To celebrate my mother's 96th birthday, we decided to go to La Chaumière in Villeneuve-sur-Allier. And there, what a surprise! We were greeted by the owner, smiling and charming, in her warm, country-style restaurant. Right away, even before sitting down, we already felt a bit at home! We ordered our set menu (€12) and soon after, a starter arrived: beautifully presented beef carpaccio, followed by a piece of chicken on a bed of cabbage, accompanied by mushrooms and potatoes—all absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned, and just the right amount of spice…and a dessert of rice pudding (just like in the old days). We thought to ourselves, it's impossible to get such a meal for that price! We chatted a lot with our hostess, Sophie. She and her husband, both originally from Belgium, took over this hotel-restaurant a year ago. For us, it was a real success... We truly felt Sophie's dedication to doing everything to satisfy her customers; we were pampered, even receiving a gift for Mom's birthday! We certainly won't wait for another birthday to return to La Chaumière and encourage all readers of this message to do the same. A must-visit. Thank you, Sophie.
“Magic night!”
After riding 600 km on a motorcycle through the cold autumn air, we finally arrived at La Chaumière. The warm orange lights glowing in the night immediately made us feel welcome. We were greeted with kindness, smiles, and genuine hospitality — it was the best night of our entire trip.
The hotel is beautiful, with charming vintage-style rooms and a lovely restaurant. Our room was spotless, cozy, and peaceful, with plenty of hot water — just what we needed to relax and recover after a long day on the road.
We absolutely recommend this place!
This authentic cottage is a must-see, and the owners are exceptionally kind and caring.
The food is high-quality and beautifully presented.
The breakfast is superb.
A magnificent discovery.
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Location for a truck.
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