In the small town of Saint-Règle lies the secluded Château des Arpentis, a moated 17th-century mansion that was renovated in 2007 to serve as a hotel. Though less than a ten-minute drive from the heart of medieval Amboise, the estate has the tranquillity of a sophisticated country retreat.
Inside, an air of intimacy lingers from its days as a private home with each of the classically French rooms named after relatives and friends of the Arpentis family. The sense of staying in an elegant private home rather than a hotel is reinforced by the presence of a communal kitchen and honesty bar. Outside, there's a large pool that is accessed through the chateau’s wine cellar.
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OUR OPINION:
Stately yet informal, the Château des Arpentis is set in an expansive park with mature trees and an inviting pool. A stay resembles visiting a private home with guests offered a high degree of independence.
Rooms
Rooms are individually decorated and named after members of the Arpentis family and their friends. Though each is unique in decoration, certain themes and styles prevail throughout. All rooms are decorated in a classically French style, many with four-poster beds, wood-beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, and walls covered in traditional toile du jouy fabric rather than wallpaper. Bathrooms vary depending on the room type and have either a bath, or bath and shower. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available (if a little unreliable on occasion), and rooms have air conditioning.
Location
The hotel is tucked away in a dense forest yet is easily accessible from the medieval town of Amboise where you'll find plenty of options for shopping and dining. It is also conveniently located for visits to some of the Loire Valley’s most well-known chateaux, among them Cheverny, Chambord and Chenonceau, as well as Da Vinci’s home at Clos Lucé.
Food and drink
Château des Arpentis does not have a restaurant, although there is a communal kitchen and honesty bar. Nearby Amboise is easily accessible by taxi, which the hotel concierge will be happy to arrange for you. Breakfast is offered each morning in a large room featuring interesting prints of local chateaux or trees, or, in nicer weather, on the outdoor terrace.
Facilities and activities
The ground floor of the hotel features an intimate 19th-century salon with a large fireplace, above which the Arpentis family crest can be seen. The salon is an excellent space to enjoy a pre-dinner apéritif or play a game of billiards. There is also a large outdoor pool, accessible through the chateau’s wine cellar.
Tour ideas in The Loire Valley
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Château des Arpentis as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Châteaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau and Cheverny
Châteaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau and Cheverny
Explore three of the most impressive and dramatic of the Loire Valley chateaux on this full-day tour that takes in the romantic and politically charged Château de Chenonceau, fairy-tale Chaumont-sur-Loire, and the family-owned hunting lodge at Château de Cheverny.
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Loire Valley wine tour
Loire Valley wine tour
Explore the Loire Valley wine region on a full-day tour that takes in two historic vineyards and a wine merchant's cellars. See the vines, learn about local grapes and vintages, and enjoy guided tastings.
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Nearby places
- Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire 9 miles away
- Amboise less than 5 miles away
- Château de Chenonceau 7 miles away
- Château de Cheverny 22 miles away
- Château de Chambord 28 miles away