... 3-4 week in a apartment with kitchen facilities to cut expense.Any suggestions? Do I understand that apartments of cottages are about the same price as hotels? I'm looking for just about the least expensive lodging available as long as its clean and on the side of the ... more

Do I understand that apartments of cottages are about the same price as hotels?>>> Gites (or Chambre d'hotes) are usually cheaper than hotels, particularly for stays longer than a few days. Here is the list: http://tourisme.chinon.com/fr/contact/liste2007.pdf <<more

... m waiting to hear from a friend whose son owns a apartment in Chinon(right below the Chateau)and is interested in renting it June thur Dec. However I'm checking other accomindations rates in the area incase our first choice doesn't work out. Thanks for the info. sks61 ... more

... having much luck finding an apartment. 1 brd is fine but will need twin beds. If a hotel I would like something cozy but not too confining if I stay 3-4 weeks. Price is my biggest concern so that is why I thought an apartment might be less expensive ... more

... I expect most of the apartments to rent are outside the town in the countryside. One hotel you might want to look at is the 2-star Hotel Diderot (http://www.hoteldiderot.com). American Food and wine writer based in Paris, with a house near Chinon Jackie Friedrich recommends it ... more