Set in a former Napoleon IIIs hunting lodge in Brinon-sur-Sauldre, Chateau des Bouffards offers BandB accommodation surrounded by woods A 2-hour drive from Paris, it has a heated outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a tennis court and a large trampoline With wooden floors and old-style furniture, the guest rooms have free Wi-Fi access All provide views of the garden and have a private bathroom Guests have access to a shared lounge with a flat-screen TV A breakfast is served daily at Chateau des Bouffards, and shared meals with hosts are available upon request If they reserve in advance, guests can choose from a range of gourmet, local dishes and childrens menus for dinner at an extra cost With both Chateau de Sully and St-Benoit Abbey 30 km away, this BandB is 55 km from Sancerre A bicycles are at your disposal, and free, private parking is available on site