Leonardo's Balcony

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Interior
A rooftop terrace with a round table and chairs, a view of the surrounding neighborhood, and a climbing plant.
A rooftop garden with various plants and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy cave-like interior with a bed, a chair, and a table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a staircase, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chateaux de la Loire

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chateaux de la Loire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this holiday home is in the city centre. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chenonceau. Mini-Châteaux Park and Loire Aventure CKCA are also worth visiting.
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Map
Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Clos Lucé Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chateaux de la Loire - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Denis Church - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 5 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caña De Azùcar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Leonardo's Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leonardo's Balcony?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Leonardo's Balcony?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leonardo's Balcony?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Leonardo's Balcony located?

Located in the heart of Amboise, this holiday home is steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Clos Lucé Castle. Château-Gaillard and Château d'Amboise are also within 15 minutes. Amboise Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool property. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

Great proximity to the sites, restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is located in the historic part of Amboise. It is next door to the wonderful Clos Luce. Because the apartment is in a primarily pedestrian district, you must follow the host’s instructions when driving to the property. GPS systems do not work well. You also need to be comfortable driving on narrow streets if you are arriving by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Amboise

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Nous avons été ravis d’accueillir Roberta, des voyageurs très agréables et très respectueux des lieux occupes ,ils ont même pris soins d’arroser les plantes et j’ai beaucoup apprécié leurs passage au château de fontenay où je faisais une exposition Nous recommandons vivement Roberta
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Des hôtes vraiment très agréables, très respectueux des lieux occupés ,ce fut un grand plaisir de faire leur connaissance, nous aimerions les accueillir ,à nouveau dans notre gîte Et nous les recommandons sans probleme
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit charmant et belle vue de la chapelle du Château depuis la terrasse. Valérie est toujours disponible et accueillante !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La circulation dans la ville d'Amboise est un peu difficile en raison de ses rues très étroites et de ses nombreux sens uniques. L'arrivée devant le gîte nécessite un peu de dextérité pour une voiture type SUV mais on s'habitue . On peut se garer devant le gîte ou alors dans un parking gratuit à proximité. L'hôtesse Valérie est charmante et à l'écoute des besoins de ses clients. Le gîte est un petit cocon propre et bien équipé, bien situé en vue du Manoir du Clos Lucé depuis la terrasse et est un point de départ facile vers les châteaux à visiter dans la région.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleuse adresse en plein centre d’Amboise allez-y les yeux fermés ! Merci à Valerie pour sa gentillesse et sa disponibilité !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Un grand merci Claire pour votre évaluation🙏 Au plaisir de vous revoir. Bien à vous.
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10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci lorraine pour votre commentaire, notre escalier est effectivement un peu raide mais pas abrupt et conforme à la reglementation
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Après vérification nous avons constaté que la cuve de la machine à laver était percée suite à une mauvaise utilisation par le précédent client qui ne nous a pas avisé de ce fait' et nous avons donc changé la machine Nous regrettons cet incident
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci beaucoup de vos commentaires nous essayons toujours de donner satisfaction à nos visiteurs et c est un plaisir de les savoir ravis
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci beaucoup pour ce commentaire élogieux nous essayons de faire en sorte que nos hôtes se sentent bien dans notre gîte
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charmante location

Très bien située au coeur d'Amboise et en face du Clos Lucé, cette location est pleine de charme, très bien décorée et chaleureuse. Recommandé pour partir à la découverte de cette magnifique région
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Des hôtes merveilleux et très respectueux des lieux occupes nous recommandons cette famille
Archival

4/10 Poor

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
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