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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

Travelers savor breakfast on a sunny terrace at La Porte Rouge, then borrow bikes to explore nearby treasures including Saintes Cathedral and historic sites

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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes sits near historic Saintes Cathedral, offering continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Guests can explore the nearby Arch of Germanicus and Musée d'Archeologie, then relax in the garden or browse the library collection.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Saintes, La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes is in the city center and near a train station. Arch of Germanicus and Saintes Amphitheatre are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet. Saintes Cathedral and Saint-Eutrope Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Saintes travel guide
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15 Rue Des Jacobins, Saintes, Charente-maritime, 17100

What's nearby

  • Saintes Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arch of Germanicus
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abbaye aux Dames
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saintes Golf
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saintes Amphitheatre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Saintes Station
    19 min walk
  • Merignac Airport (BOD)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Au Bistrot des Halles
    3 min walk
  • Garden Ice Café
    2 min walk
  • La Table Des Dix Vins
    5 min walk
  • Tall Bar
    4 min walk
  • La Musadière
    1 min walk

About this property

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

Upscale guesthouse near Saintes Cathedral
Located close to Arch of Germanicus and Musée d'Archeologie, La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, an electric bike charging station, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 6.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Porte Rouge Chambres d'Hotes
Porte Rouge Chambres d'Hotes House
Porte Rouge Chambres d'Hotes House Saintes
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Porte Rouge Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes Saintes
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Frequently asked questions

Is La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes located?

Located in the heart of Saintes, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Saintes Cathedral, Musée d'Archeologie, and Arch of Germanicus. Saint-Eutrope Church and Saintes Amphitheatre are also within 15 minutes. Saintes Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loved our stay, amazing old building, and lovely hosts - like staying with friends. Quirky rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip with the family

On a business trip to Saintes with the family, the Red Door Inn is located right in the heart of town, with beautiful old building and quaint streets. We used the secured underground parking just a 5 minutes’ walk away and left the car there for a few days. The house is very traditional and full of character, the room was a good size, very comfortable, warm and homely. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will stay there again if we return to Saintes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were driving from the UK to the south west of France and wanted somewhere to stay en route. What a wonderful surprise this place was. The house is a big, beautiful, old (really old!) property with very generous rooms and lovely ensuite bathrooms. The hosts are very welcoming and generous. Saintes - who knows why that big town is not more widely known as a tourist destination. Incredible architecture, lovely river walks, greta places to eat. And the best bit - we have 2 large excitable dogs who were allowed to stay too! I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is easy to find by foot on Rue de Jardins. It's a 14th century townhouse owned by an American expat family. Armand is bilingual and very informative regarding the sites to see in Saintes. She is also a delightful and attentive host, and a textile artisan to boot! My room was ample in size, rustic with a beamed ceiling, and a sizeable in-suite bathroom. Breakfast was served in her wonderful garden, in the shadow of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Armand!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this accommodation very late in the day and after a quick phonecall to the property after making the booking, we were given clear instructions on how to get there. The owners waited for us and directed us to their property. We were given a very warm welcome after a very long day. The property is very quirky which we absolutely loved. The bedrooms in the property were very clean and very well presented. We were given very good reccommendations by the owners for food and drink and both were excellent. We loved our stay there and enjoyed talking with the owners about the property over a fresh french breakfast. Thank you Armande, Monique and Jim!!

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky

If you like old and quirky this will be ok for you. Charming hosts but the Madame was unwell and the promised parking had been flooded. Out of season visit so it would have been better if they cancelled and we found an alternative.The room is on top floor of a period home,it is bnb not a hotel. Room- no headboard, no bedside tables, no tea/ coffee/ kettle, no lock on door- 2 flights of stairs to access. Parking on street nearby very expensive and not secure.We stayed 2 nights and it was a question of topping up the machine - around €40. No pool or restaurant as listed by hotels.com.( we didn’t require either but it is misleading). We are English, period buildings very common to us, we have lived in several much older! On the plus side it was nice and warm as weather freezing and you can take dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people. Quirky accommodation. Beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky and eclectic. This cute little bnb is run by a lovely couple and their daughter. Very helpful with perfect English. They found a local vet for us to see for our return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 16C old house in the centre of Saintes bags of character and very friendly, informative hosts. A little rickety due to its age but this just adds to the charm. Bottom line is that we would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like, the pictures from the advertisement are completely different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement à recommander pour un séjour dans la ville de Saintes. Les propriétaires sont présents sur place et très dévoués.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un peu trop comme à la maison

hôte charmant mais la maison était très en désordre, la literie sommaire et inconfortable et beaucoup de poussière notamment sous le lit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bonne chambre d'hôte, avec ces atouts charmeu

Maison d'hôtes très typique, avec des propriétaires accueillant. Le charme de l'ancien et la grandeur de la bâtisse sont sympas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness
Belle demeure dans le centre historique. Par contre un jardin pas du tout entretenu et un désordre incommensurable à l’intérieur de la maison
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Private Unterkunft im Stadtzentrum

Unterkunft liegt direkt in der Fussgängerzone der Stadt. Kleines Frühstück mit Brot und Marmelade im Garten mit Blick auf die Kirche. Die Toilette und die Dusche sind im Zimmer integriert und nur durch eine dünne Glaswand begrenzt- sehr hellhörig mit wenig Privatsphäre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle découverte

Le charme de l'ancien, murs en pierre et poutres aparentes, très bien entretenu, on adore. En plein cœur de Saintes, tout est accessible à pied. Les hôtes nous ont très bien accueilli et le petit-déjeuner dans le jardin avec vue sur le clocher de la cathédrale est fabuleux. Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour. Pour une étape d'une nuit ou pour quelques jours, nous recommandons cette chambre d'hôte.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es una casa de huéspedes. La habitación familiar muy amplia y muy agradable, pero no tiene ascensor y es difícil subir con maletas grandes. En el baño no había jabón. Desayuno impresionante en el jardín muy agradable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propritors Monique, Jack and Armond were wonderful. So helpful and kind. Loved our bedroom in this 500 year old home. We were right in the old centre of town. We walked every where in this enchanted midevil town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extra!

Une belle bâtisse, un emplacement exceptionnel, un service chaleureux mais discret et agréable. Des gens vraiment sympas et intéressants. Les jours suivants nous parlions encore des moments passés là-bas. Cela nous a rappelé nos jeunes années chez nos grands-parents. Étonnant. Nous y retournerons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

GUILLOU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle étape à Saintes

Magnifique maison avec un jardin permettant d’y prendre le petit déjeuner et d’y loger des vélos. Elle est située dans un quartier ancien très calme et très central, idéal pour visiter Saintes, avec d’une superbe vue sur le clocher de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre à Saintes. Notre chambre était très grande avec une très belle salle de bains avec fenêtre. Petit déjeuner délicieux avec des confitures maison. Nous avons été accueillis avec une gentillesse remarquable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convivialité

Nôtre séjour était convenable. La proximité avec le centre ville est très agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jean-François

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cherchez ailleurs

L'accueil est agréable. Les chambres, dans leur style étaient propres et depaysantes, le petit déjeuner simple mais pain et croissant étaient frais,les confitures, maison. La maison d'hôtes est très bien située, dans l'enceinte du centre ville piétonnier. Sorti de là, le reste est catastrophique. Un desordre monstre règne partout. Couloirs, escaliers, jardin, quelque soit l'endroit ou se pose le regard, c'est un capharnaüm poussièreux ! Nous avons quand même trouvé un balai de wc cassé sur le banc de présentation avec la documentation locale ! Le rapport qualité/prix est très mauvais. DE PLUS IL EST ANNONCÉ UNE PISCINE QUI N'EXISTE PAS !!! Bref nous avons payé 120 euros, c'est vraiment, vraiment très cher. Nous nous attendions à un endroit chic est cosy, c'est raté. Heureusement que nous n'avions réservé qu'une nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

valérie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sale et bordélique, on ne conseille pas ce lieu

Les propriétaires sont sympas. Nous avons trouvé trop de différence entre les photos et la réalité. Cette maison pourrait être un bijou mais c’est trop sale et bordélique. Je suis désolée de mettre un commentaire si négatif c’est bien la première fois mais nous avons payé 150€ la nuit alors qu’il y avait des hôtels à côté à 80€ et nous avons été terriblement déçus. La taille de la chambre et sdb était correct. Par contre des toiles d’araignées partout et de la poussière ... les serviettes sales... les parties communes encombrés d’objets en tout genre, bassine, table à repasser etc.... et le jardin encombrés de plein de choses, trop de choses .... Mais trop sale pour nous...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

zware ontgoocheling, bedrog

Zeer vuil, verouderd, vervallen laat je niet misleiden door hun foto’s de tuin is een vuile wildernis, onze kamer was vuil evenals de badkamer en toilet en het ontbijt was ook een zware ontgoocheling! Ze moeten daar dringend een cursus over hygiëne volgen. Indien daar inspectie moeten ze zeker sluiten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Simon Gardner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful old building tucked away in the old quarter of
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019