The Château de Pray, a 4-star castle hotel near Amboise
A charming château hotel with a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant
Perched on the hillside on the south bank of the Loire, the Château de Pray has watched over the valley for centuries and holds the secrets of some of the finest chapters in French history.
Just a stone’s throw from Amboise, the Château de Pray is a 4-star hotel and a Michelin-starred restaurant, set within 5 hectares of wooded grounds. French-style gardens, terraces, a kitchen garden and a heated swimming pool combine to create an exceptional setting in the heart of the Loire Valley.
This magnificent 13th-century château, remodelled during the Renaissance and flanked by its two defensive towers, is a peaceful haven from which to explore Amboise and the châteaux of the Loire Valley.
Here, you'll find all the pleasures you need for an exceptional getaway to share with your loved ones, family or friends.
The rooms at the Château de Pray
19 charming rooms in the heart of the Loire Valley, set amongst the château and its outbuildings.
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, it offers a unique setting, before the talent of the head chef, Arnaud Philippon, and his team transports you.
Subtlety and creativity come together to introduce you to cuisine with a touch of the exotic, where the richness of local produce is skilfully combined with flavours from further afield.
A meal bursting with a thousand flavours, in our Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant near Amboise, which takes you on a culinary journey.
Services
The Château de Pray welcomes you to an exceptional setting in the heart of the Loire Valley, with its guest rooms, 5-hectare grounds and facilities designed to ensure a relaxing stay.
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
Restauration
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
Château de Pray is an ideal venue for hosting your events, whether private or business-related.
Weddings, birthdays, meals with family or friends, seminars or corporate events: we’ll help you organise your event, whatever the format and number of guests.
Weddings, celebrations and private events.
Seminars, meetings and business events.
