Le Clos Richelieu ****, beautiful house in the heart of Amboise with a view on Castle

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire

Clos Lucé Castle
‪8 min walk‬
Château d'Amboise
‪8 min walk‬
Château-Gaillard
‪14 min walk‬
Amboise (XAM)
‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

A beautiful address in the historic heart of Amboise 2 minutes walk from the Castle.
The Clos Richelieu will enchant you with its breathtaking view of the Castle and its park with century-old trees.
A spacious tuffeau house from the 17th century welcomes up to 8 people where everyone will find his well-being.
Here, the timeless spirit marries with talent the latest trends. A successful alchemy for an unforgettable stay in our beautiful Touraine.

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Garot

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English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Clos Lucé Castle and La Magnanerie de Saillans are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Chenonceau and Château d'Amboise. Travelling with kids? Consider Loire Aventure CKCA and Mini-Châteaux Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

Clos Lucé Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Château d'Amboise - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Robert Debre Hospital Amboise - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Château-Gaillard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Mini-Châteaux Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Amboise Station - 20 min walk
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café les Sports - ‬6 min walk
‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬5 min walk
‪Restaurant l'Ecluse Amboise - ‬3 min walk
‪Amorino - ‬5 min walk
‪Chez Hippeau - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Clos Richelieu ****, beautiful house in the heart of Amboise with a view on Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Clos Richelieu ****, beautiful house in the heart of Amboise with a view on Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Clos Richelieu ****, beautiful house in the heart of Amboise with a view on Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Clos Richelieu ****, beautiful house in the heart of Amboise with a view on Castle located?

This family-friendly Amboise holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of St. Denis Church, Clos Lucé Castle and Château d'Amboise. Château-Gaillard and Robert Debre Hospital Amboise are also within 15 minutes. Amboise Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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10/10 Excellent

William W.

10 Oct 2024

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An excellent spot for a couple or a big family

The rental is a guest house to the main house on the other side of the driveway. Inside you'll have no view, but outside is a spectacular view of the Amboise castle. And indeed from the castle is an excellent view of where you'd be staying. I missed the chance to have my wife waving at me from the house's driveway, while I waved back from the castle wall. The rental has three bedrooms. The one on the ground floor is very nice, and has its own shower, but its toilet is across the hall by which one accesses the staircase to the second floor. On the second floor is a second bedroom with a number of single beds (for the kids) with its own bathroom, and through that bedroom is the bedroom we stayed in, very nice, with its own toilet and shower. The kitchen was stocked with the cookware we needed, and we had a nice dining room table and a nice living room area. The owner was helpful and friendly. We recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse R.

1 Sept 2024

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The Perfect Place

We came with 4 adults and 4 pre-teens and had such a fantastic stay! The location is literally PERFECT and we fell in love with Amboise. This is the perfect location to travel the Loire Valley and still get back to home base and have a delicious dinner in The town of Amboise when you get back. The hosts were beyond helpful, the place is spotless and a dream to stay in. We hope to one day come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn M.

20 Aug 2024

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Perfect house, host and location!

The perfect stay! As we drove through the gates, we had an amazing view of the castle from the large garden and were so warmly welcomed by the hosts Monique and Pierre-Jean. The house is very spacious with everything you would need as a home away from home. The location is fantastic, walking distance to everything (restaurants, bakery, river, cycling and the castle) in Amboise and at the same time incredibly quiet. We hope to return again to this beautiful property and perfect hosts. Merci!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

18 Aug 2024

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Beautiful property with a warm welcome

A beautiful place to stay, tranquil yet right in the centre of Amboise. Monique and Jean Pierre were the perfect hosts, warm and welcoming but discreet. We would love to come back one day. Merci beaucoup pour un super sejour!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie G.

23 June 2024

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Exceptionnel !!!! Magnifique !!!!!

Tout était parfait, nos hôtes Monique et Pierre-Jean sont extrêmement accueillants, de bons conseils et d'une grande gentillesse. Une maison de rêve, très propre, très bien aménagée et au calme.Elle est superbement bien située, en plein centre ville avec un grand jardin et une vue magnifique sur le château d'Amboise. Merci à nos hôtes pour leur accueil chaleureux, ces vacances ont été exceptionnelles et magiques. MERCI

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

24 Sept 2023

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Enchanting Amboise Stay

As first time visitors to France, we were really hoping for the "c'est parfait" experience and Le Clos Richelieu absolutely delivered! If you are vacillating between a countryside rental and Le Clos Richelieu, you will not regret staying here. The home is a true French classic, well maintained with modern amenities. It is in a fairytale setting overlooking the Amboise Chateau. The gardens are welcoming and quiet and a magnificent Sequoia tree is the centerpiece. In addition, there is the perk of on site parking. Le Clos Richelieu is within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the Sunday Farmers Market. PJ and Monique are wonderful hosts. They are gracious, kind and fun. Definitely a memorable experience and we were sad to leave and hope to return one day.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K., Livermore

10 July 2023

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Perfect!

This house is amazing - the house is well equipped, clean, comfortable, with a beautiful yard and tons of space. The hosts are unbelievably kind, helpful, thoughtful, and friendly. The house was just perfect for our family - we have two young boys and they loved the yard and the rope swing. The location was perfect for visiting the cute downtown, going to the grocery store, or visiting either of the two castles in town. The house was very clean, and had everything you could need. The hosts clearly put a lot of thought and care into their property and it shows. I totally recommend this place, if you're looking for a place to stay in Amboise, stop looking and book this place. We will totally return if we have the chance in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

5 July 2023

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Comfortable home with a beautiful yard

First off, we like our privacy on vacation and typically avoid places where the owners live on the premises- but PJ and Monique were warm to greet us and then left us alone. Communication was great with them. The yard was our favorite part of the house- big and well tended, with an awesome view of the Chateau d’ Amboise literally right there! Plus they have a beautiful giant sequoia in their yard as well. It made for a great place to have coffee, aperitif, or casual dinner outside. The house is modest- simple kitchen and living room- but clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It was also great to park our car right there, which is not always the case! The town of Amboise is just a 5 minute walk.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

16 May 2023

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Perfect Location

Located on a large property in the heart of downtown Amboise. Short walk to restaurants and sites. The house is beautiful and has everything you would want for a holiday home. The Hosts- Monique and Jean-Pierre could not have been more welcoming.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darra D., Arkansas

21 Sept 2022

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FABULOUS!

Where do we begin!?!! The experience was the best we’ve ever had on VRBO! Monique and Pierre-Jean were delightful, as well as, helpful at every turn. They recommended restaurants, best chateaus, balloon rides, etc, and gladly made reservations for us!! Our accommodations were clean, beautifully decorated and spacious! The pictures on VRBO did not do it justice. As we departed we felt as though we were leaving dear friends!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess M., lake Forest Park, WA

26 Aug 2022

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Perfect home base & lovely home!

We rented this wonderful home for a short stay while touring the Loire Valley chateaus. Honestly we weren’t there nearly long enough!! We had great communication prior to arrival with the hosts who lived on property, and were greeted and given a tour of the home as soon as we pulled in. Everything in the house was perfectly clean, as described in the listing. Photos don’t do the home justice to how charming it is! The house had plenty of room for our family of 4 to spread out, we never ran out of hot water, and the air conditioning was great on hot days! We went down to the large Sunday market in town and the kitchen had everything we could need to cook a large dinner! I really can’t say enough wonderful things about this house, the location (everything in town walkable and you can see the Castle from the yard). If we are ever in Amboise we will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome D.

8 Aug 2022

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Séjour enchanteur

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Monique et Pierre-Jean. Nous étions 5 enfants et 4 adultes : la maison était parfaite en capacité pour nous accueillir. Superbe localisation en plein-centre d'Amboise, avec parking privé à l'intérieur de la propriété pour au moins 2 voitures. La maison est parfaitement équipée : l'air conditionné dans toutes les pièces a été un gros plus avec la chaleur ambiante. Merci à Monique et Pierre-Jean pour leur chaleureux accueil, leur disponibilité et flexibilité ! Vous avez aménagé un super endroit, et votre présence le rend très chaleureux. Nous recommandons absolument !

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Chicago

26 July 2022

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Magical gem in Amboise

Perfect location, in walking distance from everything (including restaurants of renown), with a spacious private courtyard (and parking!) and beautiful decor. Best part: spying our little gîte from the château d’Amboise!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

16 July 2022

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An absolutely fabulous property in the centre of Amboise

We had an amazing stay at Le Clos Richelieu, everything about the property was really lovely and was even better than expected. There was nothing we didn’t have. The property is in the centre of Amboise and the parking is a real bonus, you can walk into the town. The garden is beautiful, with shaded areas to sit, made even more perfect with a view of the castle. The hosts, Monique and Pierre-Jean are the most helpful lovely people you could imagine. We loved our stay in Amboise and would certainly recommend it to anybody. Thank you !

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A., West Vancouver Canada

4 July 2022

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Simply wonderful!

A beautifully presented property with every need covered…updated to the highest standard while showcasing historical 17th century architectural elements...including thoughtful usable umbrellas for guests! The location cannot be beaten, right in the heart of Amboise with a view of the chateau…with a lovely garden and stream to enjoy under the giant Sycamore tree. Our hosts were wonderfully attentive and fun…and thank goodness for the air-con in the 40degree heat. Wish our stay could have been longer but definitely on the list to return to!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Charleston, South Carolina

3 July 2022

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Elegant HIstoric Guest House with Modern Amenities

Three generations of family enjoyed the company of the most gracious hosts in our favorite home away from home yet. If you are looking for a true French character home with room for all, in a perfectly designed, well stocked gite with the most comfortable beds, this home should be your choice. We enjoyed lovely outdoor seating with views of the castle steps from our door while the children were able to explore on their own. We were provided with onsite parking with an electronic key fob for ease of getting in and out of the gated property. As such, we visited many Chateau during our short stay. Our only regret was that we didn't book a longer visit. Our host, Monique went out of her way to secure a wheelchair rental for me, as I had broken my foot the week before, and would not have been able to tour at all without it. She and her lovely Pierre Jean provided restaurant recommendations that suited us perfectly. Do not miss Les Arpents and Chez Bruno, and do not miss experiencing the finest of hospitality in all of our European travels!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

13 Oct 2021

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Magnificent!

This is the most delightful venue I have experienced in my 40+ years of European travel. This is a charming, spacious house dating from the 1600’s, totally modernized, with anything you might need. When you step out you see the stunning view of Amboise Castle from your back yard. The estate is walled and has an with an electronic gate. It’s very safe and private. This sits across the property from the stunning mansion owned by the hosts, and the hosts are the finest thing about this stay. They were delightfully helpful with anything we needed, but not at all intrusive. They helped us find the take off point for our hot air balloon ride, took us to get gas when our cards were rejected, brought home made cookies. It was like staying next to THE most wonderful neighbors. Amboise is in the middle of the Loire Valley — the perfect location for day trips to the various Chateaus. The town of Amboise has charming restaurants, unique shops and culinary stores. But it was the delightful, gracious hosts that made this such an extraordinary, memorable visit to France. We will always be so grateful to them!

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronique D.

24 May 2021

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Agréable séjour en famille

La maison est idéalement située : proche du centre ville historique mais au calme. Elle est meublée avec goût. Le jardin offre une très belle vue sur le château d’Amboise. Les propriétaires sont charmants.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lane C., Cut Off

24 Sept 2019

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Beautiful home, awesome setting in middle of Amboise

This three bedroom home is right in the heart of Amboise. It is an easy 4-5 minute walk to the Amboise chateau, numerous restaurants and bakeries, grocery store. The private parking area is an unbelievable positive as parking spots are hard to find in the heart of the city. The home itself is extremely clean and well-maintained. The yard area is great with a perfect view of the chateau. After all the above mentioned reasons to rent this home, you throw in the wonderful owners which just places this rental over the top. Monique and PJ were outstanding in providing us with information, answering all our questions and just spending time talking. These two people are just truly great hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

William G.

28 Aug 2019

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Perfect Amboise location

Excellent location very close to city center. Private car parking a definite plus. Excellent grounds for relaxing afternoons and evenings.. Would have been 5 stars if not for the WiFi not being functional for 2 of our 4 days.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A., Quincy, MA

15 Aug 2019

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Magical! House, location and hosts were perfect.

Our hosts were warm and welcoming. They helped with a change of plans and made life very easy. The location is truly magical. Close to everything and plenty of room for 5 young grandchildren to play safely. Our family of 11 had family meals in the large dining area. The giant Sequoia, castle views and hot air balloons were beyond beautiful. Our hosts helped with luggage problems and truly could not be kinder. We enjoyed our fairytale vacation. Clean, comfortable and convenient. Five plus stars.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annika D.

8 Aug 2019

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Oasis in the center of town

Beautiful home with courtyard, walking distance from shops, restaurants and the castle. We ate dinner al fresco every night. Hosts were very friendly and generous - thank you for sharing your toys with our son! Kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable, and added perks like washing machine and safe private parking tipped this listing over from good to excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Nagui S.

4 July 2019

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Excellent!

Beautiful home, exactly as shown in the pictures, very clean, plenty of space. Gorgeous back yard with a nice area for outdoor dining and a view of Amboise castle. The owners live on the premises but are very discreet and very helpful and courteous. Highly recommend this home and would definitely rent it again if we come to the Loire valley. Superbe!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate (Kelly) W.

3 July 2019

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Chez Garot

Seven of us, ranging in age from 5 to 71 had a magical time chez Garot! The house was beautifully and tastefully arranged with every contingency considered and taken care of. The location, near restaurants, stores. the castle, and da Vinci’s house couldn’t be better. Our hosts were friendly, unbelievably helpful and a lot of fun! We can’t wait to go back. Kate

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

2 July 2019

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Delightful house in Amboise

We stayed in this wonderful house for four nights with five adults and two children and had plenty of space. Location was perfect for walking to town, and there was parking on-site for our rented vehicle, which was a huge help! We loved the beautiful view, the peaceful yard, the convenient location. And the hosts were beyond gracious. We'd stay here again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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