good location; close to train station, canals, canal bridge; clean; comfortable; English speaking, friendly & helpful reception. He recommended "Le Petit Saint Trop" - best restaurant of my trip in France: friendly staff & manager, English speaking, best "pavé' de saumon au beurre blanc"; ever; pleasantly surprised with this restaurant find given Briare is a small village. Briare is beautiful in Nov - hardly any tourist, fall color leaves lit like fire in the sunlight, canal water reflection, very relaxing.