Relais de Chambord sits beside the Cosson River directly opposite the Château de Chambord, giving its rooms and terraces an unusually close relationship with the Renaissance landmark. Interiors are contemporary and restrained, using oak, leather, stone and deep colour to frame views of the château or surrounding woodland. Le Grand Saint-Michel serves seasonal French cooking, with tables extending onto a terrace facing the towers and roofline. A compact spa, outdoor hot tub and riverside lawns provide quieter spaces, while the hotel’s long pale façade follows the water at the edge of the royal estate.