Le Grand Monarque

This hotel is situated in Azay-le-Rideau, around 150 metres from the famous and charming castle. Set in Touraine in the heart of the Loire Valley, this hotel is around 1.1 km from the Gardens of Villandry, 4.5 km from the Chateau de Chenonceau and 2 km from Chateau de Usse (Sleeping Beauty). Guests will find a bus stop just 10 metres from the hotel and Azay-le-Rideau train station is 2 km away. Tours and Tours-St. Symphorien Airport are around 25 km from the hotel.This old posting station from the 18th century has become a charming boutique hotel, with exposed beams and tuffeau stone, and centuries-old trees in the back yard. Renovated in 2011, the historical hotel offers 26 guest rooms and facilities include a lobby with a hotel safe for valuables, a restaurant, a breakfast/dining room, wireless Internet access and a car park.The traditional rooms are individually decorated in the spirit of this ancient posting station; some still with the original exposed beams and tuffeau stone. They are equipped with double or king-size beds, an LCD TV with international channels and wireless Internet access. An en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, an in-room safe and individually regulated heating also feature as standard.A breakfast buffet is served each morning and guests may select their lunch from a set menu.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.From Paris (A10), go past Tours and take exit 24 (for Chinon and the A85). Follow the E60 and then take the D751 towards Chinon/Azay-le-Rideau. From the A85, take exit 8 or 9.