Hostellerie de la Porte Bellon: 51 Rue Bellon, Senlis, ☎ 03 44 53 03 05, fax 03 44 53 29 94, www.portebellon.com (€). Three blocks from the center of Senlis, this charming hotel and restaurant has 18 comfortable guest rooms with simple, old-fashioned furnishings, TV, telephone, and a private bathroom with shower or bath. The restaurant serves traditional country cooking and local game, and has its own wine cellar. There’s also a large garden courtyard for outdoor dining, and a cozy, wood-paneled lounge with fireplace for chilly winter nights. The bus station with service to Chantilly is right around the corner. Be sure to book rooms well in advance. Closed mid-December to mid-January.
AUTHOR’S NOTE:The tourism offices in Chantilly and Senlis can provide a list of current chambres d’hôtes (bed & breakfasts) according to location and budget (most are about €45-€65 for a double).
