Charming studio 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)