In need of cooling surrounds? Beaches, water sports, tours on the Loire… Seek out our suggestions for avoiding the summer heat and try out our ideas for finding refreshing spots.
Chateau of Gizeux
GIZEUX
14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...
Château of Champchevrier
CLERE-LES-PINS
This chateau has been the home of the same family since 1728. King Louis XIII stayed here. Discover the life on the...
Chinon Loisirs Activités Nature
CHINON
From the 01/04/2025
Canoes and kayak hire, from 2 hours to several days. Canoeing expeditions of 6, 16, 32 or 45 km, or multi-day trips.
The Garden of Mireille in Touraine...
CHANNAY-SUR-LATHAN
Come and discover Mireille Etavard's garden. Covering an area of around 10,000m², you'll be able to admire this plant...
Château of Langeais and its park
LANGEAIS
15 century. Outstanding collection of furniture and tapestries (15th & 16th-centuries). Sound and light show relating...
La Martinienne
CHOUZE-SUR-LOIRE
45 minute trip along the River Loire on "La Martinière Couzé-sur-Loire", a traditional boat. Enjoy its very rich and...
Les bateliers des vents d’galerne...
LA CHAPELLE-SUR-LOIRE
From 01/07 till 30/O8/2017, free crossing on the barge « La Brise Chapelonne »,every wednesay, saturday and Sunday...
Rillé Wake Park
RILLE
The first Wake Park in Touraine! Come and enjoy water activities in the first wake park in Touraine, located in a...
The steam train of Rillé
RILLE
For everybody: take a ride in an old steam train. For members of the association: railway maintenance workshops and...
Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières
AZAY-LE-RIDEAU
In outstanding natural surroundings, a Touraine dwelling carved out of tufa rock (well, bread oven, cow barn, grain...
