Leonardo da Vinci Park
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[0.6 miles]
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence reveals fascinating insights into the enigmatic painter, engineer and inventor.
Best for ages: 13+ | £3
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Le Clos d’Amboise
Last updated: 27 November, 2022
This elegant period house in creamy tufa stone combines the peace of its spacious walled garden (the clos), but also the benefits of authentic small-town life in the animated, historic riverside town of Amboise.
The 17 tastefully decorated rooms are all different, with eclectic antiques and funky mirrors, there’s a swimming pool carefully hidden at the end of the garden, while friendly, helpful staff make staying here a real pleasure.
It’s the ideal base for exploring the Loire Valley by bike or by car. The chateau is an easy stroll from the hotel; pop into the Bigot patisserie en route for wonderful cakes and chocolate.
Surrounding area
Situated in the centre of Amboise, one of the most attractive towns in the Loire, the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the Château Royal d’Amboise and the Clos Luce.
The town itself is also well worth exploring with its white stone, half-timbered and even troglodyte houses and its pedestrianised shopping streets, but also makes a good base for exploring the rest of the Loire Valley by bike or by car.
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Key facilities
Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
Food & drink
All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
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Suites
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Room facilities
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi
Bedding options
2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed
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Hot-air balloon flights over the Loire Valley
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[2.3 miles]
Hot air balloon flights offer a serene, crowd-free way to appreciate the Loire’s spectacular landscapes and chateaux, as you drift silently above treetops and turrets.
Best for ages: 6+ | £180 | 3 hours
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Chaumont International Garden Festival
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire, France[16.6 miles]
Weird and wonderful experimental garden festival where conceptual gardens touch urbanism and ecology.
Best for ages: 13+ | £15 | 5 months
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Vitiloire
Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France[22 miles]
This annual wine fair in Tours, held at the start of June, celebrates local wines with wine workshops, music, fireworks and countless opportunities to taste and buy direct from producers.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free | One weekend
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Loire Valley
Loire Valley, France
Extraordinary historic chateaux, authentic village life, and superb wine blend in this beautiful UNESCO-listed valley.
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