Amboise accommodation from NZ$173

Amboise is where you'll find the Mini-Chateaux Park and the Clos-Luce. The Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley and Novotel Amboise are amongst the closest hotels to the Mini-Chateaux Park, while the Château de Pray and La Breche are close to the Clos-Luce. Alternatively, you could choose to stay at the Chateau De Perreux and Hôtel Chaptal, which are closer to the Chateau d'Amboise.

19 kilometres from the centre of Amboise is the Le Château de Reignac. The Château de la Bourdaisière is situated 13 kilometres away. The Chateau De Jallanges and also the Château de Noizay are some alternative options in Amboise.

You'd have to be a flamin' galah to head off without taking a look at the other things on offer in Centre - Loire Valley. Centre - Loire Valley is blessed with rural landscapes, along with common Centre - Loire Valley tourist sights like the castles and traditional villages. Or spend some time cycling while you are here.

25 kilometres to the west of Amboise is Tours, where you can spend the day exploring the Tours Cathedral, Place Plumereau and Francois Rabelais University. Tours accommodation options are the Best Western Hotel Escurial and Inter-Hotel Ambacia Tours Sud. Or, you could stay in Chinon, 60 kilometres to the southwest of Amboise, where you can pick from the Le Domaine du Héron and ibis Styles Chinon. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Chinon, set aside a little time to check out the Chateau de Chinon, Maison de la Riviere and Chateau de la Grille.

Why not spend an afternoon rubbing shoulders with local sports obsessives at a local game? Circuit de la Sarthe is 85 kilometres to the northwest of Amboise. For travellers who are keen on booking a room close by, make a reservation at the Campanile Le Mans or the Kyriad Le Mans Est.

Tours - Loire Valley Airport is the nearest preferred airport for flying into and leaving Amboise and is 20 kilometres from the centre of town. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Mercure Tours Nord or the Hôtel balladins Tours / Nord.