Fleur de Loire
Modern-classic gastronomic hotel. Think polished stone, rich velvets, and brass accents inside a centuries-old hospice — half grand French manor, half contemporary art hotel. Warm and sophisticated rather than stiff.
Book the signature Christophe Hay restaurant well in advance — it's only open Tue–Sat and closes roughly three times a year for two-week breaks
Why It Matters
Chef Christophe Hay holds two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability — and the eponymous restaurant is the entire reason the hotel exists. Hay raises his own Wagyu cattle, cultivates a permaculture vegetable garden, grows truffles, and sources Loire fish exclusively from his own appointed fisherman. The Sisley Spa is branded by the cosmetics house that happens to be headquartered in Blois. Opened June 2022 and already one of the most talked-about hotel openings in France.
A 17th-century former hospice commissioned by Gaston d'Orléans (brother of King Louis XIII) on the left bank of the Loire, transformed into a five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel by two-Michelin-starred chef Christophe Hay. The immense U-shaped building houses 44 rooms, two restaurants, a Pâtisserie Kiosk, a bar, and a 450 m² Sisley Spa — all conceived as a gastronomic maison where the kitchen is the true heart of the house. Interior designer Caroline Tissier filled the space with creamy sandbank whites, mineral grays, period beams, and Loire-inspired wallpapers depicting dragonflies and foliage.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe Loire View Room
Top-floor (3rd) attic rooms facing the city. The exposed ceiling beams give these rooms real character — they feel genuinely different from the floors below. Large windows let in good light and frame Loire Valley rooftop views.
Deluxe Room
30 sqm city-facing rooms on the 1st and 3rd floors. Bathrooms come with either an Italian walk-in shower or a bathtub, with separate WC. Some feature balneotherapy tubs. Contemporary Loire-inspired décor with quality textiles and minibar.
30 sqm
Deluxe Triple Room
35 sqm rooms on the 1st and 3rd floors, all city-facing. Custom-made furniture and carpets throughout. Two beds make these suitable for groups of three or families with an older child. Same refined Loire-inspired palette as the rest of the hotel.
35 sqmSuite Duplex View Loire
60 sqm split-level suites at the ends of the building, with living room on the ground floor and bedroom (with exposed beams) on the attic floor above. Corner position gives views of both the inner courtyard and the city. The sofa converts to a double bed. One design quirk: the bathroom (with heated floors, grey marble, heated towel rail) is upstairs while the WC is downstairs. Sisley sample amenity kit included.
King · 60 sqm
Suite Prestige
45 sqm suites on the 1st and 3rd floors, sleeping up to four guests. King-size or twin configuration plus a sofa bed. City-facing. Sisley sample kit (eye serum, moisturizer) included as a room amenity at suite level and above.
45 sqm
Superior Room
Located on the 1st and 3rd floors, city-facing. King-size or twin beds with a separate dressing room — a small but appreciated upgrade on the standard layout. The Loire-palette décor (soft whites, grays, touches of green and blue) runs throughout.
Superior Terrace Room
Ground-floor rooms with a furnished private terrace looking onto the hotel's inner courtyard. The terrace frames views of both the Loire river and the Château de Blois. Quiet and intimate rather than panoramic, but the outdoor space is genuinely usable.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes and tricycles available directly from the hotel, connecting to the Loire à Vélo cycling route. Standard bike rental €26; tricycle €47. The Loire Valley cycling circuit passes the hotel's doorstep.
The hotel has a partnership with a local Hertz office for château touring. The concierge can arrange drop-off and pickup at the hotel. Note: booking through the hotel requires full insurance; booking directly with Hertz keeps costs lower but involves a drop-off surcharge. Coordination can require some back-and-forth.
The hotel's location puts Blois Castle at a 12-minute walk, Chambord at 16 km, Chaumont-sur-Loire at 17 km, Amboise and Chenonceau within 45 minutes by car. The concierge arranges itineraries and transport. This is the primary activity draw for most guests.
Christophe Hay's permaculture kitchen garden — about a 15-minute walk from the hotel — includes an asparagus plantation, citrus greenhouse, truffle orchard, and fruit and vegetable beds. Guided tours run Monday to Saturday from 11am to 11:45am. Bookable through the hotel concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Cardio-focused fitness studio. Note: limited free weights per guest reviews.
Landscaped garden and riverside terrace with views of the Loire.
On-site parking with valet service. Reservation required.
Electric vehicle charging station on-site at no extra charge.
Pets allowed on request at €40 per night per animal.
Rooftop terrace pool with views over the Loire and the city of Blois. Open approximately April 1 to October 31.
24-hour front desk. Multilingual staff (English, Spanish, French, Italian). Can arrange car rental, château excursion planning, cycling routes.
24/7 room service available; menu is limited after 11pm.
Laundry service available. Note: guests have flagged laundry costs as expensive — one review cited €200 for two loads. Ask for pricing upfront.
In-spa Sisley retail boutique selling the skincare and beauty products used in treatments.
Certified by Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). The hotel also holds a Michelin Green Star at the signature restaurant for its sustainable farming and sourcing practices.
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