Château de Pray

Hotel · Chargé

Château de Pray

Hotel · Chargé

Rue du Cèdre, 37530 Chargé, France

Highlights

Nestled in a historic 13th-century chateau, this enchanting retreat offers elegantly styled rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and lush gardens, perfect for a serene escape.

Rue du Cèdre, 37530 Chargé, France Get directions

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"Upstream from Amboise, on the south bank of the Loire, this medieval castle, remodelled during the Renaissance, catches the eye with its two massive towers. The building presides peacefully over vast formal grounds, where the art of living, Loire style, is alive and well. The orangery, part of which is built into the rock of the hillside, is oh-so elegant, and on sunny days it is a real treat to sit on the pleasant terrace looking out onto the gardens. Chef Arnaud Philippon's cuisine flirts with the zeitgeist: toasted white asparagus, nasturtiums and egg yolk sauce; pan-roasted blue lobster, chickpeas from the Loches area, buckwheat and blackcurrant shoots; hot soufflé with Touraine blackcurrants and fresh blackcurrant sorbet. Delicate execution, balanced flavours, ingredients sourced from local producers: this is château life at its best." - Michelin Inspector

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DEbeachlvr

Google

The 6 of us wanted to experience life in a chateau & we got that at the Chateau du Pray. The grounds are lovely & inviting with beautiful views. The chateau itself is well maintained & lovely rooms. Breakfast was yummy and the staff was more than accommodating. We were there for 2 nights & wished the highly rated restaurant were open for at least 1 of those nights, however the hotel staff provided us with small menu selection upon our arrival. Wish we had more time to stay & relax & enjoy the beautiful pool (need warmer weather) ||Highly recommend this chateau.

Ed Leduc

Google

Words don’t describe our overall experience. The service is top notch all around, staff, servers and sommelier. The meal by chef Arnaud was a masterpiece to be savored and remembered. Special thank you to Pierre and Gwendolyn for making our stay extra special. You made us feel like family.

Conor Fitzpatrick

Google

We had a fantastic stay at Château de Pray summer (2024). The Pavilion Room was perfect, the breakfast was great, and the pool was a relaxed spot to enjoy an afternoon drink in the sun. The evening food was delicious, as was the selection of wine. There’s no better place to eat and drink than on the terrace overlooking the gardens. Laura and the other members of staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The location itself was ideal for day trips to Amboise and Tours. We’ve already booked to come back (2025)!

C8882HXpeterk

Google

Beautiful historic chateaux near Amboise. Our room was spacious with a very large adjoining and modern bath. Best of all were the staff who were most gracious and helpful! They went out of their way to make our stay truly memorable. Special kudos to Pierre who was on duty the day we checked in-he was most helpful and kind. We look forward to staying at the Chateau De Pray again!

758kirsim

Google

The hotel was really beautiful with a nice outside pool. The breakfast was also really good with many options. The room had air conditioning and lovely beds to sleep in. Overall really good experience!

hansm466

Google

On our recent trip to France, we had the pleasure of staying here at Château De Pray. The château was very elegant and comfortable, surrounded by lots of history (both at the château and in the nearby chateaus in the Loire Valley. The staff was both friendly and welcoming (with a nod to Pierre, Gwendoline, and Frederique). Plus, our room and all of the common areas were inviting and comfortable. We will always consider Château De Pray our home whenever we're in the Loire Valley in France!

mandilaing

Google

We had a short stay of 3 nights in the Chateau de Pray in August 2024. We were on a trip round France with our 2-year old Goldendoodle. We were given a wonderful ground floor room with access straight out to the grounds. The bed was very comfortable, the service was impeccable and the food was divine. The weather obliged and so we were able to eat on the terrace every evening. The setting was beautiful, food and service to die for and the dog was treated just like another guest. I can't recommend the Chateau De Pray highly enough and we intend repeating our visit at some stage we were so impressed.

jimacker

Google

We stayed at Chateau De Pray the first 4 nights of our trip to France. The staff were very welcoming, the room comfortable, and the atmosphere what we had hoped for to start our trip. Breakfasts were ample and very good and the restaurant was excellent.