We (2 adults, early 60s) are going to Paris, then the Loire for a few days in early October. We're looking for recommendations for charming B&Bs in or around Amboise, not too expensive (150 euros, hopefully including breakfast). A small hotel would be OK as well. Also, any recommendations about specific chateaus to visit, wine tasting or other activitites would be nice.

Thanks.

We stayed at a lovely B&B in Chenonceaux called "La Roseraie", www.hotel-chenonceau.com. It's in a great location walking distance to the Chenonceaux Chateau. Their prices are very reasonable and the restaurant connected to the small hotel serves delicious meals. Check out the reviews on Tripadvisor. Be sure not to miss the Chambord Chateau, also, and Chateau Clos Luce, where Leonardo de Vinci lived in Amboise.

I also like La Roseraie and it is wonderful but it is a hotel, not a chambre d´hote (B&B).

Here are a few suggestions for chambres d´hotes in this area:

http://www.moulinfrancueil.com/
http://www.chateau-du-petit-chene.com/
http://www.letapegourmande.com/

And another hotel:
http://www.aubergedelaunay.com/

Without a doubt, I would stay at Le Vieux Manoir, in Amboise!
http://www.le-vieux-manoir.com/

Here's the official gites de france website, that also lists B&Bs [chambres d'hotes]

http://www.gites-de-france.com/locat...bre-hotes.html.

you can search by map or by town.

have a great trip!

I stayed twice years ago in Onzain - halfway between Blois and Ambois, across the Loire from Chaumont. Stayed at
www.chateau-tertres.com
Nice view of the chateau of Chaumont from the front.

We stayed at Chateau de Nazelles across the river from Amboise.
www.chateau-nazelles.com
Delightful-be sure & checkout the website.

Near Amboise we stayed at Auberge de Launay, a delightful small inn with about 15 rooms and a very nice restaurant. We loved the place.
URL: http://www.aubergedelaunay.com/index_en.html

As for more information, check out my web site on our trip to the Loire. Perhaps it can help you in your planning. Here is the URL: http://www.travel.stv77.com/loire/loire.htm

Not sure if Chinon is too far away for you. We stayed at Logis Saint Mexme and LOVED it. We were almost afraid because it was so inexpensive. Their larger room was 83 Euros per night.

We also really loved the town of Chinon. It isn't as big as Amboise, but it had lots of great restaurants and was a short drive away from Amboise and lots of sites.

http://www.logis-saint-mexme.fr/

Another vote for Le Vieux Manoir. We stayed in the Madame du Barry room on the 2nd floor (European) lovely view over the garden, wonderful included breakfast.

SAvtrav - we didn't stay there, but we loved Chinon too. It's on my wish list for places to stay next time we're in the area. which restaurants would you recommend?

Annhig:

If you get to Chinon, try Les Annees 30 ...

http://www.lesannees30.com/

We had an excellent meal there.

Thought I would follow up and let you all know we booked at Chateau de Pintray, a bit outside of Amboise. Very well reviewed on Trip Advisor. It's 110 euros including a breakfast which the guests also rated highly. Merci for your suggestions!

Lots of great restaurants!

Les Annees 30 was my absolute favorite

http://www.lesannees30.com/

L'Oceanic was great seafood


Au Chapeau Rouge was great also

http://www.auchapeaurouge.fr/

mmmmm - Les Annees 30 looks good.

i think we walked past it but the family only wanted a salad.