To prepare for your stay
Whether for a weekend or a week, there is always something to see and discover in this beautiful region.
To prepare for your stay
Whether for a weekend or a week, there is always something to see and discover in this beautiful region.
With its renowned wines, delicious cheeses, and local products, Touraine is a true paradise for food lovers. Discover these delights in local restaurants, lively markets, or at the summer guinguettes. A unique culinary experience awaits you, where every bite tells the story of this beautiful region.
Here is a lovely selection!
Here is a lovely selection!
To visit
Amboise
Between history and stunning views, Amboise invites you to discover its royal château, the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, and its picturesque streets along the Loire. Not to mention its famous Friday and Sunday market.
Tours
Stroll through Old Tours, with its half-timbered houses and lively terraces, explore the majestic Saint-Gatien Cathedral, and dive into history at the Museum of Fine Arts. A city of art and gastronomy, Tours promises you an unforgettable getaway!
The Castles
Come explore the historical treasures of the Loire Valley: majestic castles, exceptional gardens, and breathtaking panoramas. From Chaumont to Chenonceau, through Villandry, Amboise, and Chambord, each castle tells a unique story.
The Zoo
Dive into a magical world where over 35,000 animals await you: from giant pandas to white tigers, elephants, and gorillas. Explore fascinating habitats and experience emotional moments with animals from all corners of the globe.
The Vineyard
Explore the vineyards of Indre-et-Loire and let yourself be seduced by the great white wines of Vouvray, then cross the Loire to discover Montlouis. Further west, set off to explore the reds of Chinon and Bourgueil. Whether you meet passionate winemakers, walk through the magnificent clay and tuffeau terroirs of Vouvray, or discover the vast underground cellars, unforgettable memories are guaranteed.
And much more...
Beyond its castles and wines, Touraine offers many other activities: explore the Touraine Aquarium, cycle along the picturesque Loire bike paths, take a hot air balloon ride, enjoy the summer guinguettes by the water, visit its tuffeau cellars, or embark on a forest walk for an immersive nature experience.
Discover the Loire
"What makes the Loire most picturesque and grandiose is this immense limestone wall, interwoven with sandstone, millstone, and potter's clay, which borders and encloses its right bank, unfolding before the eye from Blois to Tours with an inexpressible variety and cheerfulness—now a wild rock, now an English garden, clad in trees and flowers, crowned with ripening vines and smoking chimneys, pierced like a sponge, inhabited like an anthill."
— Victor Hugo
— Victor Hugo