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La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C

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Amazing beams, cathedral ceilings, Spectacular views of Royal Palace from Salon!
Old oak beams
Dining area
Comfortable air-conditioned 
salon-dining area
Spacious, bright, fully equipped kitchen with full size washer and dryer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 588.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Amboise, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Château d'Amboise
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Château-Gaillard
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Amboise (XAM)
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible sofa-bed

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C

Live a bit of French History and stay in 'La Citadine', an Historic Townhouse on the Place Richelieu, in the center of Old Town Amboise!
From it's expansive top floor, flooded with light, you'll find amazing exposed beams, tall arched ceiling, a fully equipped kitchen, elegant dining area, comfy salon, and windows, windows, windows -- all with spectacular views of the Royal Palace of Amboise!

La Citadine is 950 square feet, and occupies the 2 top floors of a three-story classic French Townhouse originally built in the 1500's!
It was once a part of the bustling Place Richelieu along the Route to Chenonceau, the most famous of the Loire Valley 16th century Chateaux.
The townhouse is historic, but has been lovingly renovated with all new electrical system, including convenient USB outlets throughout, new plumbing, lighting, modern bathrooms, kitchen, and even air-conditioning on the expansive top floor, with those views, and endless windows!

After entering La Citadine from a private, back entry way, and you will be transported back to another time with its historic staircase, fireplace in the main bedroom, beautiful exposed beams, tall ceiling, and mix of historic features and modern/functional furnishings.

The first floor (US 2nd) is where you'll find both bedrooms.
La Citadine has 2 large bedrooms, both with new, fully equipped ensuite bathrooms. Both bedrooms have new beds.
The spacious main bedroom has a Queen, and it's large enough to have a sitting area with a double sized sofa bed (additional sleeping space if needed), and an amazing original fireplace.
The second bedroom also has a Queen bed, and another fully equipped, ensuite bathroom.

The second floor (US 3rd) is where you'll find the fully equipped kitchen, complete with stove, oven, microwave, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, full sized clothes washer and dryer, and all you'll need to make gourmet meals from the fresh products found at Amboise's open market, and the specialty shops along the famous Rue Nationale.

There's a large dining area, living area, with modern flat screen TV, and all those windows looking over the Place Richelieu, rooftops of Amboise, and the Royal Palace! This expansive living/dining/kitchen area is also Air-Conditioned.

La Citadine is a three-minute walk from the Royal Palace and two minutes from the Rue Nationale, with its Clock Tower, clothing and antique shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cheese shops, bakeries, bike rentals, etc.
The popular Amboise Open Market, along the Loire River, is only a six-minute walk, as is the Chateau Clos Luce, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, now a museum in his honor.

Of course La Citadine is equipped with High-Speed Internet/Wifi, Cable TV, and a telephone that allows you to call Internationally for Free.

After a day of visiting the quintessential Chateaux of the Loire Valley, you will have the pleasure of returning to your Amboise chez-vous.
There is free parking on the Place Richelieu, and along the length of the street.
There's also the large Chateau Parking lot, which is Free, and open 7/7, 24 hours a day.

Live the life of French Gentry and stroll among the Amboisiens filling your basket with all the delights the Touraine has to offer.
Then, return to La Citadine, your Amboise Townhouse, to prepare your meal and dine in the loft like upper floor, while admiring the Royal views of the Chateau d'Amboise!
Or, you might decide to walk to the endless number of restaurants, bistros and cafés that line the Place du Chateau, the Rue Nationale, the Loire River or on the amazing island, Île d'Or, off the Amboise bridge in the middle of the Loire River.
There's even a Michelin starred restaurant in Amboise -- Le Choiseul.

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Property manager

Steven Oliver
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Polish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this apartment is connected to the airport. Plou Et Fils and Caves du Père Auguste are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pagoda of Chanteloup and Plage de Montrichard. Loire Aventure CKCA and Mini-Châteaux Park are also worth visiting.
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Amboise, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Robert Debre Hospital Amboise - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mini-Châteaux Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café les Sports - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant l'Ecluse Amboise - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amorino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Hippeau - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C located?

Situated in Amboise, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St. Denis Church, Robert Debre Hospital Amboise and Château d'Amboise. Clos Lucé Castle and Château-Gaillard are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amboise Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location & apartment

Perfect location & charming apartment with great views over the town & the chateau in Amboise. Large bedrooms & living/ kitchen area. Well furnished over all excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location in Amboise

Located in heart of Amboise within easy walking distance of restaurants this is ideal rental to tour Chateaus of Loire. Well equipped - washer, dryer, dishwasher, two large bedrooms and two baths. Bedrooms are above the entrance up steep spiral staircase, and living area and kitchen up staircase to floor above. Might be a consideration for those with mobility issues. Overall, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Babara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loire Chateau Tours

Spent a lovely week in this apartment in Amboise. Nice kitchen and living area with air conditioning which was much appreciated during a very hot week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Blanche L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but…

The location is great but we had a couple of complaints. It says it has air conditioning but only the living floor is actually air conditioned. The bedroom floor is not. And the Wi-Fi signal is extremely weak on the upper floor so we had to hang out in the non air conditioned floor if we wanted to use WiFi. Also the lock on the gate is almost impossible to unlatch. I looked back at other reviews and see this is a recurring problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amboise base for Loire Valley

Within walking distance of downtown Amboise restaurants, Amboise street markets, Amboise Castle. Apartment very functional for family of four. On two levels, bedrooms on first floor and kitchen/dining/living area on second. Unseasonably hot during our stay, so upper floor got very warm during the day, even with air conditioning running. Very unusual temperatures of 107 F. Spacious enough for family of four, very clean, and bathrooms large and nice. Great showers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary M., Hillsboro Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This place is well set up and has a great location, both in Amboise and as far as getting out to other sights in the area. The management was fantastic and it was spotless. I liked the "upside down" setup as it gave fantastic views. It was exactly as advertised and what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in lovely apartment

This beautifully restored and nicely appointed apartment was great for us (two couples travelling together). The apartment was very clean, well equipped, and comfortable. Location was great....view of the chateau from the upper floor, and a 5 minute walk to the hub of town. Lots of restaurants close by. The owner had provided lots of information and recommendations about the town and surrounding area. We would definitley return to this lovely accomodation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy & Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time!

Great place and location to stay. Very clean, good location, comfortable beds, great communication with the hosts. Would highly recommend if staying in the beautiful city of Amboise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., We are from Pennsylvania, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for touring the Loire Valley

We enjoyed the rental as a home base for touring the chateaux and wineries of the Loire. The apartment was perfect as we were two couples so the private rooms and two bathrooms were great. The kitchen is nicely equipped and the view of the chateau was great. Amboise is big enough to have everything you want yet not overwhelming. We bought our meals at the Sunday market.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location

This property is centrally located in the centre of town. It is well laid out and spacious, with a rustic look to it. The bedrooms were very spacious and bathrooms of a good size. The only drawback is the spiral staircase in the property which was a little difficult for us elderly folks. Other than that I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Chateaux

La Citadine is a marvelous 2-floor apartment within walking distance of everything in Amboise. The view of the castle from the “great room” is even better than we expected. And that floor is air conditioned. The bathrooms are modern and clean. The only problem we had was that there wasn’t a handrail on the spiral staircase.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful time in Amboise. The flat was in a perfect location and had all the comforts for a perfect visit. Every question was quickly answered. Couldn’t of asked for a better host. Highly recommend and thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely stay in Amboise

I can not recommend this accommodation high enough. All rooms and amenities are outstanding. Everything is spotless and works well. Beds and linens are good and everything is supplied for a lovely stay. Muriel, the estate manager is so very helpful. Much to my regret, I did not make a taxi reservation on a rainy day to the train station. Muriel came to our rescue driving us there and saving us from a retched walking trip. As noted, there are steep stairs to both the bedrooms and the living area. We are both in our 60s and managed the stairs without difficulty, leaving our suitcases on the ground floor. On one last note, the home is about 5 minutes walking from shops and the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Spectacular Views and Location

We had an incredible stay at La Citadine. The property owners were incredibly helpful and responded immediately when we had a few questions about the property. The location was great, just a few blocks from shopping and restaurants. We highly recommend this property for its cleanliness, location, and responsive owners who truly want their guests to have a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

James F.

Tons of space and all the amenities, adjacent to shops and good restaurants.

Love the view from upstairs, and the location. Parking was not always easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles O., McKinney, Texas

Great Stay

The four of us really enjoyed our stay. The flat was well equipped, very clean and very comfortable. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

francocbc

Wonderful apartment!

This charming Amboise two bedroom/two bath apartment was probably our best vacation rental to date (and we’ve had many!). The decor is lovely, condition impeccable, amenities way beyond adequate, and the view of the chateau from the top floor magical! Moreover, the air conditioner and fans were more than welcome during this hot summer, making our stay very comfortable. Add to all that a location that’s a short walk to everything, including some of the best restaurants we’ve had the pleasure to eat in yet! I can not recommend this property highly enough! Thank you for a memorable stay in Amboise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Michael S.

Many positives, but negatives too

This is a charming, stylishly-refurbished property in a great location and with a good kitchen, great bathrooms, effective air-con in the living room and comfortable furniture. What's not to like? Well, getting in and out of it was a nightmare. Access is through an ancient metal gate with an ancient lock. The gate no longer aligns properly and takes considerable brute force to open or close it. My wife did not have the physical strength to open or close it. I lost a bit of skin and blood on a finger on one occasion when I grabbed it wrong to heave on it. I ended up booting it, as the safest way. On top of this, the lock was well past its use-by date and required much fiddling and finesse to work it. This really took the shine off the stay, and the owners need to urgently fix this. As there was no doorbell, the only way someone stuck outside could communicate with someone inside was by calling them on their mobile phone. This was kind-of OK in our case, but it still didn't feel right. There were one or two other, less important issues, but I'll leave it at that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jochen K.

Traumhaftes Stadthaus in sehr guter Lage

Sehr gute Lage für Amboise und die Loire. Sehr gute Ausstattung - lediglich Infomationen zur Entsorgung des Mülls fehlten. Viel Atmosphäre, abends ruhig. Beeindruckender Blick direkt zum Chateaux.

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Sehr überzeugendes Ambiente mit allem Komfort

Die Ferienwohnung La Citadine hat uns außerordentlich gut gefallen. Sie liegt nahe am historischen Zentrum, so dass man alles zu Fuß erreichen kann. Der Blick auf das Schloss von Amboise aus dem Dachgeschoss ist super schön. Kostenlose Parkplätze finden sich jederzeit in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Die Zimmer sind hell und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Zu jedem Schlafzimmer gehört ein sehr schönes Bad mit allem Komfort (z.B. Handtuchtrockner). Auch im großzügigen Wohn-Essbereich mangelt es an Nichts. Für einen Aufenthalt mit vier Personen ist diese Wohnung sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Pristine, extremely comfortable duplex in the heart of Amboise.

We could not have asked for more! This property was "brand new" spotless, conveniently located, and became our home away from home very quickly. Every amenity was thought of, parking was easy, and great food stores and restaurants within walking distance. It was so beautiful and comfortable that we would not hesitate to stay here again. Actually it was one of the best properties we have ever rented. Thank you to our host who made everything so easy for the 4 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Great place!

Beautiful apartment in a nice street not far from the centre of Amboise. Super helpful whenever we had any questions. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francois V.

Good location great place to stay

Nice big and clean: Everything in order and working. Nice showers too which was a real bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

A Satisfying Stay at La Citadine!

This apartment has old-world charm from its wooden beams, but has been updated throughout. Its decor is cheery and bright. The beds are comfortable, and we were excited that our daughter had her own bathroom in her bedroom (as many parents of teenage girls would commiserate). The family area upstairs is very comfortable and has a well-appointed kitchen. There is a dishwasher, and clothes washer/drier combo that we put to good use. The view of Amboise Chateau from the top floor is lovely. The guidebook that the hosts left is detailed and extremely helpful. We took some of their restaurant recommendations (Le Patio and Anne de Bretagne) and were very pleased. Amboise is a charming little city, and the sites are walkable from the apartment. There's a Carrefour closeby and we bought items for meals there. Amboise is centrally located in the Loire Valley, and a perfect base for exploring. We really enjoyed our stay at La Citadine and hated to leave. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Charming apartment in the heart of Amboise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Citadine. The apartment has been wonderfully renovated. It is a delight to be staying in a 500 year-old building. The apartment was impeccably clean and well situated to walk to the sights while being in a quiet neighbourhood. The owners were very helpful and, when we were unable to secure a taxi to the train station, they drove us there. While we wondered whether we would have trouble finding parking as we came and went, we never found it an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

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