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Leonardo's Balcony

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9.8Outstanding

(43 Ratings)

"Lovely accommodation. Valérie was an excellent host. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and all major attractions in Amboise. Would recommend to others."

Laura S.

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(43 Ratings)

House in Amboise

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this house rental

Cozy apartment in a house dating from the 16th century, you will appreciate its charm and authenticity guaranteed by a quality restoration. In the heart of the Chateaux de la Loire, in the historic district of Amboise, this duplex will give you an ideal geographical location between the Place du Château and Clos Lucé. Its quick access to downtown Amboise will allow you to enjoy its many restaurants, shops and craft markets. You will also enjoy a terrace with panoramic views of the Loire Valley and the cave houses of the region. Also enjoy a view of the Castle and the Clos Lucé from your bedroom window. The sun will flood the apartment from morning till night.

Amenities at Leonardo's Balcony

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Map of Amboise

city location on map

Nearby attractions

ZooParc de Beauval

Zoo parc de Beauval entrée Nord

Escape Yourself

Musée du Compagnonnage

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Top rated by guests

Most favorited

9.8Outstanding

(43 Ratings)

"Lovely accommodation. Valérie was an excellent host. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and all major attractions in Amboise. Would recommend to others."

Laura S.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(43 Ratings)

House in Amboise

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Amboise

city location on map

Nearby attractions

ZooParc de Beauval

Zoo parc de Beauval entrée Nord

Escape Yourself

Musée du Compagnonnage

About this house rental

Cozy apartment in a house dating from the 16th century, you will appreciate its charm and authenticity guaranteed by a quality restoration. In the heart of the Chateaux de la Loire, in the historic district of Amboise, this duplex will give you an ideal geographical location between the Place du Château and Clos Lucé. Its quick access to downtown Amboise will allow you to enjoy its many restaurants, shops and craft markets. You will also enjoy a terrace with panoramic views of the Loire Valley and the cave houses of the region. Also enjoy a view of the Castle and the Clos Lucé from your bedroom window. The sun will flood the apartment from morning till night.

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(43 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely accommodation. Valérie was an excellent host. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and all major attractions in Amboise. Would recommend to others.

10.0 / 10.0

Great proximity to the sites, restaurants

10.0 / 10.0

The property was great totally unique in the heart of everything completely redone appliances etc.

The property was great totally unique in the heart of everything completely redone appliances etc.

The property was great totally unique in the heart of everything completely redone appliances The owners and Marie and Jeanne Noel were very accommodating had a bottle of champagne waiting for us upon our arrival and stop to visit to make sure that everything was just perfect the two of them are just perfect and would recommend this place to anyone who wants the Amboise’s experience

10.0 / 10.0

Charming and Historic Gite!

Charming and Historic Gite!

We loved this comfy and well supplied 2 story house! The furnishings were especially nice to come home to and relax either on the large couch in the living room or on the patio overlooking the village, Chateau Amboise and Clos Luce. The kitchen was well supplied and had a dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine as well as a few food staples. An easy stroll down the street brings you to the shops, restaurants and the Loire. From the warm welcome of the owners, Annie Mary and Jean Noel, to the lovely flowers on the beautiful dining table we couldn’t have been more satisfied with our week in Amboise.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely gite: full of character and beautifully situated.

Lovely gite: full of character and beautifully situated.

Super! We had everything we needed and stayed cool, downstairs in particular, in the very hot weather. The terrace was lovely for morning coffee especially as the view was stunning. Our hosts were most helpful, especially in their recommendations.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location in Amboise

Perfect location in Amboise

My wife and I just left this beautiful property overlooking Clos Luce. It was one of the few properties that have a balcony, which was great to have a glass of wine and enjoy the view of Château Amboise and Clos Luce. Cute town with shops and restaurants a short walk from the property. The owners were accessible and left a bottle of sparkling brut from the area! Loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location for touring the Loire Valley

Excellent location for touring the Loire Valley

This apartment is called the Balcony of Leonard for a very good reason. The well situated terrace overlooks the last residence of Leonardo DaVinci. We parked our car by this terrace every day. We then entered a lovely upstairs space that included a bedroom, bath and living area with couch. A set of stairs led down to a spacious area that included a well equipped kitchen and living area with couch, large table and fireplace. We considered both the exterior terrace, with a spectacular view of Amboise, and the interior space to be excellent. It was also very convenient to the town. In the morning, we would walk to the bakery for coffee and croissants (among other treats) and in the evening we would stroll to one of the restaurants in the town. Overall a very nice experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful home in the heart of Amboise

Wonderful home in the heart of Amboise

We stayed here with our 2 daughters, 5 and 7, and we loved it so much. The location couldn't be better - it is across the street from Le Clos Luce and just a couple blocks down the main road into town for restaurants, shops and the Chateau. We felt completely at home, beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and we loved sitting up on the balcony at sunset watching the hot air balloons over Amboise at sunset. Jean and Annie were wonderful hosts and even left us a bottle of Champagne for our arrival which was welcomed after a long day of travel! We highly recommend this as a perfect home base for exploring Amboise and the Loire valley.

8.0 / 10.0

An excellent location to enjoy Amboise and the Loire.

An excellent location to enjoy Amboise and the Loire.

We located"Balcon Leonard" very easily and found a most convenient park for our camper-van in Impasse Moulin. Anne-Marie and Jean Paul were there to welcome us and show us around. The accommodation is lovely, well equipped and very comfortable. By using the entrance via the balcony we had complete privacy. The layout was perfect for us, the steep open stairs down to the living area causing no problem. People with mobility issues or with young children may find this quite difficult. The location of the Gite gives easy access to the town's pedestrian area, cafes and shops. The large Sunday market along the river is a great place to find local delicacies. The two main attractions of the Chateau and The Clos are virtually on the door step. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, particularly the balcony that gave wonderful views over the surrounding area and a great place for meals, drinks and enjoying the sun going down with hot-air balloons floating overhead.

10.0 / 10.0

Views over Clos Luce and the rooftops of Amboise.

Views over Clos Luce and the rooftops of Amboise.

We stayed at Balcon de Leonard for 8 enjoyable nights. The house is comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Everything worked well except the washing machine -- we found a laverie next to the L. Leclerc nearby. The house is well located to visit the area’s chateaus and witness the change from medieval (Donjon de Montbazon) to the Renaissance (Chambord). There is parking in front of the house that will test your skill in driving in reverse. Annie Mary and Jean Noel were gracious hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location

Great location

This home had a fantastic location just steps from Clos Luce (da Vinci's last residence) and a few blocks from the heart of Amboise. It was an easy walk to Amboise Chateau and many restaurants and shopping. There was also a lovely market on Sunday morning down by the river. I would definitely stay here again if I was in Amboise. It was a little tricky to navigate the streets first time we arrived, there is actually parking on the dead end street behind the house.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely Villa

Lovely Villa

Annie and Jean Noel's villa is a little piece of heaven right next to Le Clos du Luce! Walking distance to the heart of Amboise. Easy navigation to the best chateaux! They provided us with a wealth of information about the area and the villa was equipped with all imaginable essentials!

10.0 / 10.0

Couldn't think of a better Amboise rental!

Couldn't think of a better Amboise rental!

The property is a cute house, very close (a short walk) to all historic locations in Amboise. In fact, the next house over was the Clos Luce, Leonardo's residence. The owners were super hospitable and generous, as we had a later than expected arrival. We were 2 adults and 3 kids, and it was the perfect size for us. If we came to Amboise again, the only thing I would change is...I would stay here a bit longer. Amboise is a great town, and this rental was superb!

4.0 / 10.0

Poorly kept, dripping water from ceiling, owner unavailable

Poorly kept, dripping water from ceiling, owner unavailable

The villa is much smaller than what the pictures lead you to believe. There was water dripping through the ceiling on to the base of the stairway from the bathroom, creating a hazard. We let the owner know and she said she was out of town and could do nothing with it so we had to have a pan catching water for our stay. The amenities were few and the furnishings were quite worn and uncomfortable. The directions to the villa were horrible. We were given no address even after asking for it, and had to stop at the local tourist information center to obtain directions. I do love Amboise as a starting point to explore the Loire Valley, however, and the location of the villa is good.

10.0 / 10.0

Quaint self contained, well presented accom with great location, easy walking distance into Amboise

Quaint self contained, well presented accom with great location, easy walking distance into Amboise

The place was great and the owners really friendly and helpful. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone. Well located for visits by car to any of the chateaus plus easy walking distance into Amboise town centre. Apartment was well furnished, clean and nicely laid out.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Bastille day

Perfect Bastille day

What a wonderful base for the Loire Valley and a perfect place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the Bastille day fireworks from our terrace. The kitchen was the best we encountered in our time in France. The washing machine was very welcome. Parking was not at all difficult. Wonderful view of Amboise castle and Leonardo da Vinci's last home. We loved the parade celebrating Leonardo's arrival in Amboise that went past on July 15. Loved your place

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely gîte!

Lovely gîte!

This was a lovely place, exactly as pictured. We only used the kitchen for breakfasts, but it is well stocked with coffee, tea, sugar, cooking oil and spices. If we had been able to stay more than two nights we would have cooked more. Bathroom was large, good shower, had a hair dryer available. Washer was nice to have too. Amazing view of the area and Clos Luce. We were able to walk to everything: the chateau, restaurants, market and bread store, even to the main town across the bridge. Our hosts were very gracious and their English was better than our French. We did have trouble finding the place since our gps directions wanted us to make turns onto one way streets. My advice would be to follow signs to Clos Luce. We called our hosts and they actually came down to the street and helped us find the place. Would love to return to Amboise someday and stay here another time!

10.0 / 10.0

Super lovely and cozy house neighboring Leonardo Da Vinci's home

Super lovely and cozy house neighboring Leonardo Da Vinci's home

Our visit was just too short, but this lovely gite has everything you need even for a longer stay — especially a beautiful, modern kitchen. The beds are comfortable, the shower is large and hot, and there is enough room to spread out. We had a wonderful time in Amboise and loved being Leonardo's neighbors for a few days! The owners are very nice and met us on both ends of our trip to drop off and pick up keys.

10.0 / 10.0

The Highlight of our 3 weeks in France!

The Highlight of our 3 weeks in France!

For a "Hub & Spoke" approach to visiting this delightful area and the chateaus of the Loire Valley, this two-level apartment was a HUGE find!! At the top of the hill that climbs above Amboise, it was convenient, perfect as a home base and super comfortable! While still providing a sense of the antiquity of the region, this beautiful little place had many contemporary features, including a slick, modern kitchen with a window that looked out on DaVinci's old digs. It boasted two entries, the lower staircase stepping down to a courtyard shared by troglodyte dwellers and out the back gate to town; the upper entrance (street side where we parked our Fiat) was preceded by a terrace that overlooked all of Amboise. Perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon glass of wine. The owners, Annie Mary & Jean have put their heart & soul in to this treasure...they are charming, attentive and helpful. Highly recommended!!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely gite in a great location!

Lovely gite in a great location!

We had a great stay here in Amboise! The gite is cute and clean and the beds were super comfortable.The location is fabulous, right across from the De Vinci museum and a quick 5 minutes walk right into town. The owners are really nice people, left us a bottle of lovely white wine, which we enjoyed on the little upstairs deck overlooking the castle! While we were there it suddenly got really hot and the owners immediately dropped off a cooling unit. Very professional, kind and responsive. We would love to come again and highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Best location in Amboise

Best location in Amboise

What a great place. Amboise is the perfect town from which to explore the Loire valley. This gite is 100 meters away from Clos Luce (the museum where DaVinci lived) and minutes a way from the chateau and restaurants. Only 12 km to Cheninceau and Le Bon Laboureur restaurant. You just can't go wrong. The owners are wonderful and have done a beautiful job of restoration. A very good value as well.

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful hillside home in the heart of town.

A beautiful hillside home in the heart of town.

We had a wonderful stay in this place. It was just a few houses down from the Chateau du Clos Luce and a 10 minute walk into town. The house is well appointed with everything you would need and the owners were welcoming and kind, they even surprised us with a bottle of wine! This home would work for families as well(children over 5). Plan to stay 2 or more days in Amboise because there is so much to see and do in the area.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Leonardo's Balcony. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Leonardo's Balcony pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Leonardo's Balcony?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.

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