Le Grand Monarque

The Hotel Grand Monarque is a Loire Valley hotel in Azay-le-Rideau, located just 150 metres from its famous and charming castle, ideal for a leisure break in Touraine, the heart of the Loire Valley. This ancient post relay which dates back to the 18th century, has become a charming boutique hotel in the Loire Valley, with exposed beams and tuffeau stone, and with a garden with centennial trees. Guests will be welcomed in uniquely, stylishly decorated and spacious rooms where they can relax after a day of discovery and visits. Guests can unwind in the lounge bar and tea room or rest in the shade in the garden. In winter, the fireplace will be waiting for you. On the evenings the Restaurant Le Grand Monarque offers a traditional cuisine to discover. In the morning, guests will get a great start to the day with a hearty breakfast buffet. In this king's valley, guests will dream about the famous castles nearby, Villandry and its breathtaking gardens, which Usse said to have been the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, Langeais, Chinon and its fortress where Joan of Arc met the future King, all less than 20 minutes away and Chenonceau just 35 minutes away. The hotel's team will be looking forward to sharing with you the region's history and art de vivre. This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property.