This was my fourth stay at this delightful auberge which serves well either as an excellent overnight stopover if driving between the UK and southern France, or as a well placed base to explore the Solonge and areas around La Loire near Orleans. The village of Yvoy-le-Marron is interesting in itself having been rebuilt almost entirely in the 19C when the swampy Solonge was drained. It has remained small with plenty of open space and publicly accessible forest paths that can be followed without using your car to get going, or as a base to cycle from. The rooms themselves are comfortable but fairly basic, but if you want to be out all day or are on a stopover that is fine. What makes Le Cheval Blanc really special besides its location is the cuisine. The dining and breakfast rooms are comfortably furnished and make an appropriate setting for meals. We were really impressed with the menu and its execution. We thought that the range offered was interesting and varied, with each dish beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. We were returning from a 5 week stay further south and had enjoyed many excellent meals out in this time: we rate the dinner we had at Le Cheval Blanc at the upper end of our experiences. One of us had been living in France for the past 20 years and thinks the same.

As we were travelling north from south west France towards Eurotunnel stopping off in Yvoy le Marron is half way. The Auberge is situated in a lovely village a short drive off the motorway. The staff were very friendly, rooms were clean with everything one could need plus great extra pillows for the bed. The evening meal was excellent. It worked very well for us.

We had no reason to dislike anything

Lovely hotel in small village. Parking. Quiet and peaceful. Wonderful owner and staff. Extremely courteous and helpful. Very nice restaurant. Great menu. Lovely rooms. Great stop off for journey to the South. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

Nothing.

The restuarant is way above the modest hotel, excellent chef, imaginative menu and seasonal doors. Good breakfast with the usual continental fare, augmented by fresh squeezed orange juice and delicious coffee. Very hospitable atmosphere, accommodating, friendly staff. Beautiful area with lots to do for visitors

Noting to criticise about this venue, the kitchen alone ensures repeat visits.

A shame we could not go into the hotel when we arrived as was closed despite being told it would be open so we had to wait outside for 40 minutes until Madame arrived

The location, the room and the excellent dinner at the Auberge as well as the breakfast

Everything was very good

An overnight stop in a pretty village with an exceptional restaurant. The food served was of a very high standard and the service was professional but also friendly.

It is fairly easy from the motorway, definitely worth the short excursion . Bed was very comfortable, wifi is good, very warm in our rooms Meal is always excellent

I prefer a shower, but thats a minor detail

Perfect room and excellent restaurant. Good for stopover. The place is in the middle of nowhere, but the restaurant was packed with families. Apparently everybody gets in the neighbourhood for hunting!

The owner and her family were very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was of a very high culinary standard