Angers

With a  great central location opposite Angers TGV station, handy for all major sights of historical and cultural interest, plus its many fine restaurants and bistros, and (from June 2011) the tram-line direct to Anger's newest attraction, Terra Botanica,

this friendly family-run hotel offers 52 rooms, simple but comfortable, bright and spacious, sound-proofed, all with shower or bath, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv and wifi. The lift is from the first floor, where there is a small lounge and the breakfast room (buffet breakfast)

Midweek supplement: £11

Ideally located opposite Angers TGV station and a short stroll from the historic centre and medieval fortress, this splendid family-run hotel is justly reputed for its warmth of welcome and quality of service.

The 55 recently refurbished rooms are individually styled and decorated to a high standard, with the emphasis on traditional furnishings; all are fully soundproofed, air-conditioned and with bath or shower, wc, tv, safe and minibar. There is a comfortable lounge, popular bar/brasserie and excellent restaurant, the Plantagenets. Buffet breakfast

Midweek supplement, all year except July and August: £12

In the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the station and within strolling distance of the chateau, cathedral, museums and other main sights, this superior 3 star makes an ideal base for exploring Angers.

There are 80 stylish, very comfortable and spacious en-suite rooms, all with bath and shower, tv, telephone, satellite tv, safe, trouser-press, tea and coffee-making facilities and free wifi. All are sound-proofed and air-conditioned. There is a pleasant lounge bar, and restaurant/brasserie. Buffet breakfast

Weekend reduction (Fri, Sat, Sun) all year except July and August