Domaine de la Soucherie
Traditional elegance meets working winery. Antique furniture, Toile de Jouy fabrics, and slate-effect bathrooms sit alongside genuinely modern fixtures. Quiet and deliberately TV-free in the B&B. The kind of place where the owners hand you a glass of Coteaux du Layon before you've even unpacked.
Ask for a first-floor room in the Maison des Amis (Chaume or Layon) if you want the vineyard view directly from your bed.
Why It Matters
Winner of the 2020 Bacchus de l'Œnotourisme wine tourism award. Selected by both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The estate produces AOC wines including Anjou, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon, and Chaume — and guests get direct access to the cellar, the vines, and the people who make it all happen. Historically owned by the Dukes of Brissac.
A working 28-hectare wine estate on a hillside above the Layon valley, about 20km south of Angers. The Beguinot family run both the vines and the accommodation — four B&B rooms in the old outhouse (La Maison des Amis) and a separate five-bedroom holiday cottage (La Maison des Vignes) with its own heated pool. Every arriving guest gets a tour of the property and a wine tasting, which sets the tone for the whole stay.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Chaume Room
First-floor room in the Maison des Amis with a spectacular view over the vineyard. Antique furniture and the same refined, unfussy aesthetic as the other B&B rooms. Breakfast included, honesty bar access.
King size (160×200)
Chenin Room
Ground-floor room in the Maison des Amis outhouse, accessed through charming arched French windows. The headboard and chests of drawers are upholstered in reprinted 18th-century Toile de Jouy textiles, and tasselled chandeliers flank the bed. One of the larger B&B rooms — the only one with both a walk-in double shower and a freestanding bath.
King size (160×200)Jeanne Room (Maison des Vignes)
Reached through the reading room on the ground floor. Fresh and floral in feel, with a weathered patina headboard that gives it a genuinely old-farmhouse quality.
King size
La Maison des Vignes (Holiday Cottage)
A 4-star self-catering cottage set among the vines, sleeping up to 10 people across five en-suite bedrooms. Huge living space with patio windows, a fireplace (log burner), a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, reading room, and a private secured heated outdoor pool. Each bedroom is named after a female family member and has its own private bathroom. The cottage books as a whole unit — no breakfast included, unlike the B&B.
5 king-size doublesLayon Room
First-floor room where the vineyard view can be admired directly from the bed. A writing desk with an inlaid crocodile-patterned leather top is the standout detail. Same refined antique-meets-modern style throughout.
King size (160×200)Marie-Louise Room (Maison des Vignes)
Ground-floor room in the Maison des Vignes cottage. Bright and spacious, with a direct view of the vineyard. Named after a family member, like all five cottage rooms.
King sizeMarthe Room (Maison des Vignes)
Situated directly under the roof with views down onto the château. Decorated with bitter-orange Toile de Jouy fabrics and a welcoming chaise longue. Charming and bright.
King sizeRomane Room (Maison des Vignes)
First-floor room under the eaves, with exposed beams and embroidered linen draperies. Spacious and suffused with light — paired with Marthe Room to share the upper floor. One of the more striking rooms in the cottage.
King sizeRose Room (Maison des Vignes)
Ground-floor room with muted, enveloping colour palette punctuated by a deep red armchair. A cocooning feel rather than a view-focused room.
King sizeSavennières Room
Ground-floor room with a distinctive design touch: round convex mirrors hung at the head of the bed. The bathroom has a slate-effect mineral finish, a nod to the local schist soils. Some reviews note it's the smallest of the four B&B rooms.
King size (160×200)The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Led by Valérie, a passionate guide, across the hillside vineyards above the Layon. Ends in the barrel cellar and wine cellar for a tasting of four 100% Chenin wines. From 4 guests.
Every new arrival in the Maison des Amis B&B is offered a tour of the property and a tasting of the estate's wines. This is the signature welcome — it's what makes the stay feel like a genuine winery experience rather than just a rural B&B.
Drop-in wine tasting of the estate's range, available year-round Monday–Saturday 9am–6pm. During busy summer periods, certain time slots are reserved for guided tours with tastings.
A guided tour of the barrel cellar followed by a tasting of emblematic vintages. Tailored to the knowledge level of the group — novice, enthusiast, or expert. Book online via the estate website.
Cellar tour followed by wine paired with carefully selected seasonal dishes. Designed for friends groups, birthdays, or hen parties. Minimum 8 guests.
Covers soil influence on the vine, winemaking techniques, and the key stages of wine tasting. Price on request, minimum 6 guests. Duration 3 hours.
Full-day or half-day seminar packages for 5–60 people. Meeting rooms (with projector, screen, WiFi, flip chart), panoramic terrace, catering, and optional team-building activities including 'Winemaker for a Day', a 5-senses vineyard trail, and a cooking challenge. Available in English or French.
Bicycle rides on the banks of the Layon or Loire rivers. The estate is on a cycling route and guests at the Maison des Vignes can cool off in the pool after a ride.
Wander through 20 hectares of vines using a downloadable map (also available from the estate office) with 10 signposts placed throughout the vineyard. Passes by beehives and offers views across the Layon valley. Walking shoes recommended — it's hilly. Not suitable for pushchairs.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting room in the vaulted cellar and outdoor terrace for events of 5–60 people. WiFi, overhead projector, giant screen, flip chart, private terrace. Used for seminars, incentive days, and private dinners.
Available throughout the property — in rooms and common areas. Note: can be spotty due to the rural location.
Barbecue grills available on-site.
Terrace overlooking the Layon valley, used for breakfasts, private events, and tastings.
Private garden and grounds for walking and relaxing within the vineyard setting.
The property keeps beehives visible on the vineyard walk — a detail wine tourists love.
Secured heated outdoor pool at the Maison des Vignes cottage, for exclusive use by cottage guests. Seasonal (open approximately May–September). Deckchairs provided.
All rooms in both Maison des Amis and Maison des Vignes are air-conditioned.
Rooms in the B&B are intentionally not equipped with a television — it's a deliberate design choice to encourage disconnection.
Luggage storage available for guests.
Daily room service / housekeeping for B&B rooms.
Guests can buy estate wines and local specialities directly from the on-site boutique.
Free private parking on the estate grounds. Reservation not required.
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