The master artisan shapes the glowing, rotating piece of glass inside the furnace.Close-up view: the blowpipe rotates the piece of molten glass against the searing heat.
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Outside the hotel

From the earth comes glass.

The textured, detailed structure of the molten glass is illuminated by the intense heat of the furnace.

In Amboise, deep within the earth, inside a troglodyte cave, hides a furnace worthy of the underworld. Yet it does not emanate evil or any diabolical creation, but rather beauty, purity, delicacy, and the fragility that emerges under the expert fingers of a master glassblower. The Amboise art glass studio brings together material, fire, and imagination to produce pieces that are so hard yet so fragile that the sight of them is always captivating.

So why not witness the manufacturing process? See raw material being transformed and mastered to become something unique? And why not try it yourself?

Whether for an introductory session, a tour, or a purchase, the choice is yours. Create your own piece during a workshop, or admire the vases, sculptures, and unique objects born from this rare craftsmanship. 

An inspiring, beautiful, and visually striking outing in the town of Amboise, which in itself is a destination not to be missed.

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A sunlit view of the pool at the 5-star Hotel Les Hauts de Loire (Hotel, Restaurant & Spa), lined with sun loungers and parasols beneath a façade covered in Virginia creeper.
At the hotel

When the weather is fine, the heated pool at Les Hauts de Loire, tucked away in the gardens, offers a refreshing and relaxing escape.

When the weather is fine, the heated pool at Les Hauts de Loire, tucked away in the gardens, offers a refreshing and relaxing escape.

Rear view of a woman in light-colored clothing cycling along a sunny forest path. An activity offered by Les Hauts de Loire – 5-star Hotel, Restaurant & Spa.
At the hotel

The Hauts de Loire bicycles are at your disposal and will be happy to accompany you as you explore the area around the estate.

The Hauts de Loire bicycles are at your disposal and will be happy to accompany you as you explore the area around the estate.

Close-up of a beekeeper holding a beehive frame filled with capped honey against a plain wall. – Les Hauts de Loire – Hotel, Restaurant & Spa – 5-star.
At the hotel

By the pond, the estate's beehives hold a golden treasure.

By the pond, the estate's beehives hold a golden treasure.