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.
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...
Chateau of Gizeux
GIZEUX
14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...
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...
Picnic area near the Tourist Office
CANDES-SAINT-MARTIN
At Château de Candes Art & Spa, you can relax your body and mind in our wellness garden in a natural setting, with a...
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...
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...
Le Saut aux Loups
MONTSOREAU
In Montsoreau, between Saumur and Chinon in the Loire Valley, Saut aux Loups is a troglodyte site on a hillside...
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...
Troglodytes et Sarcophages
DOUÉ-EN-ANJOU
In an underground quarry, you'll discover an astonishing sarcophagus factory dating back to the High Middle Ages. This...
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...
Location de Canoë-kayak – Chinon...
CHINON
Canoes and kayak hire, from 2 hours to several days. Canoeing expeditions of 6, 16, 32 or 45 km, or multi-day trips.