Tested by the Travellers Society: The House Next Door

A stone's throw from the beautiful city of Blois and only four kilometers from Chambord Castle, La Maison d’à Côté invites you to disconnect for a weekend in Sologne, in the heart of a typical and truly exciting village. Christophe and Emmanuelle Hay welcome you like friends in a setting of refinement and modernity. As for the cuisine of the Michelin two-star chef, there's no doubt it will enchant you. Come in, unpack your bags, you're in good hands...

The 4 suites at La Maison d’à Côté were designed with care and great taste. All different, they break down into four themes: leather, scales, feathers, and wood. Comfortable in every way, they each have their own character, with furniture designed exclusively for the house. We’re falling for the «Écaille» junior suite, with a view of the village church, for a truly timeless stay.

Whether you've decided to leave Paris for a weekend or have chosen the Loire Valley for your vacation, La Maison d'à Côté is an unmissable stop: only 200 meters from the banks of the Loire, the bike path will invite you to discover the banks of a wild and perfectly photogenic river. If you manage to leave your cozy nest, Chambord Castle will undoubtedly amaze you, especially at dawn, hidden behind the mist.

The table at La Maison d’à Côté, a two-Michelin-star restaurant since 2019, is generating a lot of buzz, far beyond the region. People come here as connoisseurs, epicures, but also as curious individuals eager to discover local cuisine from a chef determined not to compromise on his sourcing. Passionate, Christophe Hay has created his own 3000 m² vegetable garden.² in permaculture.

A student of the immense and legendary «Monsieur Paul» (Paul Bocuse), Christophe Hay is among the few chefs whose precise and generous cuisine guarantees the satisfaction of both new and regular customers.

A precious gift for all those who stop by his establishment.

Dining:

Make yourself at home, Christophe Hay's team will take care of everything with great kindness and professionalism. As in the suites, the establishment plays with textures and materials for an atmosphere that combines warmth and modernity.

In the kitchen, the chef and his brigade have but one goal: to delight you. A committed chef, Christophe Hay, holder of two Michelin stars, meticulously selects products from his region to create a table between land and sea, where garden vegetables reign supreme.

The special moment? When the chef comes to take your order himself.

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