Hotel Grand Monarque, Azay-le-Rideau

Hotel Grand Monarque - A 4-star hotel in an 18th-century coaching inn with tuffeau stone architecture, wine bar, and garden terrace

This 4-star hotel occupies three historic buildings-an 18th-century coaching inn, a Directoire-style building, and a Second Empire mansion-constructed from tuffeau limestone characteristic of Loire Valley chateaux. Accommodations range from 150.5 ft² single rooms to 430.5 ft² junior suites, all featuring air conditioning, satellite TV, coffee machines, and free WiFi. A buffet breakfast at Hotel Grand Monarque includes regional specialties like Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine cheese, Chinon fruit jams, and yogurt from Maurice cheese dairy. The property houses a wine bar serving local Chenin, Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc wines by the glass alongside charcuterie and regional rillettes. Located in central Azay-le-Rideau, the hotel provides private parking and sits directly on the Loire à Vélo cycling route, 0.5 miles from Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and 18.5 miles from Tours. Business amenities include meeting rooms with projectors and paperboards, while family services offer baby cots and bike storage. The Grand Monarque surrounds a garden-terrace with lounge bar service available from spring.

Pros

Three historic buildings feature tuffeau limestone architecture and exposed beams

Wine bar offers regional wines by the glass with local charcuterie and cheeses

Direct access to Loire à Vélo cycling route with bike storage available

Private parking provided for guests exploring Indre-et-Loire by car

Central location in Azay-le-Rideau, 0.5 miles from Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

Cons

No spa or swimming facilities on the property

Smaller Tradition rooms measure 150.5 ft² with 140cm beds