Ezia
Sober, modern French — clean lines, contemporary decor, no fuss. The restaurant is the star; the rooms play a supporting role. Laura and Nicolas Aubry run the whole show themselves, which gives it a genuinely personal feel.
Book the restaurant when you book the room — it fills up fast and is the whole point of staying here
Why It Matters
One Michelin Star restaurant (2025 MICHELIN Guide France). Chef Nicolas Aubry previously ran Christophe Hay's two-star operation; this is his solo debut. The seasonal, Loire-focused tasting menus are the reason people make the trip.
Ezia is, first and foremost, a restaurant. Chef Nicolas Aubry — trained at Ferrandi and honed across years under Christophe Hay — took over what was La Maison d'à Côté and relaunched it as his own thing in 2022, earning a Michelin star quickly. The four hotel rooms feel like a smart afterthought: tidy, contemporary, and aimed squarely at guests who want to eat a serious tasting menu and not drive home afterward. It sits in the small village of Montlivault, 7km from Château de Chambord.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Cocoon
From EUR95 / nightGround-floor room designed for accessibility, opening onto the inner courtyard. Quieter than the church-facing rooms. The only room with WC inside the bathroom rather than separate.
Queen Size (160 x 200 cm)
Cuir
From EUR150 / nightThe largest and most praised room. First floor, facing the quiet inner courtyard. Has a proper lounge area with a large sofa, a walk-in Italian shower, and separate WC. Consistently mentioned as the best room in the house in guest reviews — and reportedly over 35 sqm for under €200.
King Size (180 x 200 cm) · 35 sqm
Ecaille
From EUR120 / nightFirst-floor room overlooking the church. The standout feature is the freestanding bathtub placed at the centre of the room — a bold design choice in an otherwise sober, modern space. Separate WC.
King Size (180 x 200 cm)
Plume
From EUR95 / nightFirst-floor room with a view of the Montlivault church. King-size bed, full bathtub, and a separate WC. Reviewers specifically call it out as spacious and well-decorated.
King Size (180 x 200 cm)The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Ranked among the world's top zoos, 53km from the hotel. Home to 800+ species including giant pandas.
14km from the hotel. Chronicles the story of 7 French kings and 10 queens across several architectural periods.
The largest château in the Loire Valley, 7km from the hotel. François I's Renaissance masterpiece, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. 5,440 hectares enclosed in Europe's largest walled park.
A restored 19th-century Loire wine estate 25km from the hotel, offering cellar visits and tastings.
One of the largest cellars in Touraine, 45km away. Self-guided tour through a 'cellar of lights' followed by a tasting.
Hot-air balloon flights available approximately 31km from the hotel — a classic way to see the Loire Valley châteaux from above.
Kayak tours on the Loire from Lac de Loire, 8km from the hotel. Tours range from 40 minutes to a full day. Europe's last major wild river.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The ground-floor Cocoon room is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.
Buffet or continental breakfast served at €12 per person. Available on restaurant operating days plus Sunday mornings.
Ezia-specific and Teritoria collection gift boxes available for purchase — including fine dining (3-course lunch for two from €185) and weekend getaway boxes.
Pets permitted on request; charges may apply.
In every room.
All four rooms are air-conditioned.
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