Château de Pray

Hotel · Chargé

Château de Pray

Hotel · Chargé

Rue du Cèdre, 37530 Chargé, France

Highlights

Historic chateau with ornate rooms, fine dining & pool

Rue du Cèdre, 37530 Chargé, France Get directions

chateaudepray.fr

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@michelinguide

"Upstream from Amboise, on the south bank of the Loire, this medieval castle with two massive towers, remodelled during the Renaissance, cannot fail but catch the eye. The edifice peacefully presides over vast formal grounds and staunchly upholds the Loire’s gracious art de vivre. The orangery, part of which is built into the rocky hillside, is the epitome of elegant, and on sunny days it is a treat to sit on the pleasant terrace overlooking the gardens. Chef Arnaud Philippon's cuisine flirts with the zeitgeist: pressed young goat and foie gras, pied bleu mushrooms, wild garlic and mango and cocoa paste; razor clams, white asparagus and Vouvray wine with primrose roots; hot soufflé with Touraine blackcurrants. Delicate craftsmanship, balanced flavours, locally sourced ingredients: the good life at its best." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/centre-val-de-loire/amboise/restaurant/chateau-de-pray

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@tablethotels

Château de Pray (Amboise, Pays de la Loire) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"With medieval roots and a 17th-century structure the fairy-tale Château de Pray is rich in atmosphere; 14 rooms and one suite occupy the original building, with four more loft-equipped rooms in the slightly more modern Renaissance Pavilion. The estate itself comprises several acres of Loire Valley parkland, and the surrounding area encompasses any number of castles and wineries. Chef Arnaud Philippon oversees the Michelin-starred restaurant, whose dining room, carved into the stone hillside, is in the style locally referred to as “troglodyte” — trust us when we say it’s quite a bit more elegant than it sounds." - Tablet Hotels

https://www.tablethotels.com/en/amboise-hotels/chateau-de-pray

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susangL1452WH

Google

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Château de Pray, a peaceful and charming 800-year-old manor house just on the outskirts of Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley. The property beautifully maintains the character and authentic furnishings of the original manor while offering modern comforts.||||The grounds are lovely, with terraced gardens that lead down to a secluded swimming pool—we didn’t have time to enjoy it, but it looked like a perfect spot to relax. Our breakfast was full and delicious, served in a beautiful dining room with views over the gardens.||||Although we didn’t have the opportunity to dine at the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, it’s a wonderful option for guests looking for a gourmet experience.||||The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, even going out of their way to initiate the return of an iPad I had accidentally left behind.||||Château de Pray offers a welcome retreat from the bustle of nearby Amboise while still being just a short drive away. A lovely and tranquil place to stay in the Loire Valley.||||

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.

GwynnM0503

Google

We loved this gorgeous property, and especially appreciated the pool in the afternoons. The family room in the chateau was perfect for 2 adults and 2 tweens, who felt like princesses in their own little room. But. My husband hit his head multiple times in the little door to the kids room!

Zohar Kuperman

Google

We stayed in this hotel , two couples. We also ate in the amazing restaurant. The hotel is very good, rooms are comfy, only problems, no elevetor and the lack of a small fridge in the room. The restaurant I have no words, an experience to die for. Highly recommend

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!

Rick H.

Yelp

We've been traveling in France for 35 days, and this is the best French restaurant yet. From the ambiance, service and food. Top notch. I had the Veal and my wife had the fish of of the day , which was Sea Bass. Not only were they delicious, they were artistically presented. Every detail of service was meticulously done. From changing out the serving ware to appointed glassware for our wine. The desserts were fantastic too. If you're into this kind of dining, it's the best we've had. We have another week to go, so we might have another chance to beat this experience out

Lily L.

Yelp

Probably the fanciest restaurant in Amboise. We made reservations for 9 PM which was too late to have the full tasting menu, bummer. So we decided for a smaller set menu. The food was good but the flavors were not exceptional. Considering the limited options in Amboise, I don't think you can go wrong by dining here. The service is great. Most speak English and it is definitely full service. It is a bit pricy but it is expected for this type of food and level of service. Make reservations.

Craig K.

Yelp

This meal changed my life. It embodied everything about French cuisine that I had read prior to my arrival. The grounds are small but beautiful. A short drive from Amboise along the Loire River Valley brought us to the historic and amazingly kept grounds. We entered the Chateau and enjoyed the tapestries during our short wait. We had reservations but arrived somewhat early. We all had a cocktail prior to the meal and my Martini Rouge was simple yet perfectly crafted. The temperature of the cocktail was accurate and the ingredients hand selected. We started with a complimentary Carmelized Tomato, Duck and Salmon pastry. It was heavenly. We then shared an appetizer sampler and began our journey. For entrees, we had Duck, Pigeon and Beef. We finished the meal with a Soufle and Pear Cake. From start to finish, the staff completely owned the experience. My recommendation is that you subject yourself to their every preference. They dictated the pace of the meal (3 1/2 hours), every bottle of wine, entree, dessert and the ambience.

Fania M.

Yelp

Made a reservation on La Fourchette for 13h30. La Fourchette has a policy that if you arrive within a 15 minute window your table will remain reserved. We arrived at 13h38 and the chef wanted to leave early, so the refused us the menu we had reserved and made us order only a main a la carte, full price. After complaining, the manager said he would remove something from our bill, when we paid nothing was removed. When we asked his staff they said the item that would have been removed was a tea at the end which we didn't take. The food is good, but in terms of hospitality this is far from being a Michelin star restaurant. I hope this improves.

Big T.

Yelp

Beautiful setup in the heart of Loire valley. the bedroom was big, comfy. We had dinner at the restaurant, it was a bit disappointing, especially for the price. The food was good, however for that amount (around 220 EUR for 2), we were expecting better. The special was available only till 9pm I think, and we had a reservation for 9:15pm, so we couldn't order it. That participated to the disappointment, too.