Review l'orangerie The setting is genuinely special. A dining room carved into the rock, arched windows onto the château courtyard, the kind of place that makes you feel the evening is going to be worth it. And for the first part of the night, it was. Friendly service, attentive staff, good food. We were a table of five, three on the tasting menu and two ordering à la carte, and things started well. Then the room got busier, and things started to slip. **The dietary substitution** One person in our group is lactose intolerant. We flagged it early, the waiter checked with the kitchen, and the proposed swap for a goat cheese dish was: half a lettuce, two flowers, olive oil and balsamic on the side. That was it. Half a lettuce. In a Michelin-starred restaurant, with time to prepare something thoughtful. We would have been far more generous with this review, but a plain salad deserves a plain and dry review. So here we are. **Service** Started strong, faded badly as the restaurant filled up. The younger staff were clearly still learning and were left quite exposed once the room got busy. We ended up pouring our own wine at multiple points, which we genuinely do not mind, but it does not belong in this type of restaurant. **Food and pacing** The first courses were good. Solid cooking, nice presentation, no complaints. But one of the à la carte desserts, a galette, came out overcooked and burned. That one should not have made it past the kitchen. And the time between dishes was excessive at points, over 30 minutes between some courses, which at this price point and with this reputation is hard to justify.

“Fabulous classic chateau experience”

Return visit

“Met expectations once again. Friendly and very hospitable staff.”

Our 2nd stay here. By chance, we had exactly the same room as last time. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was well presented. At our time of travel the restaurant was not open but staff assisted with alternative restaurant bookings once again.

Amazing historic building with a great pool and a Michelin star restaurant on site

“Absolutely recommended.”

This hotel was a complete delight. From check in to check out, pool to food and the complete hotel experience/ambience makes you smile. Also, a visit to Le Clos Lucé a few minutes away in Amboise is a 'must'. Great experience and sums up why I love the Loire Valley.

“Expensive and in need of refurbishment”

The Chateaux is overdue a renovation. The much vaunted resteraunt was disappointing to say the least, with too much effort on the ‘frills’ like serving water every 5 mins but serving our own wine having asked 3 times and the food was heavy on presentation but light on flavour - it also took nearly 2 hrs to get to the main course.

Lugar charmoso e cheio de historia. Restaurante do hotel é excelente

“Superb!!! Highly recommend”

Everything

The Chateau is very good.

location was Ok bread choices

“Stunning chateau near Amboise”

Lovely chateau on edge of Amboise city centre. Friendly staff.

“Nice castle but disappointing dining experience.”

The location was superb, it was pleasant to stay in this ancient castle with nicely decorated rooms which equipped with mordern washroom. Staff were polite and helpful. Parking was safe and easy.

“Highly recommended”

A very comfortable hotel. Excellent service throughout our stay. Great location to explore Amboise area. Swimming pool area extremely pleasant area to relax after a day of visiting chateaux. Be aware that restaurant is not open Sunday evening to Wednesday - I can’t comment on restaurant therefore as this coincided with visit.

Attractive Chateau retaining its character. Very helpful and engaging staff. Comfortable rooms in period style. Excellent dinner in the restaurant.

“Very enjoyable”

Charming

“Memorable stay and dinner in a charming and historic property:”

The beautiful property, refreshing pool, and of course the incredible restaurant made this a spectacular stay! This property has the perfect mix of history, charm and also comfort. The evening dinner outside on patio will be a night my husband, daughter and I will remember for a lifetime. Truly lovely and special stay. Also, well located in quiet area that is quick drive for touring Amboise and surrounding region. Good recommendations provided by hotel staff for sightseeing.

“beautiful building and surroundings, short drive to Amboise with easy parking, great location”

beautiful setting, swimming pool, friendly staff, good breakfast

“Great little Chateau and fantastic spot”

The pool and rooms were fantastic.Staff were very helpful and attentive

“Stunning chateau. great staff. Lovely pool”

The building, gardens and location was just Beautiful. The swimming pool outdoors and warm was magical and the interior decor and well proportioned rooms were just lovely. I can’t fault it. They also had car charger and a bike store. Staff were very helpful

“Easter 2023”

Excellent customer service, always willing to help and book/organise Beautiful grounds. Silent, relaxed. Private parking. Restaurant very good.