The Loire Valley
Days 1-7 · 6 nightsBoutique hotel on Rue Rabelais, in Amboise, five kilometres from the town centre. Well placed for taking in the royal château, the Clos Lucé and Chenonceau one after another.
€150 a nightSee on Booking →On Mail Saint-Thomas, in Amboise, near the royal château. A boutique hotel for walking to the Clos Lucé and the centre, with Chenonceau a quarter of an hour's drive away.
€140 a nightSee on Booking →On Place de la République, in the small town of Azay-le-Rideau, near the château. A characterful address for the western part of the Loire Valley, with the Villandry gardens around ten kilometres away.
€120 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue Chemonton, in Blois, at the foot of the royal château. A comfortable address for those arriving by train and planning Chambord as a day trip.
€110 a nightSee on Booking →On Boulevard Heurteloup, in the centre of Tours. For those arriving by train and then driving out to Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau and Amboise.
Tours station is on the same boulevard, a few minutes' walk away.
€140 a nightSee on Booking →Small hotel on Rue Nationale, in the centre of the small town of Azay-le-Rideau. A simple base for the western part of the Loire Valley, between the château, Villandry and the banks of the Loire.
€65 a nightSee on Booking →Small hotel on Place Richelieu, in Amboise, a few streets from the royal château. A budget address for visiting Amboise and the Clos Lucé without getting back in the car.
€70 a nightSee on Booking →Small hotel in the centre of Blois, on Rue Jean Moulin, a short distance from the royal château. Handy for those arriving by train who want to head up to Chambord during the day.
€75 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue Chaptal, in the centre of Amboise, a few streets from the royal château. A simple Logis hotel for visiting Amboise and the Clos Lucé on foot, then Chenonceau by car.
€90 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue Porte Chartraine, in the centre of Blois. A small hotel for visiting the royal château on foot and setting off early for Chambord, less than twenty kilometres away.
€70 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue des Chalands, in Blois, in the Saint-Saturnin area, on the banks of the Loire facing the old town. A 5-star with the royal château across the bridge and Chambord less than twenty kilometres away.
€420 a nightSee on Booking →On Place Saint-Louis, in Chambord, facing the château. For sleeping on the estate and discovering the château before the day visitors arrive.
€300 a nightSee on Booking →On Quai Charles Guinot, in Amboise, on the banks of the Loire, below the royal château. A 4-star for visiting Amboise and the Clos Lucé on foot and joining the Loire à Vélo cycle route from the quay.
€230 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue d'Orange, in the centre of Amboise. A charming 4-star a short walk from the royal château and the Clos Lucé, for settling in for several nights.
€180 a nightSee on Booking →On Rue Groison, in Tours, in the Saint-Symphorien district north of the Loire. A 4-star with grounds and a spa, a city base from which to drive to Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau.
€190 a nightSee on Booking →