Relais de Chambord

The Hotel

Welcome to Relais de Chambord, the only hotel in the château’s enormous private 5,440-hectare estate. Our history dates back to the middle of the 16th Century when King Francis I decided to create a royal hunting lodge. Although it was intended to be a hunting lodge, it became the largest Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley: The Château de Chambord. The lodge encompasses an extensive 13,500-acre enclosed forest, as well as a neighboring building, originally designed as the King’s stable, which today is the complex that is Relais de Chambord. Once you arrive, you will be surprised by this unique location, facing the Château de Chambord, but also by the hotel’s façade, modern yet classic at the same time. In 2018, while Relais de Chambord was restored into a contemporary boutique hotel, it still retains its authentic charm by maintaining part of the original façade and has recreated the traditional window frames in red so typical of the Chambord region. The renovation project into luxury accommodation was carried out by renowned French architect, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, with the utmost respect for its unique architecture and natural surroundings. Our stylish rooms, full of natural light, are equipped with high-end comfort combining velvet, wood and ceramics. Due to the architectural history of Relais de Chambord, every room is unique, so guests will find each one slightly different in a charming and individual way.