Book a hotel near Château-Gaillard, Amboise

Dig deeper into local history at Chateau d'Amboise, an unmissable attraction for any history fan.

It's located in Amboise, a journey of 120 miles (193 kilometers) from the capital of the nation, Paris.

If you're going all the way to Chateau d'Amboise, you might as well book a room that's close to it. You'll find as many as 10 hotel options within 2 miles (3 kilometers). Many travelers enjoy the Le Choiseul, Relais du Silence Château de Perreux and Le Clos d'Amboise, 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers), 2 miles (3 kilometers) and 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) away, respectively.

There are a handful of low-priced hotels within walking distance that might just be the ticket. You could make a reservation at the La Breche, 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) away, or you may prefer the Inter-hotel Chaptal, which is 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) away.

At the end of a big day on your feet, relax in luxurious settings at any of the several sophisticated establishments that are a few minutes away. The Novotel Amboise is 1 mile (2 kilometers) away, or the Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley is 0.9 miles (1.4 kilometers) away, and they're both wonderful choices.

Pause Cafée is the ideal location for a quick cup of hot coffee or a delicious pastry, cake or tart. It's just a few minutes' walk from Chateau d'Amboise. When you've built up a real appetite, La Réserve is also close by, and is an exceptional place to enjoy dinner. Encounter a new facet of the neighborhood and sip on some wine at Bistrot L'Atelier, also just down the road.

Other Things to Do Near Chateau d'Amboise

• Both locals and tourists often take part in tours of Clos-Luce, a memorable historic residence.
• St. Denis Church is a peaceful house of prayer. You can merely look at it from the street or find out if you're able to spend a bit of time inside.
• Water sports enthusiasts should spend some time at Loire Aventure CKCA, where there's plenty of activities that will get you out on the water.
• Be sure to visit Pagoda of Chanteloup, a towering structure you're unlikely to miss, for a bit of insight into the area's history.
• On a gloomy day, Mini-Chateaux Park is the perfect location if you're accompanied by youngsters.

When you've done enough exploring, jump on the train at Gare d'Amboise, only 0.6 miles (1.0 kilometer) from Chateau d'Amboise.