Hotel Grand Monarque is an 18th-century post house, located at the heart of the Loire Valley in Azay-le-Rideau, 150 metres from its famous castle It features a lounge bar The hotel with stone walls and exposed beams is set within a large tree-lined courtyard The spacious guest rooms are uniquely decorated with antique furnishings and each have a private bathroom All rooms have free Wi-Fi connection A daily buffet breakfast is served daily at a surcharge Free parking is available nearby, and private parking is available upon request for guests exploring the Indre-et-Loire region by car Tours Val de Loire Airport is 35 km away Bike storage is available on site and several cycling paths can be found in the area