Le Cardinal : Historic Townhouse in Old Amboise with Castle Views, A/C

Live a bit of French History and stay in 'Le Cardinal', an Historic Stone Townhouse in the center of Old Amboise with private courtyard, parking and views of the Royal Palace.
This three-story classic French Townhouse built in the 1800's was once a part of the bustling Place Richelieu along the Route to Chenonceau, the most famous of the Loire Valley 16th century Chateaux, and was the property of the Priory of St. Thomas.
Le Cardinal is a three-minute walk from the Royal Palace and two minutes from the Rue Nationale, with its Clock Tower, clothing and antique shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cheese shops, bakeries, bike rentals, etc.
The popular Amboise Open Market, along the Loire River, is only a six-minute walk, as is the Chateau Clos Luce, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, now a museum in his honor.
After a day of visiting the quintessential Chateaux of the Loire Valley, you will have the pleasure of returning to your home located on a cul-de-sac, facing the Park Jeanne d'Arc.
The townhouse has Air-Conditioning.
There is one parking space beside the townhouse.
There is a private courtyard off the kitchen with fountain and eating area.
When you enter Le Cardinal, you will be transported back to another time with its intricate tiled floors, four marble fireplaces, detailed wainscoting, chandeliers and antique furnishings.
The ground (1st US) floor is light and spacious with a classical foyer and elegant salon complete with crystal chandeliers and marble fireplace. 
Next to the living room, there is a half-bathroom.
The open kitchen has a center island, rustic large double basin sink and modern appliances. 
The large dining area also has a marble fireplace as well as wainscoting, chandelier, Henri II buffet, large French farm table that seats 8 and classic French terra cotta tile floor.
Head up the stairs off the kitchen, to the first (2nd US) floor complete with rich parquet floors to the first bathroom with open shower and all new fixtures. 
There are two bedrooms each with large windows looking over the Place Richelieu, with decorative marble fireplaces. 
The main bedroom has a French queen size bed and antique canopy.
On this floor, there is also a small bedroom with a single bed.
The second (3rd US) floor is a treat for the senses with large oak beams, slanted roof line and parquet floors. 
The second bathroom is directly to your right and features all new fixtures including a large soaking tub, electric towel rack and clothes washing machine and dryer. 
Next is the sitting room with a sofa bed, large TV, and a splendiferous view of the castle. 
The second main bedroom is next and has exposed beams, a dormer window and a French Queen bed.
Live the life of French Gentry and stroll among the Amboisiens filling your basket with all the delights the Touraine has to offer. 
Then, return to Le Cardinal, your Amboise Townhouse, to prepare your meal and dine in the stone terraced courtyard off your kitchen. 
Retire to your elegantly decorated bedroom and live the life of French gentry.

1 queen bed (160 x 200 cm) in master bedroom
1 queen bed (160 x 200 cm) in 2nd bedroom
1 single bed (80 x 190 cm) in 3rd bedroom
1 convertible sofa bed in salon
1 portable baby bed (pack'n'play)
Shower, sink, toilet - in master bathroom
Bathtub, sink, toilet - in 2nd bathroom
Separate wc (on ground floor)
Air-conditioning
Fully equipped kitchen - cooktop, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Iron/Ironing board
High speed WIFI/Internet
Free Long Distance Phone Calls
Large flat screen TV

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Bookings cancelled 30 days or more before the start of the stay will receive a 100% refund.
• Bookings cancelled 14 days or more before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund.