Auberge du Bon Laboureur
Chenonceaux
Hotel in Chenonceaux, France
Book with PearlWhy go
Auberge du Bon Laboureur is a practical Chenonceaux choice for a calm Loire Valley stay, especially if the château visit is the focus and the hotel needs to make the trip easier. Its 2025 Michelin hotel selection is the key trust signal. Cross-shop larger estate-style options if spa depth, grander grounds, or a more resort-led stay matters more.
About Auberge du Bon Laboureur
Auberge du Bon Laboureur is a Chenonceaux venue with MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025) recognition. Beyond that, specific claims about room categories, facilities, dining format, pricing, service details, or amenities should be checked directly with the property before booking.
The dress code is smart casual, which is useful context for guests planning a Chenonceaux stay without needing formal attire. Consider Auberge du Bon Laboureur if you want a Chenonceaux stay with MICHELIN hotel selection.
A Chenonceaux base for planning a stay
The reason to keep Auberge du Bon Laboureur on a shortlist is its Chenonceaux setting and MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for 2025. Those facts support considering it for travelers who specifically want to stay in Chenonceaux, but they do not indicate particular amenities, room types, or service details.
Use the confirmed facts as a starting point rather than a complete promise. The MICHELIN hotel selection is a useful external reference point, while the smart-casual dress code gives a practical cue for packing and arrival. Anything more specific should be checked with the venue directly.
Who should book, and what to compare
Book this if Chenonceaux is the right base for your trip and a MICHELIN-selected hotel is the key filter. It is best approached as a property to confirm directly for the details that matter to you, especially if room type, facilities, dining, or accessibility needs will decide the stay.
If you are comparing stays in the wider area, look at named alternatives such as Les Hauts de Loire or Château Louise de La Vallière without assuming they serve the same kind of trip. If dining is part of the plan, pair this search with the Chenonceaux restaurants guide and confirm current details directly with each venue.
The clean verdict: Auberge du Bon Laboureur is worth shortlisting when you want a Chenonceaux venue with MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected (2025) recognition and a smart-casual standard. For anything beyond those points, confirm directly before you book.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Rue Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France
- Website
- bonlaboureur.com
- Phone
- +33 2 47 23 90 02
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Auberge du Bon Laboureur reads like a provincial Loire house rather than a purpose-built hotel. The auberge format and layered architecture give the property a palpable sense of history: you are aware of additions, wings and enclosed gardens as evidence of generations. The setting in tiny Chenonceaux — with the Cher river and vine-covered countryside nearby — reinforces a scenic, unhurried mood. Service and positioning are described as steady and traditional rather than flashy; the hotel’s Michelin Selected mention signals consistent quality while the overall tone remains relaxed, classic and quietly charming.
Best For
This is a property for travelers seeking a slow Loire experience: short leisure stays, château-hopping and countryside exploration. Its village location and the seasonality of tourism make it especially well suited to summer and early-autumn visits when the region is at its most active. Visitors who want a measured, historically grounded stay — with courtyard and garden spaces to stroll — will find the auberge aligns with that aim. The Michelin Selected recognition suggests reliable hospitality rather than a destination built around spectacle or resort amenities.
Stay Tips
Plan visits around the region’s high season — summer and the early-autumn harvest — when tourism peaks and the hotel’s small‑scale auberge setting is most sought after. Expect a slow, gracious pace rather than a bustling resort atmosphere; travel between châteaux by bicycle or car as many guests do. The copy highlights courtyards and enclosed gardens, so allow time to wander the property’s outdoor nooks. Because the description stresses a deliberately small, non‑chain category of accommodation, booking ahead for peak periods is prudent.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and tranquil atmosphere blending antique charm with contemporary comforts, featuring serene gardens, soundproofed rooms, and a peaceful pool area.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 29
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:30
- Property Type
- Heritage hotel
- Property Style
- Cluster of Five Historic Character Houses Offering Intimate 5 Star Comfort
- Design Style
- Antique Charm Blended with Contemporary Upscale Comforts
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Pets
- Allowed
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Rue Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Au Charme Rabelaisien, Notable alternative
- Le Bois des Chambres, Notable alternative
- Les Hauts de Loire, Notable alternative
- Loire Valley Lodges, Notable alternative
- Château Louise de La Vallière, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How it compares in the Loire Valley set
Auberge du Bon Laboureur is the better Chenonceaux-first choice if the trip is built around staying close to the village and keeping the hotel experience calm. Au Charme Rabelaisien and Le Bois des Chambres are the more natural cross-shops for travelers who want a smaller-scale stay, but the Michelin hotel selection gives Auberge du Bon Laboureur the clearer external quality signal.
For a bigger celebration, compare it with Les Hauts de Loire and Château Louise de La Vallière. Those are better candidates when the hotel needs to carry more of the occasion through estate atmosphere and a grander sense of arrival. Auberge du Bon Laboureur is the more restrained pick: better when proximity and ease beat ceremony.
Loire Valley Lodges is the sharper alternative for travelers who want the stay to feel more nature-led and separate from the village rhythm. Choose Auberge du Bon Laboureur when Chenonceaux convenience and a composed service feel are the deciding factors; choose Loire Valley Lodges when privacy and a more retreat-style setup matter more.
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Compare Auberge du Bon Laboureur
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Bon Laboureur | Chenonceaux | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Au Charme Rabelaisien | Amboise | No published awards |
| Le Bois des Chambres | Chaumont-sur-Loire | No published awards |
| Les Hauts de Loire | Veuzain-sur-Loire | 2026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2026 Michelin 1 Key2025 Relais Chateaux Award2025 Michelin 1 Key2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Loire Valley Lodges | Esvres-sur-Indre | 2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury Hotels2026 Michelin 1 Key2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Château Louise de La Vallière | Reugny | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2026 Michelin 1 Key2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do loyalty programs work at Auberge du Bon Laboureur?
Lofty-program details are not part of the core listing. The confirmed trust signal is MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected (2025). If loyalty perks matter, confirm directly with the venue before booking, and compare the overall fit with Château Louise de La Vallière.
How is the pool and spa at Auberge du Bon Laboureur?
Pool and spa details are not part of the core listing, so do not make those facilities the basis of a booking unless the venue confirms them directly. The confirmed facts are its Chenonceaux setting, smart-casual dress code, and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected (2025) recognition. Le Bois des Chambres can be another stay to compare depending on your priorities.
How is the location of Auberge du Bon Laboureur?
Auberge du Bon Laboureur is in Chenonceaux. No street address is needed; use the venue's official channels for the latest arrival details. If you are comparing stays in the wider area, Loire Valley Lodges may be worth checking as a different kind of option.
Is Auberge du Bon Laboureur family-friendly?
Family-specific details are not part of the core listing. If you are traveling with children, confirm room setup, policies, and any practical needs directly with the venue before booking. For a different comparison, Les Hauts de Loire is another option to review.
Which room category is best at Auberge du Bon Laboureur?
Room categories are not part of the core listing, so the best choice depends on what the venue currently offers and confirms. Ask directly about space, layout, and quietness before booking. If you want to compare another option, look at Au Charme Rabelaisien as part of the same planning process.
