L'Oustal Bed & Breakfast - Bourges

3-star historical guest house in Bourges with secure parking and a 200-year-old sequoia

Amenities

L'Oustal offers a library where guests can borrow books and a lounge with tea and coffee available 24 hours. The property provides free private parking behind a coded gate, which guests have rated as secure. A free breakfast buffet is served each morning, with items like homemade jams, yogurts, and pastries, either in the dining room, by the fireplace, or on the furnished terrace.

Rooms

Each of the four bedrooms at L'Oustal is named after an influential woman in history, such as Camille Claudel, and includes a sheet with details about that person. The rooms contain parquet floors and marble fireplaces, with private bathrooms that have either a bath or a shower. Double rooms and a family room are available, all with large beds and newly renovated bathrooms.

Location

L'Oustal sits in a planted park within a 19th-century house, a 5-minute walk from Bourges Train Station. Guests can reach the Cathedral of St Etienne de Bourges and the Palais Jacques-Coeur after a 15-minute walk through the historical town center. The property is located in a quiet area with a walled garden that includes a 200-year-old sequoia.

Dining

Breakfast at L'Oustal is included and served every morning, with homemade biscuits, cakes, and fresh orange juice on the menu. The communal breakfast table allows guests to share tips about local restaurants, and the host can recommend dining options such as Hotel de Bourbon. No other meals are provided, but the kitchen is not open for guest use, and tea and coffee are available from the lounge.

Entertainment

The property's garden has quirky modern statues that guests can walk through. The library and lounge offer a quiet space for reading or socializing. Guided visits to Bourges historical sites can be arranged through the host.

• Tranquil setting: 19th-century house surrounded by a walled garden with a 200-year-old sequoia
• Secure parking: Free private parking behind a coded gate
• History-inspired rooms: Four bedrooms named after famous women, each with a biography sheet
• Proximity to landmarks: 15-minute walk to the Cathedral of St Etienne de Bourges and Palais Jacques-Coeur
• Free breakfast: Homemade jams, yogurts, pastries, and fresh orange juice served daily
• Guest perks: 24-hour tea and coffee in the lounge, library access, guided visit arrangements