Historically, Chateau d*Amboise is one of the most important of the great Loire chateaux. It was the home of kings, visited by Catherine de Medici and said to be the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci. It also has a darker side: in 1560, 1,200 corpses of conspiring Huguenots were hung from iron hooks on the facade. Below the chateau*s ramparts is an 18th century residence set within Italianate terraced gardens overlooking the river. This is Le Choiseul, charming and friendly with a family atmosphere. The rooms are cheerfully, if not luxuriously, appointed. The cuisine is light and typical of the region, in tune with the delicious local Touraine wines. The scented terraces and gardens provide an unexpected intimacy that reminds one of home. Unlike Le Choiseul*s illustrious neighbours, the scale is human, the pace more gentle and the manner much more informal. Altogether a delightful encounter. The Hotel/Restaurant is closed until 30th June 2005.
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH - BY CAR FROM PARIS, TAKE A6 THEN A10 DIRECTION BORDEAUX THEN EAST AT CHATEAU RENAULT - AMBOISE. FOLLOW DIRECTION AMBOISE FOR 11 MILES, CROSS THE RIVER, TURN RIGHT AFTER THE BRIDGE. HOTEL IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIZE OF THE RIVER. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST - BY TRAIN- FROM CDG-AIRPORT DIRECT TRAIN TO ST PIERRE DES CORPS APPROX 2HRS AND 282 EURO BY TAXI FROM ST. PIERRE DES CORPS STATION TAXI TO HOTEL. COST - APPROX. 31 EURO.
Nearby Attractions
157 Roissy Airport 0 Chateau Clos Vougeot 22 Chateau De Blois 33 Chateau De Chambord 34 Chateau De Cheverny 3 Loire Valley 28 Chateau De Villandry 1 Amboise 16 Tours ORY 143 TUF 19 CDG 157 1 Chateau D Amboise 11 Chateau De Chenonceau
Restaurants
Property Has 2 Restaurants On-Site Meal Plans Available At Property - Additional Meal Plan Description - Continental Eur 22.00 Valid As of 2008 Buffet Breakfast Eur 22.00 Valid As of 2008 Bistro Le 36 Type of Restaurant - Brasserie Type of Cuisine - French Meals Served - Lunch Hours - from 1200hrs To 1400hrs Mon-Sat Restaurant Description - 36 the Restaurant of New Greedy in Family Between Friends For a Business Lunch Le 36 Welcomes in a Good Atmosphere. Come To Discover a Creative Kitchen from 16 Euro Per Person Except Drinks At Lunch Time, of Monday At Saturday Except Legal Holidays . Service On Garden Terrace. Le Choiseul Type of Restaurant - Full Service Restaurant Type of Cuisine - French Meals Served - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Hours - from 1215hrs To 1330hrs Sun Restaurant Description - Regional Specialities, Chef Pascal Bouvier. Jacket and Tie Required. No Jeans or Short Sleeve Shirts. Candle-Light Dinner in Winter. Tentation Menu At 59 Euro, Degustation Menu At 90 Euro. Reservations Required. Restaurant Award, 1 Star in Michelin Guide. Non Smoking Restaurant.
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