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...
Royal Abbey of Saint Pierre de Bourgueil
BOURGUEIL
13 & 18th-century buildings. 10th-century ruins. Particularly remarkable are the refectory of the infirmary with its...
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...
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...
Château of Langeais and its park
LANGEAIS
15 century. Outstanding collection of furniture and tapestries (15th & 16th-centuries). Sound and light show relating...
