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

Interior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
9.5 / 10.0
Outstanding(27 Ratings)

Apartment in Amboise

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this apartment rental

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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Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0
Outstanding(27 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
The property is highly recommended for its location, cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped amenities. The owners are responsive and helpful, making it a great choice for a stay in Amboise.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Perfect location & charming apartment with great views over the town & the chateau in Amboise. Large bedrooms & living/ kitchen area. Well furnished over all excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2022
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
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.
6.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
Great location but…
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
Amboise base for Loire Valley
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2021
Great location!
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2019
Excellent stay in lovely apartment
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
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2019
Wonderful Time!
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.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Amboise?

The average price for a rental in Amboise is $155 per night. This rental is $101 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

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What amenities are available at La Citadine : Historic Amboise, Heart of Old Town, Royal Views of Chateau, A/C?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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