Title: Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Travel Guide: Best of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, Centre-Loire Valley Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire-Hotels.d6194247.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire-Holiday-Rentals.d6194247.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.d6194247.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.d6194247.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire which includes a small town or village, street scenes and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132368-Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132372-Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/131000/131596-Loiret-Department.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire featuring a church or cathedral and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132369-Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire which includes tranquil scenes and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/132000/132373-Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Things to do #### Discover the importance of the sublime 7th-century monastery in this Loire Valley town. Picnic on the scenic terrain beside the Loire River. While the Loire region is best known for its castles, Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire stands out for the 7th-century Fleury Abbey. The monastery has survived attacks and pillages from several warring factions over the centuries. See its Romanesque façade rising over the pleasant meadows of this rustic town. The abbey is among the most prestigious sites in France. Visit the Benedictine monastery, where about 30 monks live. The abbey once had two churches, but one was demolished in the 1700s. Enter the surviving church to admire its stately columns and arches. Gaze up at the tall ceiling and appreciate the space in this religious structure. Admire the mosaic floor pattern beside the tomb of King Philip I. Delve into the moody 11th-century crypt and discover the shrine of St. Benedict of Nursia. It purports to hold the body of the holy person who founded many European communities for monks. Visit the truncated bell tower, which has three portals at its base and several grand windows. Notable attacks on the abbey include those of the French Revolution and multiple Norman conquests. Outside the abbey lies a fertile terrain of hilly meadows ideal for picnics. Share croissants with friends while enjoying picturesque views of rural land and the abbey. The Romans initially called this area “The Golden Valley of Fleury.” Drive around and stop at restaurants serving the region’s acclaimed Loire wines. Head west from the abbey to reach the port along the Loire River. It has benches, exhibits, floral displays and stone paths. Arrive in the area via a 2-hour drive south from Paris, which has the nearest major airport. The village is in the Loiret department just north of the centre of France. Visit nearby towns including Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, Lamoutte-Beuvron and the famous city of Orléans 25 miles (40 kilometres) northwest. Although Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire focuses on the abbey, be sure to visit the nearby majestic châteaus in the heart of French castle region. - Top hotels in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire - Top Holiday Rentals in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire ![Maison TENERYL renovated farmhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120300000/120290400/120290336/33112f1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison TENERYL renovated farmhouse Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Loiret Stay at this farm stay in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire. Popular attractions Fleury Abbey and Abbey of Fleury are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=120290336&PinnedHotelID=120290336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6194247) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=120290336&PinnedHotelID=120290336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6194247) ![Best Western Hotel d'Arc](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1555000/1554902/f7461aec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Hotel d'Arc 37 Ter, Rue de la Republique Orléans Loiret £81 27 Dec - 28 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Orléans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews) Very nice hotel located in a premium area of Orleans, good client service, extra water and coffee in the hallways, nice experience Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025&selected=1554902&PinnedHotelID=1554902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6194247) ![Campanile Orleans Centre - Gare](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1214800/1214719/9d37029a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Campanile Orleans Centre - Gare 40 rue de la Republique Orléans £74 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orléans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (671 reviews) Clean room and comfortable. Check-in was easy and friendly. 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(288 reviews) I've stayed at a few Aparthotels run by this chain & know what to expect - in terms of apartment condition this was fine and walkable to the city centre. What made my stay difficult was the car parking. I emailed the property twice before arriving (on a Saturday) saying that I needed to park my car ... Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans-Hotels-Sejours-Affaires-Orleans-Jeanne-DArc.h1053389.Hotel-Information) ![Hôtel Fernand - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91788100/91788075/e020a87e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hôtel Fernand - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux 19 Rue Fernand Rabier Orléans Loiret Stay at this apartment in Orléans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hôtel Groslot and Museum of Fine Arts are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews) Room was very quiet and clean, bed was comfortable. Unfortunately both the toilet seat and faucet were loose. Later breakfast meant ants were crawling on the nice breads on the counter. Terrace is lovely to sit outside. Online check-in was seamless. Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orleans-Hotels-Gogaille-Fernand-Rabier-Acces-Autonome.h91788075.Hotel-Information) ![Hôtel Cloître - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102430000/102428700/102428683/762da458_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hôtel Cloître - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux 13 Rue du Cloître Saint-Pierre Empont Orléans Loiret Stay at this aparthotel in Orléans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museum of Fine Arts and Hôtel Groslot are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews) At first I was put off by a self-check in system that takes your ID to verify, but after looking at other reviews my mind was put at ease. 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