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...
Chinon Loisirs Activités Nature
CHINON
Canoes and kayak hire, from 2 hours to several days. Canoeing expeditions of 6, 16, 32 or 45 km, or multi-day trips.
Chateau of Gizeux
GIZEUX
14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...
Endremage – Traditional boat...
LANGEAIS
Step aboard a traditional boat for a guided tour of the Loire - 1 or 2 hour options. Set sail from the bridge at...
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...
Lake of Hommes
HOMMES
This lake in former quarries is ideal for relaxing and swimming in clear waters surrounded by a vast natural setting...
Saint Pierre Abbey & Museum of art...
BOURGUEIL
13 & 18th-century buildings. 10th-century ruins. Particularly remarkable are the refectory of the infirmary with its...
Kryzalid’Nature
BREHEMONT
This open-air and nature leisure centre suggests to hire canoes (half day up to the whole stay). Group entertainments...
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...
Château and park of Cinq-Mars
CINQ-MARS-LA-PILE
A 12th-century château, with additions from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, previously owned by the Marquis de Cinq...