a TV, telephone, and free Wi-Fi. A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room. With private parking on site (5 Euros daily). The center of Saumur is just a 10-minute walk away, and the train station is nearby. Car and bike rental are available on site. Hotel Rooms: 16 Room prices start at $65/day Everything!!...especially the staff who were a credit to the company. The couple gave us a lovely warm welcome, and nothing was too much trouble..delightful.

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