Le Cardinal Townhouse in Amboise

Le Cardinal Townhouse in Amboise

Live a bit of French History and stay in "Le Cardinal", an Historic Stone Townhouse in the center of Old Amboise with private garden, parking and views of the Royal Palace. This three-story classic French Townhouse built in the 1800's was once a part of the bustling Place Richelieu along the Route to Chenonceau, the most famous of the Loire Valley 16C Chateaux.

Le Cardinal is a three-minute walk from the Royal Palace and two minutes from the Rue Nationale, with its Clock Tower, clothing and antique shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cheese shops, bakeries, bike rentals, etc.

The popular Amboise Open Market, along the Loire River, is only a six-minute walk, as is the Chateau Clos Luce, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci. After a day of visiting the quintessential Chateaux of the Loire Valley, you will have the pleasure of returning to your home located on a cul-de-sac, facing the Park Jeanne d'Arc. There are two parking spaces, a courtyard off the kitchen and a private hedged and fenced garden with incredible views of the Palace.

When you enter Le Cardinal, you will be transported back to another time with its intricate tiled floors, four marble fireplaces, detailed wainscotting, chandeliers and antique furnishings. The first floor is light and spacious with a classical foyer and salon complete with crystal chandeliers and marble fireplace. The open kitchen has a center island, rustic large double basin sink and modern appliances. The large dining area, again with marble fireplace, wainscotting and chandelier, has a classic French terra cotta tile floor.

Head up the stairs off the kitchen, to the second floor complete with rich parquet floors to the first bathroom with open shower and all new fixtures. There are three bedrooms each with large windows and views of the Place Richelieu and the Royal Palace, two of which have marble fireplaces. The main bedroom has a second connecting room with daybed, perfect for families traveling with small children. The third floor is a treat for the senses with large oak beams, slanted roof line and parquet floors. The second bathroom is directly to your right and features all new fixtures including a large soaking tub, electric towel rack and clothes washing machine. Next is the large walk-in closet, then the sitting room with a sofa bed and a splendiferous view of the castle. The second main bedroom is next and has exposed beams and a large double bed.

Live the life of French Gentry and stroll among the Amboisiens filling your basket with all the delights the Touraine has to offer. Then, return to Le Cardinal, your Amboise Townhouse, to prepare your meal and dine in the stone terraced courtyard off your kitchen. Retire to your elegantly decorated bedroom and enjoy the Royal Palace's fireworks display from the best seats in Amboise, your window!

	4bdrm/2ba + convertable beds (Sleeps 6-8) Historic Townhouse
			The lovely town of Amboise welcomes and awaits your visit and exploration

			Enjoy the peace of the outdoor garden landscape

			True French furnishings add to your experience

			Old Style Kitchen with all Modern Conveniences

			After spending the day exploring and making purchases at the local market, enjoy your meal from all your fresh ingredients in this country kitchen dining area

			Soaking Tub & Exposed Beams in upper bathroom

			The main bedroom priovides comfort and amiabance

			With this large of a home everyone can have their own room

			Light and Airy 2nd Floor Bathroom with Walk-in shower

			Your hostess, Veronica, and Nancy love to shop in the vide greniers (town wide flea markets) that can provide a wealth of discoveries and trickets




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	Le Cardinal Townhouse in Amboise Live a bit of French History and stay in "Le Cardinal", an Historic Stone Townhouse in the center of Old Amboise with private garden, parking and views of the Royal Palace. This three-story classic French Townhouse built in the 1800's was once a part of the bustling Place Richelieu along the Route to Chenonceau, the most famous of the Loire Valley 16C Chateaux. Le Cardinal is a three-minute walk from the Royal Palace and two minutes from the Rue Nationale, with its Clock Tower, clothing and antique shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cheese shops, bakeries, bike rentals, etc. The popular Amboise Open Market, along the Loire River, is only a six-minute walk, as is the Chateau Clos Luce, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci. After a day of visiting the quintessential Chateaux of the Loire Valley, you will have the pleasure of returning to your home located on a cul-de-sac, facing the Park Jeanne d'Arc. There are two parking spaces, a courtyard off the kitchen and a private hedged and fenced garden with incredible views of the Palace. When you enter Le Cardinal, you will be transported back to another time with its intricate tiled floors, four marble fireplaces, detailed wainscotting, chandeliers and antique furnishings. The first floor is light and spacious with a classical foyer and salon complete with crystal chandeliers and marble fireplace. The open kitchen has a center island, rustic large double basin sink and modern appliances. The large dining area, again with marble fireplace, wainscotting and chandelier, has a classic French terra cotta tile floor. Head up the stairs off the kitchen, to the second floor complete with rich parquet floors to the first bathroom with open shower and all new fixtures. There are three bedrooms each with large windows and views of the Place Richelieu and the Royal Palace, two of which have marble fireplaces. The main bedroom has a second connecting room with daybed, perfect for families traveling with small children. The third floor is a treat for the senses with large oak beams, slanted roof line and parquet floors. The second bathroom is directly to your right and features all new fixtures including a large soaking tub, electric towel rack and clothes washing machine. Next is the large walk-in closet, then the sitting room with a sofa bed and a splendiferous view of the castle. The second main bedroom is next and has exposed beams and a large double bed. Live the life of French Gentry and stroll among the Amboisiens filling your basket with all the delights the Touraine has to offer. Then, return to Le Cardinal, your Amboise Townhouse, to prepare your meal and dine in the stone terraced courtyard off your kitchen. Retire to your elegantly decorated bedroom and enjoy the Royal Palace's fireworks display from the best seats in Amboise, your window!

	Amenities: Four Marble Decorative Fireplaces, Phone, Satellite TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, High Chair, Folding Baby Bed, No Smoking Pet Friendly. Activities (on site or nearby): The famous chateaux of the Loire, many with summer sound and light shows: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, Chaumont, Azay-le-Rideau, Ussé, Villandry, to name a few; Leonardo da Vinci’s home/museum in Amboise and numerous museums, monuments, and open-air markets in Tours. There are many recreational attractions as well: the aquarium, the mini-chateaux, Fantasy Forest (a children’s amusement park), a wild-life park and horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, and swimming within fifteen minutes of the house, Dining out becomes a fine art with many nearby restaurants in all price ranges, from the deliciously simple to the gastronomical splurge. For the shoppers, there are many gift and specialty shops, as well as antique shops in town. Check the activity calendar for special town fairs with their parades, medieval jousts, and the wonderful Vide Greniers (village-wide flea markets) in Spring and Summer.

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