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Le Grand Monarque

4.0 star property
A charming hotel near Château Azay-Le-Rideau where travelers can explore historic French countryside by bicycle and enjoy evening drinks in a welcoming atmosphere

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Le Grand Monarque provides an eco-friendly base near the Valley of the Goupillières and Château de l'Islette. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, park their bicycles on-site for countryside adventures, and unwind with drinks at the hotel's bar after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Tradition Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Azay-le-Rideau, Le Grand Monarque is in the city centre and in a regional park. Château de l'Islette and Château d'Usse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Château Azay-Le-Rideau and Valley of the Goupillières. Château de Langeais and Château de Villandry are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
3, Place de la République, Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-loire, 37190

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Château de Chenonceau - 38 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Azay-le-Rideau Station - 2 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'orangerie D'azay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Q de Bouteille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Auberge de XIIe Siècle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar De La Plage - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Grand Monarque

Upscale hotel near Château Azay-Le-Rideau
Located close to Valley of the Goupillières and Château de l'Islette, Le Grand Monarque provides a bar and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 2 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Le Grand Monarque include comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 7 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 527 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 December to 26 December:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 8.5 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 7 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, ANCV Cheques-vacances and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Grand Monarque Azay-le-Rideau
Grand Monarque Hotel
Grand Monarque Hotel Azay-le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque Azay Rideau
Grand Monarque
Le Grand Monarque Hotel
Le Grand Monarque Azay-le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque Hotel Azay-le-Rideau

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Grand Monarque pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Le Grand Monarque?

Self-parking is available for EUR 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Le Grand Monarque?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Grand Monarque?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Le Grand Monarque located?

Located in the heart of Azay-le-Rideau, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Château Azay-Le-Rideau and Valley of the Goupillières. Château de l'Islette and Château de Langeais are also within 9 mi (15 km). Azay-le-Rideau Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Le Grand Monarque Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in Azay-le Rideau if you want to see the castle. Staff was fantastic and offered great restaurants recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Very clean rooms and within walking distance of restaurants. Private parking within grounds of the hotel Very good breakfast We were well looked after by the hosts Would definitely rebook Bela
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building at the heart of the town w easy walkability to eats. Map of must sees was provided. & staff lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms. Friendly. Accessible. Parking on premises. Great tips on where to eat. Lovely breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant. Le Grand Monarque was recommended by a friend in the UK who stays there regularly. He really did us a favour as it is a fabulous and very interesting hotel with exceptional staff (especially Natalie on Reception). The parking is great value at €7 per night and the breakfast was delicious and nicely varied. Located in the centre of the small town of Azay-le-Rideu this hotel is an absolute gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful hotel

Great customer service. Accommodating attitudes. Breakfast was wonderful - scrambled eggs to order. Big plus was the parking across the street in a secured court yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at Le Grand Monarque, Azay-le-Rideau for 3 nights. Everything was great: central location, large room, very quiet and they have a parking location near by. All staff at the reception was wonderful but I would like to give our special thanks to Isabelle. She was above and beyond making recommendations, booking restaurants, suggesting stores and point if interests. Thank you, Isabelle for your fantastic job!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High marks.

A lovely stay, and the staff could not possibly be nicer or more helpful. This is a historic property that forms its own compound in the heart of the pleasant village of Azay-le-Rideau. The hotel is a short walk from one of the most splendid of the Loire chateaux, and is aso centrally located for daytrips throughout the region. Our room was large and comfortable, if a bit sparsely furnished. The bathroom was quite new, modern, and well-fitted out. We'd happily have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel for a one night stopover in a beautiful lication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Clean, great shower pressure, comfortable beds. Lovely courtyard, locked bicycle storage included. We enjoyed our stay very much, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience.

I’m not usually compelled to leave reviews for goods and services I use but this place was so cool. It’s in the center of this amazing little midlevel town and a renovated 18th century manor but with all the comforts of a new hotel. They did a great job preserving the history while modernizing. Room and furniture was emasculate and the air conditioning was superb. The staff were very attentive, professional, and helpful. Breakfast and dining area were great! Highly recommend this place. A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old Relais de Poste, converted into a luxurious property. Everything was great. Nice sized rooms, lobby, bar, and breakfast. A fantastic location a few minutes walk from great restaurants and the Cheap Away le Rideau. An EXCELLENT value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent de A à Z, je ne peux rien dire de plus. Je recommande cet hôtel avec plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

françois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bon petit dejeuner
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
De passage a Azay le rideau De l'accueil, a la chambre en passant par le petit déjeuner parfait. Nous recommandons cet hôtel..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Etape de charme, accueil et service professionnels, très bonne literie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beau et confortable. Personnel courtois; a recommander
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très agréable séjour, excellent hôtel, calme et confortable, à revenir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un séjour de grande qualité

Excellent séjour, accueil vraiment très agréable, ambiance propreté, décoration au top et que dire du petit déjeuner : en un mot délicieux.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel de province

Très bien sans bruit, c est rare! Manque cnews ou BFMTV dans la salle du petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil et le surclassement.Courtoisie. Élégance dans une splendide maison ancienne et parfaitement équipée. Un séjour à refaire dans ce merveilleux hôtel. sent bien et le personneatte
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel très bien situé, chambre impeccable au charme fou. Propreté +++ Un personnel compétent et aux petits soins. Je dispose d’un véhicule électrique et rares sont les établissements permettant une charge optimale sans encombre et cette fois je n’ai eu aucun souci. Le petit déjeuner servi dès 7:30 est copieux et de qualité. Un hôtel incontournable dans la région.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très belle chambre confortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Etape au bord de l'Indre

Très bel hôtel juste au milieu de la petite commune de Azay le rideau, et à 2 pas du château. Belle demeure ancienne superbement rénovée. Avec parking privé clos. Chambre vaste, et claire. Sanitaire impeccable. WC isolé de la salle de bain. Petit déjeuner très correct, dans une salle chaleureuse . Personnel charmant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024