Guest guide
Everything to know before you arrive.
Hôtel Chevillon is not a traditional hotel but a guest house for artists, writers and scholars. There is no reception or hotel service — a stay here assumes independence and self-catering.
Before you come
Arrival from 16:00
Your accommodation is ready from 16:00 on the day of arrival. A few days before you travel, we email you how to get into the house and who to contact on site.
Bring warm layers
Stone floors stay cold. Bring indoor slippers and a thicker sweater, especially in spring and autumn. In summer the house stays cool even when it reaches 35° outside.
Bring your materials
There is no art supplies shop in Grez — the nearest is in Fontainebleau. Bring what you need, or arrange with our hosts to send material ahead. There is no printer at the house.
Internet is basic
There is WiFi, but it is not strong throughout the house. Video calls and streaming may not work well.
Getting here
Grez-sur-Loing is about 70 km south-east of Paris, near Fontainebleau. Weekdays are easiest, when buses run more often.
Good to know
- Flying in? Take an early flight — the airport to Grez takes two to three hours.
- Don't reach the station later than 21:00 if you plan to take the bus.
- Delayed? Travel on to Fontainebleau or Nemours and take a taxi from there (about €20 from Nemours).
- Walking from the stations isn't possible: forest, country roads without pavements and poor lighting.
From Charles de Gaulle by train and bus
- 1RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, then cross the platform to RER A for Gare de Lyon.
- 2At Gare de Lyon, go up to Hall 1 and take the R train towards Montargis.
- 3Get off at Nemours. Tickets and Navigo cards are checked at the exit.
- 4Bus 34 from the stop opposite the station, one stop to Les Fours. Cash only on the bus.
- 5Walk 10 minutes: take the stairs under the small bridge, cross the N7, turn right on Rue des Murgers, then left on Rue Wilson at the roundabout. Pass the town hall and church; the entrance is at 114 Rue Wilson.
Going home, reverse the route: bus 34 from Les Fours to Gare de Nemours, train to Gare de Lyon, then RER A and RER B to the airport. Île-de-France has a weekly and monthly travel pass, Navigo.
By car
Allow extra time for traffic around Paris. The house has no parking of its own. Street parking is free on the odd-numbered side; no parking on the even side or in yellow zones, and blue zones are time-limited. There is a small car park on Rue Victor Hugo — ask our hosts if you plan to leave a car for a longer period.
The house
Hôtel Chevillon sits next to Place de la République in the centre of the village. The main building faces the square; the wing faces Rue Carl Larsson.
Four two-room flats and one one-room flat are on the second floor of the main building, furnished for two with en-suite WC, shower and kitchenette. Kitchen utensils, crockery and bedding are included. There are also three single-room units.
The Carl Larsson flat has its own large studio, two rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen with a separate entrance. Carl and Karin Larsson lived here as newlyweds.
Facing the neighbouring houses are three free-standing studios, A, B and E, and two writer's dens on the ground floor, facing the studios.
On the ground floor of the main building are the shared rooms: a living room and library, a dining room and a well-equipped kitchen. A terrace looks over the courtyard and garden, the Loing and the old bridge.
To respect residents' privacy, the house is open to visitors only by appointment. Visitors may use the park and the ground-floor shared rooms; flats and studios only at each resident's invitation.
See rooms and rates →During your stay
Linen and laundry
Sheets and towels are provided; you wash them yourself during your stay. There is a washing machine, a dryer and space to hang laundry inside and out.
Cleaning
Cleaning after your stay is included. We ask you to keep your flat and studio tidy and to leave them neat when you go.
What to buy
Food and coffee (there is a coffee machine), laundry detergent, toilet paper and the household items you usually use.
Garden and repairs
A gardener comes about every other week, and maintenance staff drop by for repairs. There may be some noise — thank you for your patience.
Bicycles
Bikes can be rented through a local partner. Book a bike.
On site in Grez
Your hosts
Mathilde and Silvie welcome guests and look after the house day to day. Their contact details come with your booking confirmation.
- Mathilde BascaulesOn-site host
- Silvie de ClerckOn-site host
Safety and health
Emergency
112
The nearest hospital is in Fontainebleau. There are two doctors in Grez, but appointments can take a few days. A first-aid kit is in the kitchen.
- No candles. The house has emergency lighting, exit maps, smoke alarms and fire blankets; every door can be used as an emergency exit.
- Locking. Always lock the door to Rue Wilson and bolt the gate. Leave your key in the inside of your flat door so you can get out quickly in a fire.
- The river. Swimming in the Loing is not allowed under village rules.
- Insects. This is the countryside, and insects sometimes come in. The house has been inspected for bedbugs with trained dogs, and none have been found.
The area
Grez-sur-Loing is a village of about 1,400 people, 9 km south of Fontainebleau. Its winding streets and walled gardens look much as they did a century ago, with the old arched bridge and the ruined tower as landmarks.
Fontainebleau, in its state forest, has the château and Renaissance gardens on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Nearby Barbizon, Moret-sur-Loing and Nemours each have their own history with artists, poets and musicians. More at fontainebleau-tourisme.com.
