Charming studios in Touraine

Soijick was a fantastic host; friendly, communicative and so helpful. We loved the quaint very french little apartment and garden and would definately stay there again. Highly recommend!

The studio and Amboise were a great hub for exploring chateaus and wineries in the Loire valley. Situated across the river from town, a step outside the studio offers stunning views--especially at night. Our gracious hosts were there to warmly welcome us and provide insights on local attractions. A butcher and bakery are conveniently located across the street and are well worth a visit. The Tabac down the street serves cappuccinos, so breakfast was complete. We don’t speak any French aside from the obligatory pleasantries but managed quite well nonetheless. Everyone we encountered in town was particularly friendly and patiently worked with us. (Our entire stay in France was like this but Amboise was the best!) Amboise is a short walk across a bridge and has its own château and charming renaissance era downtown with walking streets, bakeries, chocolatiers, restaurants and shops. My wife found some nice scarves here at a good price that weren't to be found in Paris, for instance. We visited Chambord, Clos Luce (DaVinci's last home) and Chenonceau. All are worth a visit but we enjoyed the charm and warmth of the latter two the most. The studio was cozy but clean and well stocked with all of the essentials for cooking. It's an odd thing to mention, but the shower had a fantastic flow reminiscent of pre-flow restrictor days. We also had the use of the beautiful patio where we unwound at the end of the day. The only hiccup was finding a place to park upon arrival. If you have the pleasure of staying here, do inquire in advance about how to reach the parking area behind the building. Note that we also considered Blois for our Loire valley visit but after visiting it we were glad we chose Amboise instead. It was far less commercial and thus more relaxing and romantic. If you choose to stay in Amboise you couldn't find a better combination of a great location and gracious hosts who will greet you like family. Our stay here capped off an unforgettable visit to France.

We had a fantastic holiday in Amboise. We were greeted by our colourful and friendly host, who was extremely kind and helpful. Our quirky studio overlooked the Loire and we had a beautiful view of the chateau. It was comfortable and well equipped, with a lovely courtyard so we could eat outside. We were even given a bottle of wine to welcome us. We started with a Segway tour around Amboise which was really good fun and surprisingly easy. A great way to see the sights. We also took a Canadian canoe down the Cher to Chenonceuaux - stunning scenery. The restaurants were very good and the general ambiance was relaxing. I am sure we will come again.

A magnificent view of the Loire river. This is a charming little studio and only a short walk from the beautiful village Ambroise. Highly recommendable. Soizick Yver, the owner of the studios is truly accommodating in every way and a true gem of a person. My vacation was made exceptional with her guidance, her knowledge of the regions of France and her personal travelling experience which is plentiful. Carolyn (Quebec, Canada)

Già in fase di trattative via e-mail la signora Yver mi è subito sembrata una persona intelligente, gentile ed aperta; quando l’ho conosciuta personalmente le mie impressioni sono state del tutto confermate: è una persona simpatica e disponibile, con cui è veramente un piacere parlare e confrontarsi, anche perché è una grande viaggiatrice con un genuino interesse per le culture degli altri paesi. Nei suoi studi (io ho soggiornato in uno, ma l’altro è identico), estremamente confortevoli, non manca niente: in particolare ho apprezzato moltissimo l’impianto di riscaldamento a pavimento e la connessione wi-fi velocissima. In caso di bisogno, o anche solo per ricevere qualche suggerimento su come organizzare il proprio soggiorno, la signora Yver e il marito, che abitano sopra ai due studi che affittano, sono sempre disponibili; sono sinceramente grato ad entrambi per avere contribuito a rendere davvero piacevole il mio soggiorno: non a caso, invece delle due settimane inizialmente previste, mi sono fermato un mese e mezzo. Amboise, oltre ad essere sede di un importante castello, nonché della dimora dove trascorse i suoi ultimi anni Leonardo da Vinci, si trova a metà strada tra le due interessanti città di Tours e Blois, e al centro della valle della Loira, quindi in una posizione ideale sia per chi vuole visitare solamente i castelli più importanti, sia per chi, come ho fatto io, non vuole tralasciare quelli “minori”, spingendosi fino a Orleans da una parte e a Nantes dall’altra. Very briefly in English: I appreciated everything: the studio is nice and cosy, with a wonderful heating system and an amazingly good wi-fi connection; Mrs Yver and her husband are the nicest and kindest landlords I have ever met in years of travelling and renting flats all over Europe; Amboise is a nice town and a perfect location to explore the whole Loire valley.

Studio très propre, bien équipé, idéalement situé. Soizyck est très gentille et nous a reçu agréablement. Je recommande ce petit bijou avec une vue magnifique. Et notre chien Charlie dit un grand merci pour son accueil

Face au château d’Amboise Tout ce fait à Pied Propriétaires sympathiques Très bon accueil Tranquille au calme

Bien situé, propre, très calme et propriétaires charmants.