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La Maison Rabelais

8 Rue Rabelais
Rated 8.2 in 116 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Amboise, France, La Maison Rabelais offers guests a charming retreat steeped in history and comfort. This boutique hotel exudes a timeless elegance characterized by its tasteful blend of traditional decor and modern amenities. Guests are welcomed by an inviting atmosphere that reflects the region's rich cultural heritage.

La Maison Rabelais is known for its attention to detail and personalized service, ensuring a memorable stay for travelers who appreciate a more intimate lodging experience. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and convenience, featuring a harmonious mix of classic furnishings and modern touches, including high-speed internet access and premium bathroom amenities.

One of the highlights of La Maison Rabelais is its exquisite dining options, where guests can indulge in a selection of expertly prepared local dishes. The hotel's commitment to showcasing regional flavors is evident in its carefully curated menu, offering a true taste of the Loire Valley.

Conveniently located, La Maison Rabelais serves as an excellent base to explore the historic town of Amboise and its surrounding attractions, including the Château d'Amboise and the Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence. The hotel's proximity to these sites makes it ideal for visitors interested in history and culture.

Guests can also enjoy leisurely strolls along the nearby Loire River, or simply relax in the hotel's cozy common areas. Whether you're in Amboise for a romantic getaway or a cultural exploration, La Maison Rabelais offers a comfortable and stylish setting for any traveler.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 7°
 2°
 5°
 2
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 9°
 3°
 6°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 13°
 5°
 7°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 16°
 7°
 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
May
 20°
 11°
 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
June
 24°
 14°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
July
 27°
 16°
 18°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
August
 27°
 16°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
September
 23°
 13°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 17°
 10°
 14°
 5
Sun hours / day
 20
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November
 11°
 5°
 10°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 8°
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 7°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Amboise and near La Maison Rabelais

Château d'Amboise
Château d'Amboise
Château located in Amboise, France
0.5km / 0.32mi
Clos Lucé
Clos Lucé
Castle
0.8km / 0.52mi
Château-Gaillard
Château-Gaillard
1.4km / 0.87mi
Musée de l'Hôtel de Ville, Amboise
Musée de l'Hôtel de Ville, Amboise
Museum in France
400m / 440yd
Hôtel Morin
Hôtel Morin
410m / 450yd
Église Saint-Florentin
Église Saint-Florentin
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
330m / 370yd
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Denis
Collegiate church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
140m / 150yd
Église Saint-Symphorien de Nazelles-Négron
Église Saint-Symphorien de Nazelles-Négron
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chapelle Saint-Jean d'Amboise
Chapelle Saint-Jean d'Amboise
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
1.6km / 0.99mi
Tour de l'Horloge (Amboise)
Tour de l'Horloge (Amboise)
350m / 380yd
Fontaine de Max Ernst
230m / 250yd
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
0.8km / 0.53mi
Chapel Saint-Hubert
Chapel Saint-Hubert
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
470m / 0.29mi
Chapelle Saint-Denis d'Amboise
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
80m / 80yd
Maison, 2 rue Joyeuse
Maison, 2 rue Joyeuse
House in Amboise, France
470m / 0.29mi
Hôtel Joyeuse
Hôtel Joyeuse
310m / 340yd
Tour d'enceinte
290m / 320yd
Château de Chanteloup
Château de Chanteloup
Former French château near Ambois, deconstructed in 1823, some garden features remain
2.3km / 1.4mi
Église Saint-Pierre de Nazelles
Église Saint-Pierre de Nazelles
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
3.2km / 2mi
Manoir de Villefrault
Human settlement in France
3.2km / 2mi
Château de Nazelles
Hotel in Nazelles-Négron, France
3.3km / 2.1mi
Château des Arpentis
3.5km / 2.2mi
Le Grand Coteau
House in Noizay, France
5.9km / 3.7mi
Château du Paradis
5.4km / 3.4mi
Manoir d'Anzan
Human settlement in France
5.6km / 3.5mi
Pigeonnier à pans de bois de la Restrie
Pigeonnier à pans de bois de la Restrie
4.6km / 2.9mi
Château de Fourchette
Château de Fourchette
4.1km / 2.6mi
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Règle
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Règle
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
5.4km / 3.4mi
Église Saint-Marc de Chargé
Église Saint-Marc de Chargé
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
4.5km / 2.8mi
Église Saint-Etienne de Lussault-sur-Loire
Église Saint-Etienne de Lussault-sur-Loire
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
4.7km / 2.9mi
Château de Noizay
Château de Noizay
Hotel in Noizay, France
6.8km / 4.2mi
Manoir de Montfort
Manoir de Montfort
8km / 5mi
Église Saint-Saturnin de Limeray
Église Saint-Saturnin de Limeray
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
7.2km / 4.5mi
Église Saint-Ouen de Saint-Ouen-les-Vignes
Église Saint-Ouen de Saint-Ouen-les-Vignes
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
6.5km / 4mi
Château de Mesvres
7.8km / 4.9mi
Manoir d'Avisé
Manoir d'Avisé
Human settlement in France
7km / 4.4mi
Prieuré de Montoussan
Prieuré de Montoussan
Priory located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
6.9km / 4.3mi
Château de la Gaillardière
7.6km / 4.7mi
Église Saint-Médard de Dierre
Église Saint-Médard de Dierre
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
7.5km / 4.6mi
Église Saint-Prix de Noizay
Église Saint-Prix de Noizay
Church in Noizay, France
6.8km / 4.3mi
Château de Valmer
Château de Valmer
French chateau
8.9km / 5.5mi
Fontaine-les-Blanches monastery
Abbey
9.9km / 6.2mi
Castle of Montreuil-en-Touraine
Castle of Montreuil-en-Touraine
Castle in Montreuil-en-Touraine (France)
8.8km / 5.5mi
Manoir de la Miltière
Human settlement in France
9.2km / 5.7mi
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Christophe
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
9.2km / 5.7mi

What to do in Amboise and near La Maison Rabelais

Château d'Amboise
Château d'Amboise
Château located in Amboise, France
0.5km / 0.32mi
Clos Lucé
Clos Lucé
Castle
0.8km / 0.52mi
Château-Gaillard
Château-Gaillard
1.4km / 0.87mi
Musée de l'Hôtel de Ville, Amboise
Musée de l'Hôtel de Ville, Amboise
Museum in France
400m / 440yd
Hôtel Morin
Hôtel Morin
410m / 450yd
Église Saint-Florentin
Église Saint-Florentin
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
330m / 370yd
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Denis
Collegiate church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
140m / 150yd
Église Saint-Symphorien de Nazelles-Négron
Église Saint-Symphorien de Nazelles-Négron
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chapelle Saint-Jean d'Amboise
Chapelle Saint-Jean d'Amboise
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
1.6km / 0.99mi
Tour de l'Horloge (Amboise)
Tour de l'Horloge (Amboise)
350m / 380yd
Fontaine de Max Ernst
230m / 250yd
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bout-des-Ponts
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
0.8km / 0.53mi
Chapel Saint-Hubert
Chapel Saint-Hubert
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
470m / 0.29mi
Chapelle Saint-Denis d'Amboise
Chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
80m / 80yd
Maison, 2 rue Joyeuse
Maison, 2 rue Joyeuse
House in Amboise, France
470m / 0.29mi
Hôtel Joyeuse
Hôtel Joyeuse
310m / 340yd
Tour d'enceinte
290m / 320yd
Château de Chanteloup
Château de Chanteloup
Former French château near Ambois, deconstructed in 1823, some garden features remain
2.3km / 1.4mi
Église Saint-Pierre de Nazelles
Église Saint-Pierre de Nazelles
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
3.2km / 2mi
Manoir de Villefrault
Human settlement in France
3.2km / 2mi
Château de Nazelles
Hotel in Nazelles-Négron, France
3.3km / 2.1mi
Château des Arpentis
3.5km / 2.2mi
Le Grand Coteau
House in Noizay, France
5.9km / 3.7mi
Château du Paradis
5.4km / 3.4mi
Manoir d'Anzan
Human settlement in France
5.6km / 3.5mi
Pigeonnier à pans de bois de la Restrie
Pigeonnier à pans de bois de la Restrie
4.6km / 2.9mi
Château de Fourchette
Château de Fourchette
4.1km / 2.6mi
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Règle
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Règle
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
5.4km / 3.4mi
Église Saint-Marc de Chargé
Église Saint-Marc de Chargé
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
4.5km / 2.8mi
Église Saint-Etienne de Lussault-sur-Loire
Église Saint-Etienne de Lussault-sur-Loire
Church located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
4.7km / 2.9mi

About Amboise

Amboise, nestled in the picturesque Loire Valley, offers a range of attractions that reflect its rich history and cultural significance. One of the main highlights is the Château d'Amboise, a stunning castle that dates back to the 15th century. Visitors can explore its beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy panoramic views of the Loire River.

Another significant site is the Clos Lucé, the final residence of Leonardo da Vinci. This charming manor house features exhibits dedicated to the artist and inventor, showcasing his life and works. The surrounding gardens also provide a peaceful space to reflect on his contributions.

For those interested in local history, the Saint-Denis Church is worth a visit. This Gothic church houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci and offers insight into the region's architectural styles and religious heritage.

Taking a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Loire allows you to appreciate the scenic beauty of the area. The town itself has quaint streets filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants where you can sample local cuisine and wines.

Exploring the Loire Valley by bike or on foot can also be rewarding, as the region is known for its vineyards and charming châteaux. Engaging with local markets can provide a taste of everyday life in Amboise, offering fresh produce and regional specialties.

Overall, Amboise provides a blend of historical exploration, cultural appreciation, and natural beauty, making it a pleasant destination for visitors.




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