The Best Hotels Near Grand Hôtel de Solesmes, by the Record
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A rare Érard grand piano sits in the salon of this Loire Valley château hotel, which tells you something about how seriously the place takes itself. Stone castle, 15th-century manor house, chapel, and orangerie spread across a park of old-growth trees on the River Loir, with ivory-hued rooms, custom room fragrances, and a lavish breakfast on the veranda. The outdoor pool is for everyone else who skips the piano.
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A 14-room château hotel a short drive from Angers that genuinely rewards the impulse to do nothing. Sheep wander the grounds, a botanical and vegetable garden fill the park, and the heated pool looks out toward Île Saint-Aubin on the Mayenne. Organic breakfasts and light sharing plates cover meals, though the city's restaurants are close enough that skipping dinner here never feels like a sacrifice.
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A 19th-century townhouse on the boulevard, done up in whites and bare hardwood floors with contemporary art on the walls, giving the whole thing a quietly gallery-like feel. Markus is a 14-room boutique hotel in Angers where the aesthetic is minimal without trying too hard. An on-site coffee shop serves brunch and pastry-chef snacks to guests and locals alike, which keeps the place from feeling precious.
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An 18th-century neoclassical château in the Loire Valley, less than an hour from Paris by train, now operating as a 19-room luxury boutique hotel. The French heritage authorities kept such a close eye on its restoration that the neoclassical bones are intact, while the interiors pair Jean-Baptiste Pillement's original painted work with contemporary flourishes. Versailles-inspired gardens, a modern spa, and a fine-dining restaurant round it out. The Michelin Guide awarded it 2 Keys.
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Racing fans have stopped here on the pilgrimage to Le Mans for generations, which gives this small-town hotel on the main square of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir a pleasantly fanatical edge. The 25 rooms across three buildings run from snug classics to junior suites with four-poster beds and crystal chandeliers. The restaurant leans into regional Sarthe cooking paired with Jasnières wines from up the valley. The Michelin Guide has it selected.