Chambord, FranceMontlivault
Ezia
Culinary village inn
Culinary village inn
The inn functions as an extension of the dining room, where long tasting menus finish just upstairs.
What it’s good at
Listed
Four contemporary bedrooms frame a quiet inner courtyard with views of Montlivault church.
Listed
Chef Nicolas Aubry pairs Michelin-starred Loire dining with four serene village bedrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the four rooms are comfortable and contemporary and overlook either the inner courtyard or Montlivault church.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Montlivault's village church stands next door, and Château de Chambord is a ten-minute drive down the road.
The rooms
Four bedrooms look out on the courtyard or Montlivault church, and one sets a standalone bathtub beside the bed.
Restaurant
Ezia
Tables look through floor-to-ceiling glass toward the village church, and the open kitchen turns out Michelin-starred seasonal menus.
How it began
The property formerly housed La Maison d'à Côté, taken over in 2022 and renamed after the owners' children.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.