Le Passage du Roi is an historic home, lovingly renovated with modern conveniences, while maintaining the charm of a Maison du Charactère early 1700's!
It's located in the Heart of Old Town Amboise, with exclusive views of the Royal Palace, a luxury only afforded those in the King's favor.
It's front entrance is accessed via a cobblestoned path, which is steps from the bustling square, lined with restaurants, bistros, cafés, wine shops, and the entry to the Chateau.
The hidden passage was known to be used by the King and his courtiers to discretely enter and exit the Palace. The rear entrance, easily accessible by car, leads you through its charming courtyard, perfect for indoor/oudoor dining and living, and once overlooked the small river that passed through the center of town on it's way to the Loire.
Le Passage du Roi has 2 bedrooms, but can sleep 5 comfortably, with the sofa bed in the office which overlooks the courtyard. The top floor master, has a Queen bed, views of the Chateau, exposed beams, and full ensuite bathroom - a peaceful retreat!
The second bedroom, on the 1st floor, has a double bed, a full ensuite bathroom, and more views of the Chateau! There's a half bath on the ground floor, which makes 3 toilets - no waiting!
You entre the historic home by an expansive, open planned living area -- kitchen, salon and dining area -- with direct access to the courtyard. There are open beams, an orginal fireplace and windows on both sides. The kitchen is fully equipped -- center island with seating, dishwasher, clothes washer, full refrigerator, electric cooktop, oven, exhaust fan, microwave, etc.
The salon has a sofa, 2 arm chairs, and a large flat screened TV. The dining table has space for 6 and there's another dining table in the courtyard.
*The Courtyard is large enough for comfortable, cozy seating, and a full exterior dining area as well. There's also a garage, with room for a compact car, or motorcycles, or bike storage during your stay.
You can spend your day visitng the Royal Place of Amboise, or Clos Lucé - Leonardo de Vinci's last home, a Renaissance experience of history, culture, and art - or the open market on the Loire River, or spend the day discovering all the specialty food shops, the famouse Clock Tower, wine vendors, boutiques, restaurants and cafés lining the Rue Nationale - all on foot from Le Passage du Roi!
Less than an hour's drive away, the famous châteaux of the Loire and Cher rivers promise an incredible wealth of sights to see: Chenonceau, Bois, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chambord, Cheverny, Langeais...
There's no shortage of nearby activities: bike hire, canoeing, hot-air ballooning, guinguettes, amusement parks and the famous Beauval ZooPark, to name but a few.
