What LE CLOS SAINTE MARIE does

Le Clos Sainte-Marie operates a five-room chambres d'hôtes (guest house) within a 19th-century mansion dating from 1846, located at the entrance to the village of Mesland in the Loir-et-Cher department of France's Loire Valley. The property was fully renovated in 2008 and refurbished in 2015, and offers five thematically distinct guest rooms named after French literary figures (Balzac, Proust, Ronsard, Rabelais, and the Georges Sand Family suite), each with private bathroom facilities and modern amenities including WiFi, minibars, safes, and (in two rooms) air conditioning. The property sits on a one-hectare enclosed park with century-old trees and a 14-metre outdoor swimming pool open seasonally from June 1 to September 15, and offers complimentary breakfast featuring local and homemade products including house-made jams prepared by co-host Anne-Sophie.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer model with no OTA intermediary presence; reservations are taken exclusively through the property's own Amenitiz-powered multilingual website (English, French, Dutch), by telephone, or by email, with an explicit 'best price guaranteed' positioning to disintermediate third-party channels. The property operates seasonally, closing annually from December 8 to March 1 for maintenance, and is personally hosted by owners Olivier, Anne-Sophie, and Auriane who provide a curated concierge service spanning 10+ local restaurant recommendations (including three Michelin-starred venues) and activity providers covering hot-air ballooning, Loire river cruises, and cycling. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; ancillary revenue is generated via gift card sales.

Revenue is generated on a per-stay transactional basis from overnight accommodations with breakfast included. The company is privately owned with no institutional investors, parent company, or holding structure, and operates as an independent family hospitality business serving leisure travelers and couples visiting the Loire Valley château tourism corridor.

Name

LE CLOS SAINTE MARIE

Legal name

Le Clos Sainte-Marie

Website

https://le-clos-saintemarie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Le Clos Sainte-Marie operates a five-room themed guest house (chambres d'hôtes) in a renovated 1846 mansion in Mesland, Loire Valley, France, serving leisure travelers and couples visiting the region's châteaux via direct online and phone bookings, with seasonal March-to-December operation and on-site hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

Keywords

• Guest house accommodation
• Bed and breakfast
• Chambres d'hôtes
• Loire valley tourism
• Short-stay lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesland

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Accommodations: Overnight stays in 5 guest rooms (4 double rooms and 1 family suite) with breakfast included. Revenue is generated on a per-stay basis as one-time transaction fees per booking. The property also offers gift cards ('chèques cadeau') as a secondary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Le Clos Sainte-Marie operates a five-room chambres d'hôtes (guest house) in a renovated 1846 mansion in Mesland, Loir-et-Cher, in the Loire Valley castles region. It rents five individually themed rooms (Balzac, Proust, Ronsard, Rabelais, and Georges Sand) for short overnight stays with breakfast included, and provides on-site leisure amenities including a 14-metre outdoor swimming pool, a one-hectare enclosed park, and concierge-style recommendations of local restaurants and activities.

Product overview

Le Clos Sainte-Marie is a charming bed and breakfast (chambres d'hôtes) offering 5 guest rooms in a 19th century bourgeois residence (dating from 1846) located in Mesland, Loir-et-Cher, France, in the heart of the Loire Valley castles region. The property was fully renovated in 2008 and refurbished in 2015. The guest rooms include the Balzac room (double, 30m², King bed), Proust room (double with canopy bed and sitting area), Ronsard room (double with air conditioning, 25m²), Rabelais room (standard double), and Georges Sand Family room (family suite, 60m², sleeps 4). The property features a one-hectare enclosed park with swimming pool, and offers complimentary breakfast with local and homemade products. The guesthouse is non-smoking and does not accept pets.

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Products and services

• Balzac room First-floor double room of approximately 30m² featuring a King bed, south-facing garden view, a living room, and a bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in shower, bathtub, separate toilet, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, toiletries, towel dryer, TV, WiFi, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, and kettle. Sold as an overnight accommodation for up to 2 guests.
• Proust room Bright south-facing first-floor double room with a small living room, oversized canopy bed, toile de jouy fabrics, and a shower room with toilet, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, toiletries, and towel dryer. Views of the village, church, garden, and century-old cedar tree. Sold as an overnight accommodation for 2 guests.
• Ronsard room 25m² attic double room on the second floor with air conditioning, a Queen bed, and a view of the park and century-old trees. Includes shower room with toilet, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, towel dryer, bathrobes, and toiletries. Sold as an overnight accommodation for 2 guests.
• Rabelais room Double guest room with TV and a private bathroom, sold as an overnight accommodation for 2 guests.
• Georges Sand Family room 60m² family suite on the first floor of the oldest part of the house (former grape press), sleeping up to 4 guests. Includes two single beds (100cm x 200cm) with shower room plus a master suite with living room, bedroom, bathroom with bathtub and shower, and separate toilet. Sold as an overnight family accommodation.
• Complimentary breakfast service Breakfast included with every overnight stay, featuring local and homemade products such as freshly squeezed oranges, freshly ground coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bread, pastries, yoghurt, fruit, cheese, ham, seasonal pancakes, apple juice, eggs from the property's hens, and homemade jams (apricot-mint, pear-almond, strawberry-rhubarb). Served in the living room or on the terrace from 8h to 11h.
• Gift cards (chèques cadeau) Prepaid gift cards redeemable for stays at Le Clos Sainte-Marie, offered as a secondary purchase channel for gifting overnight accommodations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• La Croix BlancheminorOthersA former post house restaurant recommended by Le Clos Sainte-Marie, operated by Laetitia and Jean-François, offering authentic and modern cuisine. Located nearby. Tel: 02 54 70 23 80. This is a local dining recommendation partnership for guest referrals.
• La CharbonnetteminorOthersRecommended restaurant on the place du village at Onzain, operated by Elodie and Manu, specializing in fish and risotto dishes paired with local wines. Tel: 02 54 20 79 51.
• Le Bistrot des Hauts de LoireminorOthersRestaurant recommended by the property, offering a short seasonal menu developed by Chef Dominique Pépin. Tel: 02 54 20 72 57.
• La Madeleine de ProustminorOthersRecommended restaurant at the entrance of Chaumont-sur-Loire, offering elegant and flavorful cuisine with a varied menu presented on a slate board. Tel: 02 54 20 94 80.
• Les CloseauxminorOthersRestaurant operated by Christophe and Sophie Lunais, offering sincere and authentic terroir cuisine. Tel: 02 47 57 32 73.
• La ParenthèseminorOthersWine bar with good product-based dining. Tel: 02 54 45 00 34.
• L'Auberge de la CaillèreminorOthersRecommended restaurant with a deliberately short menu showcasing fresh local terroir products through refined, modern cuisine. Tel: 02 54 44 03 08.
• Le FleurayminorOthersRestaurant in the countryside near the property, offering inventive, contemporary cuisine with fresh local products. Tel: 02 47 56 09 25.
• L'EmbarcadèreminorOthers'Bistronomique' restaurant at the entrance to Blois, offering gourmet and flavorful local cuisine with views over the Loire. Tel: 02 54 78 31 41.
• Restaurant Les Hauts de LoireminorOthersMichelin-starred restaurant (*, 2 Rosettes) offering a cozy atmosphere for tasting seasonal French dishes. Tel: 02 54 20 72 57. URL: hautedeloire.com.
• L'AssaminorOthersMichelin-starred restaurant (*) operated by Anthony and Fumiko, interpreting local products through a unique Franco-Japanese flavor contrast. Tel: 02 54 78 09 01.
• Château de PrayminorOthersMichelin-starred restaurant (*) at Château de Pray near Amboise, with Chef Arnaud Philippon offering subtle, impactful, and original cuisine. Tel: 02 47 57 23 67.
• Balloon RévolutionminorOthersHot air balloon operator recommended for discovering the Loire Valley and its castles from the air. Contact through balloonrevolution.com.
• Milière RabotonminorOthersTraditional boat operator offering guided tours along the Loire river, discovering the royal river's life and history. Contact through milliere-raboton.net.
• Tours Val de Loire AirportminorOthersThe nearest airport (42 km away) with flights from London, Dublin, and Porto. Airport has car rental offices (Avis, Enterprise, Europcar). This is a logistical infrastructure partner for guest arrival.
• Blois Train StationminorOthersMajor train station 22 km away (25-minute drive) with taxi services (Taxi Radio de Blois) and car rental (Avis, Rent a Car). Serves as primary train access for guests arriving from Paris or other regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Logis Hôtels: Large French network of independent hotels and restaurants with a strong footprint in rural and heritage regions. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the French small independent lodging space, though Logis properties tend to be more standardized and less premium than Le Clos Sainte-Marie.
• Relais & Châteaux: Global association of luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, many in heritage French properties. Comparable because it represents the broader, established tier of heritage luxury lodging that Le Clos Sainte-Marie's positioning aspires to, although its member properties are typically larger and more upscale.
• Small Luxury Hotels of the World: Global collection of independently minded small luxury hotels. Comparable as the broader, established international benchmark for boutique heritage luxury properties, though its average member property is significantly larger and more upscale.
• La Réserve Hotels: Network of upscale French heritage and luxury properties under the La Réserve brand. Comparable as a premium French heritage lodging operator serving affluent leisure travelers, though significantly larger and more luxury-positioned than Le Clos Sainte-Marie.

Direct peers

• Airelles Collection: French luxury collection of heritage château hotels and palaces (e.g., Château de Versailles, La Bastide de Gordes). Comparable because it embodies the premium heritage French lodging segment that Le Clos Sainte-Marie targets, though at a much higher price point and scale.
• Châteaux & Hôtels Collection: French collection of independent heritage hotels and charming properties. Directly comparable to Le Clos Sainte-Marie because both target travelers seeking authentic, characterful French stays in heritage properties, though the Collection spans a wider range of property types.
• Les Collectionneurs: French community of independent charming hotels, restaurants, and spa properties. Directly comparable because both target travelers seeking locally rooted, owner-operated heritage stays, though Les Collectionneurs members span a broader size and price range.
• Hôtels & Préférence: French collection of charming 4-star hotels and character properties. Directly comparable in that both offer curated, independent heritage lodging experiences to leisure travelers seeking authenticity over chain standardization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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