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Château de Pray
Loire Valley · 19 rooms
From €140/ night
A fortress turned Renaissance home near Amboise, with a Michelin-starred restaurant in its orangery.
Wine region · No. 11 in France
Boutique hotels in Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is France's garden, a river of Renaissance châteaux, vineyards and grand country houses turned hotels.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Loire Valley
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Château de la Bourdaisière
Loire Valley
A château with gardens, a forest, a pool and tennis courts, famous for its collection of heirloom tomatoes.
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Fontevraud L'Hôtel
Loire Valley
Rooms within the cloisters of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, with contemporary design and a renowned restaurant.
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Le Manoir les Minimes
Loire Valley
An elegant manor by the river in Amboise, with views of the royal château.
The Loire Valley stretches through central France, its river lined with more than three hundred châteaux, from the royal splendor of Chambord and Chenonceau to the gardens of Villandry. The valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its vineyards produce Sancerre, Vouvray and Chinon.
Where to stay
Amboise, Tours, Blois and Saumur make good bases, but the most memorable stays are in château hotels and manor houses set in their own parks. Cycling between châteaux on the Loire à Vélo path is a popular way to explore.
Good to know
The valley is about two hours from Paris by car or an hour by train to Tours. Spring and early autumn are ideal; the most famous châteaux are busy in summer.
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Questions about Loire Valley
How many boutique hotels are there in Loire Valley?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Loire Valley, including Château de Pray, Château de la Bourdaisière and Fontevraud L'Hôtel.
