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Le Grand Monarque

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Château Azay-Le-Rideau

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Premium Double Room
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16.50 per person)
Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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3, Place de la République, Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-loire, 37190
  • Place, Château Azay-Le-Rideau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley of the Goupillières
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Château de l'Islette
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Tradition Room

Tradition Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Azay-le-Rideau

Central Azay-le-Rideau getaway .Stay at this Azay-le-Rideau hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Château Azay-Le-Rideau and 2 miles (3 km) of Valley of the Goupillières. Château de l'Islette is within 2 miles (3 km) and Château de Langeais is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Cave of Goupillières - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Château de Villandry - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sh Tacos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'orangerie D'azay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Ripaille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Auberge de XIIe Siècle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar De La Plage - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Grand Monarque

4-star eco-certified hotel near Château Azay-Le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Event space at this hotel measures 527 square feet (49 square meters) and includes conference space. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified Le Grand Monarque also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Azay-le-Rideau hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 527 sq ft of conference space
  • 49 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Le Grand Monarque offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 7 per day)
  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

Reviews

Le Grand Monarque Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

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

Justin

Travelled with partner
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

Bahram

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia

Travelled with group
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

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

WILLIAM

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Travelled with group
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

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
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

Adna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

eran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and elegant hotel. Large room and shower. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Outstanding customer service

Larger room with great price. Very good hot water and comfortable bed. Outstanding service by hotel receptionist ERIC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paiboon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A châteaux visitor’s kind of hotel

Perfect stay. Friendly staff. Protected parking. Great location with a nice walk through the pedestrian old town to the chateau. The classic decor you want when visiting chateaux.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bergerac

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and charming hotel, located in a beautiful small town. Convenient central location with secure parking charged at a reasonable rate. Dog friendly and plenty of local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent- very comfortable bed, clean and well presented and with a fabulous wet room 👍 We have stayed at the Grand Monarch before but not for a few years. The upgrades since our last trip are of an exceptionally high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019