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Luxurious apartment with terrace and private parking in the center of Tours

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Interior
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious apartment with terrace and private parking in the center of Tours

The "Jardin des Amandiers" is a rare apartment on the ground floor of an old 15th c. Manor of the Order of the Knights Templar. (not accessible to people with reduced mobility) It features a private parking, a great garden, a great living room, a great bed, a great freestanding bath, a great cinema screen... in the greatest calm right in the center of Tours.
Pass the entrance porch, cross the courtyard and the second garden before reaching your flat. You can lunch on the terrace, on the large teak table, or walk straight into the kitchen.
Why not indulge in a authentic Italian espresso, made with beans freshly ground in the coffee machine?
Or perhaps you'll want to settle on the leather sofa to calmly prepare your day's schedule. The wifi fibre connection allows you to surf at very high speed.
The large remote control allows you to lower the projection screen and manage all the home cinema equipment. You can watch TV programmes or blu-ray movies either from the sofa or from a queen bed set on a platform.
You may also relax in the large freestanding bath. The bathroom is also equipped with loudspeakers fitted in the walls, and with customisable mood lighting.

The flat has just been renovated with quality material and equipment :
- solid oak flooring
- furniture made to measure from Cambodian wood
- marble basins
- travertine mosaics
- fashionable stone radiator

in the kitchen :
- Whirlpool espresso machine
- Siemens induction plate
- Bosch multi-fonction oven
- Bosch dishwasher
- Liebbher refrigerator
- Jura coffee machine
- Bodum toaster
- cookery books
- Whirlpool washing-machine

in the living room :
- Habitat leather sofa
- 86 inch electric projection screen
- HD Optoma videoprojector
- Blu-ray player
- surround 5.1 audiophile Marantz/B&W system
- variety of blu-ray movies

In the bedroom :
- Queen size solid oak bed
- high-quality mattress
- Paulmann lighting

In the bathroom :
- large freestanding bath
- waterfall rain shower
- customisable mood lighting
- in-wall speakers
- hair dryer

Historical information :
The house was built during the unification of the city of Tours in the 12th c., as part of Henri II Plantagenet's city wall project. It belonged to the Commandery of the Order of the Knights Templar. The oldest remaining parts date back from the 15th c. The main building is set over two storeys of vaulted cellars from which several underground passages allowed inhabitants to escape and find refuge, for instance in the Cathedral.
Joan of Arc is said to have stayed there when she came to Tours in 1429 to have her armour made by Master Armorer Colas de Montbazon whose workshop was in the same neighbourhood, in the Rue Colbert.

Property manager

Jean-Philippe Auger

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tours, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Saint-Gatien Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • Vinci International Convention Centre - 8 min walk
  • Place Plumereau - 10 min walk
  • Saint Martin Basilica - 11 min walk
  • Parc des Expositions de Tours - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tours (XSH-Saint Pierre des Corps SNCF Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Canailles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L'Académie de la Biere - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Souris Gourmande - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La réserve - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious apartment with terrace and private parking in the center of Tours pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Luxurious apartment with terrace and private parking in the center of Tours located?

Located in Tours City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and St. Julien Church. Musée du Compagnonnage and Archaeological Museum are also within 10 minutes. Tours (XSH-Saint Pierre des Corps SNCF Train Station) is 10 minutes by foot and Tours Station is 10 minutes.

Luxurious apartment with terrace and private parking in the center of Tours Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S., Kennett Square, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Unique Apartment
The apartment is in a very good location and the decor is amazing. Clean, bright, quiet, and all appliances worked well (especially nice to have a new washer/tumble dryer). Good communication with Jean-Phillipe. Very happy with our choice of this apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved apartment
This historic apartment is minutes away from restaurants and bars. No need to use the car to explore Tours. Further afield,Villandry Chateau is a must. The gardens are beautiful. The small town of Amboise is also worth a vist. We loved the Chateau of Chambord.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
appartement très joli et chic!
Désolé, la majeure partie sera en anglais. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans cet appartement. I was sorry not to meet Jean-Philippe in person but we communicated a lot through VRBO. He was very kind about making alternative arrangements for a friend of his to let us into the apartment when our arrival was earlier than his availability. The shower and tub are super cool (and the hot water was delightfully hot, which was great after a rainy, cold day) but definitely takes getting used to in order to get the water to drain properly. We had to help paddle the water into the drain a bit, but it was worth it. We so enjoyed going to Les Halles and cooking at the apartment and had fun watching a DVD on the surround sound big screen during a rainy day. We enjoyed using this lovely location as our home base as we toured the Loire Valley.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I., Mercer Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely in all respects!
This is indeed a luxury property less than one minute walk to the best restaurant street in Tours. The apartment was a total rebuild of an old stone structure and has many designer touches. The large projection TV is situated for viewing from the king size bed. Parking is at a lot less than one minute walk away. The Loire River is 3 minutes away on foot. You can easily walk to the riverside restaurants during the warm months. Ten foot plus ceilings and highest quality appliances. You will enjoy your stay at this property. Very well situated for drives to many of the Loire Chateaux.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect apartment in Tours
Jean-Philippe the owner met me upon my arrival and showed me everything I needed to know about the apartment. It was super clean with lovely appointments, furniture, towels. Kitchen appliances etc. As I was in Tours for a French language course, I spent more time in the apartment than the average tourist. I also did not have a car but there is private parking….a luxury in Tours. The neighborhood is very convenient, close to a Carrefour for groceries, lots of restaurants and everything in the center of Tours. There is a lovely garden but the weather did not cooperate so I did not use it. Now for some of the criticisms of other guests. First the shower. It is true that if you are not careful the floor can get soaked by the rain shower, but I managed to use the shower curtain in such a way that the floor stayed dry. The owner also provides a very easy to use mop if necessary. Others complained about sharp edges on some of the furniture. That was true as well especially if you have young children staying but for me, I was just careful and when I went to sleep I moved the coffee table (it’s on wheels) so that I wouldn’t walk into it during the night. There is plenty of space for clothes and there is a very large bathroom, unusual in France. I would highly recommend the apartment for either a person traveling alone or a couple. If I return to Tours, I will definitely rent the apartment again. Myra USA
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Pleasant Surprise!
After a long and tiring day of travel, arriving at Les Jardine Des Amandiers was a wonderful and pleasant surprise. Jean-Philippe was very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. The apartment had everything you could possibly need to ensure your stay was comfortable and the location very convenient. It was also a very beautiful apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Karla G., Wenatchee, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and parking
We loved the location and the free secure parking. There were a few negatives. One was that the website claims air conditioning and there is none. There are many sharp corners on the dining table, the coffee table and the bed. The shower results in a lot of water that you must mop up each time you shower. There are little steps up to the bed and then to the bathroom that are a concern in the middle of the night. The property manager was great but we will not return,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B., Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, and great location
This apartment is a hidden gem. It is well located within the center of town, so close to the restaurant's, walking distance to the railway station, and the parking makes it the ideal location to explore the region around tours. We stayed for several nights, and it was the perfect base to return to. The design of the apartment is idyllic. Nothing better than sitting outside, enjoying the fading sun with a glass of the local wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish apartment in a prime location.
Well equipped modern apartment in a 14th century building, a bit of a paradox but it works beautifully. The apartment is in a secluded courtyard with gated access and has its own allocated parking space in a nearby parking lot. The old quarter of Tours is literally just around the corner and the Loire is a two minute stroll. A perfect base for exploring Tours and its surrounding area at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The apartment was amazing - beautifully appointed, clean and well-equipped for an extended stay. Location is excellent. In the heart of the old town, half a block to the Loire River, shops and cafes. 10 minute walk to Gare de Tours as a great hub to explore the Loire Valley by train. Host was excellent; great communication from start to finish, friendly and helpful. I will definitely look to stay here again if/when I return to lovely Tours. Thank you Jean-Philippe and Marine!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
Everything was done well. Price was fair. Comprehensive instructions. It was a delight. I recommend using the Laundromat on Rue de Colbert
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ddmcarthur@shaw.ca m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
It was a lovely spot with all the necessary amenities. The check-in process worked well. The bed was extremely comfortable. Again, the location is fabulous
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
We rented the apartment at 16 rue des Amandiers for three weeks this past October/November. The apartment was exceptionally comfortable, neat, and clean and beautifully appointed with all of the modern conveniences of home. An added bonus was the private parking space within a gated area that was included in the price of the rental. It made it convenient to park our car without the hassle of having to find a spot in one of the nearby narrow streets. That was a real benefit, especially after a long but enjoyable day of sightseeing. The apartment was ideally located near great restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and historic sites in the lovely town of Tours, all within walking distance. The train station, gare de Tours, is just a 15-minute walk away. Although we weren't able to meet the owner, Jean-Philippe, his goddaughter, Marine, greeted us and showed us around.. She was extremely kind and helpful in getting us acclimated to our new surroundings. We considered Jean-Philippe's apartment to be one of the highlights of our trip to the Loire Valley and we recommend it highly to anyone planning a trip to that lovely area of France. We'd return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely oasis near the cathedral
This apartment was all it claimed to be and more - spacious, quiet, and elegant. Jean-Philippe was helpful, responsive, and flexible about check-in and check-out times, which I greatly appreciated. If you like to cook, the well-appointed kitchen is a bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and perfect location!
We loved everything about our visit in Tours and cc would love to stay at this property again. The coolest, historic building with modern, beautiful interior. Great communication with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Very stylish, efficient property in a charming, historic building. Location is in a very walkable area of Tours. I'd try to stay there next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise and Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay was wonderful!
This is the second time we have stayed at Jean-Phillipe's beautiful apartment. It is a perfect location in a fantastic city. The apartment is exactly as described and very peaceful, in a perfect location to explore Tours and the surrounding Loire region. Jean-Philipe is a perfect host! Merci Beaucoup!

8/10 Good

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Central Location
Firstly we had a good holiday, we enjoyed the area and the ambience of Le Jardin des Amandiers. However we had expected air conditioning as advertised. When we had the booking confirmation it was explained that it was more of an air circulation system rather than air conditioning. We arrived on a hot day and the temperature inside the apartment was well above what was promised. Also there was no ice compartment in the fridge. Otherwise it was well equipped, comfortable with a good bathroom although the shower flooded the bathroom so we took baths.

10/10 Excellent

Doug B., Hobart, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
We really enjoyed our stay in Le Jardin Des Amandiers and highly recommend this accommodation to a single or couple who want to be right downtown in Tours.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property
The cottage was beautifully decorated, immaculate and in a perfect location. We rented 4 different places throughout France and liked this the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Chic apartment
Quiet, light filled apartment in great location. Short walk to Cathedral and other sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern apartment, excellent location
Would be hard to beat! Jean-Philippe is a great host and explained all needed info about the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

julian g.

Very nice apartment
No problem at all. Owner was very keen to see we were comfortable. Close to great restaurants and river.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Beautiful apartment in great location!
Really well appointed apartment. Quiet and safe, with a large beautiful garden. The host was very nice and available to answer questions.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neale, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great apartment, in a great location. Very comfortable with lots of modern features. Jean-Phillipe explained everything really well. We would definitely recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018