Overview
Relais de Chambord is a study in understated elegance. Situated on the banks of the Cosson River in the shadow of The Château de Chambord, this refined boutique hotel occupies the 16th century building that once housed King Francis I’s stables. Guests can take advantage of the proximity to the estate, which includes manicured formal gardens and an extensive UNESCO-designated 13,500 acres of surrounding forest. Tour the domain on foot, bicycle, horseback, and even hot air balloon, or head to nearby châteaux in a vintage 2CV. There's also an elegant bar and restaurant with a terrace facing the castle, as well as a spa with outdoor hot tub.
Accommodations
The Amenities
- Le Grand Saint-Michel Restaurant offering refined, seasonal French cuisine for breakfast, brunch, and dinner and the cozy Bar du Relais with chateau-facing summer terrace, billiards, and board games
- In-room dining
- Spa by Nuxe offering a variety of wellness treatments as well as steam room, a sauna, relaxation area, and an outdoor jacuzzi with views of the castle
- Tennis courts
- 1,500-acre nature reserve with walking and biking paths
- Horseback riding tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- 4x4 all-terrain vehicle tours of the Chambord's nature reserve and vintage 2CV tours of nearby castles and historic towns
- Boat tours along the Cosson river