The Mona Lisa Balcony • PrestiPlace Collection

Want to have a unique experience in the heart of Tours? Discover Le Balcon de la Joconde, an exceptional museum apartment located on one of the city's most beautiful streets. Redesigned to combine architectural heritage and contemporary comfort, it reveals moldings, fireplaces, balconies with views, Haussmann-style spaces, and palace bedding. Every detail celebrates French elegance and pays tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, for a stay marked by art, calm and refinement. The space Welcome to our new luxury apartment, located in one of the most prestigious streets in Tours: Rue Léonard de Vinci. Nestled in a beautiful building with an elevator (convenient for your suitcases), this accommodation combines French-style refinement, modern comfort, and a tribute to the Renaissance. From the entrance, the large living room seduces with its character: period moldings, high ceilings, a majestic fireplace, Hungarian point parquet flooring... Display cases integrated into the decor showcase sketches by Leonardo da Vinci and models of his inventions, for a unique cultural immersion, like a small museum in the apartment. The elegant and spacious bedroom features a king-size bed with exceptional bedding, provided by the same supplier as the largest luxury hotels. It also has a desk for your work time. The living room, meanwhile, offers a high-end sofa bed (Queen Size bed), perfect for comfortably accommodating extra guests. Two French balconies, accessible from the living room and bedroom, offer a privileged view of the typical architecture of the street and two iconic monuments: the Basilica of Saint-Martin and the Charlemagne Tower. ✨ The location is exceptional: in the heart of the city, in the protected UNESCO World Heritage area, without any noise. Ideal for business trips or stays in Touraine to discover Tours and the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. ✦✦✦✦✦ AMENITIES & COMFORT ➔ HIGH-QUALITY KING-SIZE BED with top-end mattress and pillows, supplied by a brand specializing in luxury hotels, offering exceptional comfort for a good night's sleep. ➔ SHEETS PROVIDED and BED CAREFULLY MADE before your arrival to ensure a neat and comfortable welcome. ➔ BATH TOWELS, SHOWER GEL, SHAMPOO and CONDITIONER are included in your booking, allowing you to travel light and make the most of your stay. ➔ High-end CONVERTIBLE SOFA (Queen Size 160 x 200 cm) in the living room, with a quality mattress for optimal sleeping, worthy of the biggest hotels. ➔ 4K SMART TV in the living room: relax in peace in front of a smart TV, ideal for your leisure time after a busy day. ➔ DESK AND ULTRA-FAST Wi-Fi for business travelers who want to work in a pleasant and efficient setting. ➔ FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, induction hob and all the necessary utensils to enjoy the local cuisine in the comfort of your apartment. ➔ NESPRESSO COFFEE MAKER, FILTER COFFEE MAKER, KETTLE, TOASTER, as well as all the essentials to make yourself at home. ➔ WASHING MACHINE in the apartment, with laundry detergent provided. There is also an IRON and IRONING BOARD to keep your clothes spotless. ➔ COMFORT IN SUMMER: For your comfort, a portable air conditioner is installed during the summer to effectively cool the interior of the accommodation. ✦✦✦✦✦ ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A CUSTOMIZED STAY ➔ FREE WELCOME GUIDE: A complete guide will be sent to you a few days before your arrival. It contains all the practical information for your stay, suggestions for tours to discover Tours, as well as a selection of restaurants and favorite places to enjoy local gastronomy. ➔ PERSONALIZED SERVICES: To make your stay even more enjoyable, take advantage of customized services such as early check-in, late check-out, baby amenities, gourmet platters, or a private driver. A page detailing all the options will be sent to you after your booking, so you can select the ones that best suit your needs. ✨ Book now and treat yourself to an exceptional getaway in the heart of Tours! ✨ Guest access ➔ CHECK-IN: your check-in can be done independently. A lockbox at the entrance to the building is available for your use. Optionally, we also offer the flexibility of early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability and with extra charge). ➔ LOCATION: the apartment is on the 1st floor of a very beautiful building in Tours with a large elevator (convenient for your luggage) ➔ PARKING: if you come by car, several practical solutions are available on the street or in the immediate vicinity, including a covered parking lot located 2 minutes walk away and for which we can send you a booking link at a preferential rate. ➔ EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: you will have access to the whole apartment (apart from a closet reserved for our maintenance staff), you will be at home! Other things to note ➔ EASY CONTACT: We are easily reachable by phone or email, before and during your stay. You can count on responsive and caring support. ➔ PERSONALIZED SERVICES: To make your stay even more enjoyable, we offer tailor-made services, such as early check-in, late check-out, baby amenities, or gourmet trays. All details will be sent to you after your booking. ➔ NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the apartment (but is allowed outside on the balconies). ➔ QUIET: Parties are not allowed to ensure a healthy and peaceful environment for all residents. ➔ SUMMER COMFORT: As in many buildings in the historic center, air conditioning is not allowed in order to preserve the character of the building. The accommodation is equipped with fans and an air cooler to ensure your comfort during the summer.