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.
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 of Champchevrier
CLERE-LES-PINS
The same family has lived in the Château since 1728. It was rebuilt during the Renaissance and completed in the 18th...
Chateau of Gizeux
GIZEUX
14 - 16 century. This is the largest residence in western Touraine (furnished and inhabited). Gallery of Renaissance...
Château of Langeais and its park
LANGEAIS
15 century. Outstanding collection of furniture and tapestries (15th & 16th-centuries). Sound and light show relating...
Saint Pierre Abbey & Museum of art...
BOURGUEIL
13 & 18th-century buildings. 10th-century ruins. Particularly remarkable are the refectory of the infirmary with its...
Lake of Hommes
HOMMES
This lake in former quarries is ideal for relaxing and swimming in clear waters surrounded by a vast natural setting...
Lake of Val Joyeux
CHATEAU-LA-VALLIERE
Activities: BMX track, tennis, fitness trail, fishing, picnic areas, pétanque, kids' games, volleyball court.
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...
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...