We loved our time at Le Clos Richelieu. The home had everything you could ever need and is very spacious. PJ and Monique and their family were very welcoming and helpful. Perfectly located for site seeing and restaurants in Amboise. Everything is walking distance. We highly recommend.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 dâ 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.
Where do we begin!?!! The experience was the best weâve 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!!
We rented this wonderful home for a short stay while touring the Loire Valley chateaus. Honestly we werenât 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 donât 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 canât 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!
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 gĂźte from the chĂąteau dâAmboise!
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 didnât 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 !
A beautifully presented property with every need coveredâŠupdated 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 chateauâŠwith a lovely garden and stream to enjoy under the giant Sycamore tree. Our hosts were wonderfully attentive and funâŠand 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!
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!
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 1600âs, 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. Itâs 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 â
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 Vinciâs house couldnât be better. Our hosts were friendly, unbelievably helpful and a lot of fun! We canât wait to go back. Kate