Domaine de la Tortinière, Amboise

I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this place to stay!!! It was a beautiful setting and the staff could not have been more accommodating and nice. The woman who greeted us who expressed sincere enthusiasm that we were there, the gentlemen (I think Andre was his name) who managed all our luggage, the staff who helped us figure out how to turn our shower on [;)], all seemed to want to provide a great stay for us, and they succeeded!

What character this chateau has! Friendly staff and an excellent breakfast buffet. It was a treat to have the pool to ourselves for some time because it was so hot.

This hotel was our very favorite! The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Since we arrived on a very hot day, we loved having that beautiful pool at our disposal. We were a group of 7, 5 women and two teenage girls, and we all enjoyed our rooms and especially the breakfasts! They were exceptional!
The hotel is outside of Tours, so a car is advisable. We did not rent a car, but we were able to Uber into Tours for dinner. We had a private guide who picked us up for our tour of the Royal Castle of Amboise, Clos Lucé and Chenonceau, and that was a great day.

This château is perfect for couples or families. It has a pool with a terrace that serves drinks and lunch, a grass tennis court, a billiards room, hot tub, hiking trails, and a relaxed atmosphere. The homemade jams and baked goods for breakfast were delightful.

Such an amazing experience to stay in an actual castle! So charming!!!