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Chateau de Pray

Rue du Cedre - 37530 Charge, 37400 Amboise, France
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Basel, Switzerland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

My husband and I treated ourselves to this castle experience when visiting the castles of the Loire Valley. We felt like royalty during our stay and enjoyed every minute of it. If you can, try to book a table at the Michelin one star restaurant as well, to have the full experience. The breakfast served in the orangerie was excellent... More

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Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We are a family of 4 - 2 adults, a 9 and a 6 year old. I had booked online so was a little apprehensive about our stay. Until we arrived. Great rooms, great atmosphere, great facilities, perfect view. The chateau is so picturesque. We didn't eat every meal at the hotel, however the degustation menu was amazing. Plus the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We spent 3 nights here over Easter. The staff were very welcoming and helpful - they found us a lovely restaurant for the night we weren't eating in the hotel, and also booked a wine tasting at a local cave. The hotel building is charming and feels the part. The "classic" room itself was not quite as described on booking.com... More

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Belo Horizonte
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

It was a wonderful experience to stay at Chateau de Pray with my family! For my daughter and son (15 and 13 years old), as well as my wife and I, it was like a dream to be in a real castle in the Loire Valley! The accomodations (room, beds and bathroom) and treatment by the employees were extremely nice.... More

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San Diego, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for two nights at the recommendation of a friend. The restaurant has a Michelin star rating. We found both the food and service to be excellent and certainly deserving of that rating. The property is both beautiful and authentic. Our room was incredibly comfortable, and the staff were pleasant and extremely helpful. I would... More

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santa barbara
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

Our superior room was elegant and romantic. We spent several hours walking through the gardens and the surrounding forest, all lovely. Dinner was define and reasonably priced for the quality and attentiveness of the staff. What was truly extraordinary though was the service and all the people who worked in the restaurant and the hotel. They went out of their... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

I stayed one night at Chateau de Pray and found it comfortable and authentic. Accommodation was lovely and the evening meal was outstanding, especially the magnificent cheese platter. Breakfast in a separate building was abundant and delicious also. There were some difficulties communicating with staff as I do not speak French, only English.

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Southampton Parish, Bermuda
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72 reviews 72 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

The restaurant is very formal (no one dressed up though) and the food superior. The staff were reasonably friendly and very efficient. Local ingredients with a twist such as apple verbena jus over our Homard bleu! Black currant soufflé was sublime. We were disappointed not to be in the main chateau ...we were in the converted barn. It was very... More

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Columbia MO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

Outstanding in every respect. The dinner and breakfast were very good. Although there was only one choice on the demi-pension menu (lobster), the chef prepared a different menu because I am allergic. The wine pairings were excellent, and the room was comfortable.

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California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

Traveling with a group of friends who would be visiting the Royal Chateaux in the Loire Valley, we selected Chateau de Pray to be our headquarters and base camp. We had decided to visit several chateaux including Chambord, Chenenceau, Villandry, Amboise, Clos Lucé, and Azay le Rideau, as well as make several stops in the Vouvray wine region, and found... More

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Also Known As:
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Chateau De Pray Amboise
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Address: Rue du Cedre - 37530 Charge, 37400 Amboise, France
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Region: France > Centre > Indre-et-Loire > Amboise
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Evocative Twin-towered Castle Hotel dating from 1244, originally part of the Chateau d'Amboise fuedal estate. ... more   less 
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