We stayed in Chatellerault but not at the Gourmandine. Having seen it on our walk around town we decided to eat there as it looked so lovely.
The building and decor is gorgeous but the meal was really, really average (but expensive!) actually below average for French dining. The menu sounded good but the actual food was totally lacking in flavours and taste. Very disappointing. Maybe they have changed chef or it was his night off!

we found this hotel quite by chance and were quite taken with it. The room we had was very pretty, but it was the meal in the restaurant that will make us return, they should have a michelin rosette it was so delicious!

When first arriving in Chatellerault I was not sure what to make of it all, From the UK the travelling is a nightmare, Flight from London to Paris, then train from Paris to Poitier (2.5 hours) but I think I could not be welcomed better by the hotel and the staff at La Gourmandine. Previously a fine dinning establishment it has now been extended to a hotel.

11 rooms I think but my god what rooms thay are, each room has a theme and a different price, (expensive) however business needs required it. so here I am.

I assure you that you will not be dissapointed, On entering the establishment you are faced with a grand house, Stunning by day and night, Entrance hall is grand with a long winding staircase. Reception is neat and welcoming.

Behind this you will find the bar and the dinning area, another area full of history and has the WOW factor.

The dinning facilities are amazing, the food is exceptionally good and so is the wine, But this all comes with a price, Visiting for work locally I have been informed that this the place to be to eat, You will not find better food.

up the winding stairs you will find 1st floor and some very impressive rooms, all shapes and sizes, some with wet rooms, some with bath and shower, some just shower or bath, all beautifully decorated.

If you dont believe me check out the photos.

Apparently one room is as large as a flat with a large bathroom, double corner bath, wet room shower and its own balcony, Due to the popularity of the accomodation I did not have the opportunity to see.

Every room is booked, I was here for 4 days and each day the dinning room was full.

I have few down points to this hotel

Breakfast is 14 euros but only continental, if you like showers rather than baths, request one on booking, all are forgotten with all the plus's. I would recomend this accomodation to anyone and will always stay here when I return for business.