"This is what in France is known as a 'hôtel de charme," which means that it occupies an older, sometimes historical building. As such it does have distinctly more character than chain hotels; in this case, a central yard/garden is the main element of charm. Although the bathroom in our suite had been redone, other aspects were betraying the property's age, notably the lack of ventilation and absence of air conditioning, which have become crucial issues in the past few years when most areas of France experience intense heat waves ("canicules") over the summer. The management did put tabletop fans in the room, but when temperatures remain in the high eighties (or nineties) at night, that falls a bit short. Quaint also means no soundproofing, no elevator (and there are many steps to negotiate, even if your room is on the ground floor), and opening hours that require precise timing for checking in and out. Having breakfast in the garden/courtyard also sound charming, were it not for the swarm of bees that falls upon the table when jam and fruit are brought out. We also had to indicate a precise time to have breakfast. While none of these issues were catastrophic, this hotel really is best for travelers who place a high premium on quaintness and charm, over convenience (including parking nearby). Everyone on the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, which came as a real plus."
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