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...
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...
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...
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...
Lake of Val Joyeux
CHATEAU-LA-VALLIERE
Activities: BMX track, tennis, fitness trail, fishing, picnic areas, pétanque, kids' games, volleyball court.
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...
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...
Château of Langeais and its park
LANGEAIS
15 century. Outstanding collection of furniture and tapestries (15th & 16th-centuries). Sound and light show relating...
Rillé Wake Park
RILLE
From the 21/05/2020
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...