Le Château de Pray
A charming château hotel with a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant
Well-positioned on the hillside on the south bank of the Loire, the château has watched over the valley for centuries, guarding the secrets of the most beautiful pages in French history.
Situated near Amboise city, the Château de Pray is a 4-star hotel with a 1-star Michelin restaurant, nestled in 5 hectares of wooded parkland featuring formal gardens, terraces, a vegetable garden and a heated swimming pool.
This superb 13th-century château, remodeled in the Renaissance and framed by its two protective towers, is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of the Loire.
Here, you'll find all the pleasures you need for an exceptional getaway to share with your loved ones, family or friends.
L’Orangerie
A Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant in a room carved out of the tufa stone
Bathed in natural light, L'Orangerie's troglodyte dining room welcomes you from Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime.
Carved out of the rock, the dining room is initially a feast for the eyes, before the talent of Chef Arnaud Philippon and his brigade comes into play and transports you.
Subtlety and creativity combine to bring you a cuisine from near and far, where the richness of the terroir skilfully meets flavours from near and far.
A meal with a thousand flavours that invites you to travel.
Services
At Château de Pray, every stay is designed to be a retreat of elegance and comfort, supported by an attentive and helpful team.
Accommodation & hospitality
19 rooms spread across the château and its outbuildings, including one room adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Reception is open every day from 7.30 am to 11.00 pm
Concierge service
Organisation of bespoke holidays: bookings, activities, sightseeing, transfers.
Services available on request: massages, newspapers, board games, sewing kit, toiletries, laundry service (except on Sundays).
Bicycle hire (by prior arrangement)
A covered, locked bike shed with a power socket for charging electric bike batteries
BABY & TODDLER CARE:
Cots, high chairs and changing tables are available.
Children’s menu at the restaurant.
We can heat up meals for young children.
Babysitting available on request
Catering
Our Michelin-starred restaurant is open from Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime.
Open from 12 noon to 1.30 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
On days when we are closed, we offer fresh, homemade meal trays prepared by our chef.
For more information, see the «Catering» section.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 am as a buffet, which is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.
Price: €21 per adult – €9 per child (up to and including 12 years old)
Breakfast is available via room service from 8.00 am to 10.30 am
CAR PARK
Secure indoor car park; free of charge and closed from 11.30 pm.
Free outdoor parking at the foot of the castle.
SWIMMING POOL
Heated outdoor pool, bar area and massage available in the afternoons from May to September
Pets
Pets are welcome. A surcharge of €15 per night per pet will apply.
Charging point
A charging point for electric vehicles is available free of charge.
Annual closures
Restaurant
26 October to 10 November 2026 inclusive
4 January to 5 February 2027 inclusive
Hotel
4 January to 5 February 2027 inclusive
Your events at Château de Pray
Le Pray Castle is the ideal venue for hosting your private and business events.
Set amidst 5 hectares of wooded grounds and French-style gardens, treat your guests to an exceptional setting.
The’Orangery, adjacent to the château, can accommodate up to 80 people for your weddings, birthdays, family meals or corporate events.
For more intimate gatherings, our function rooms can be hired exclusively:
Le Petit Salon : up to 20 people
Le Grand Salon : up to 40 people
For your seminars and meetings, Le Caveau offers a calm and inspiring working environment, conducive to reflection and discussion.
If you have any enquiries regarding events, our team is on hand to assist you with organising your project.
