The region
Castles - Beautiful Places - Nature - Tourism - Gastronomy and Wines - Gardens
The Beauval ZooParc is open every day of the year,
35,000 animals, some of which are unique in France.
Discovery of giant pandas in the Heights of China to see babies born in 2021, a detour through the Equatorial Dome, a break in the Land of Lions, an invitation to travel while working for their preservation..
In the heart of the Loire Valley and its castles, Loches is one of the Most Beautiful Detours in France which leaves all its visitors spellbound. This City of Art and Histor is home to an exceptional medieval city and tells 1000 years of history. Its cobbled streets, its tufa facades and its intertwined roofs are a real delight.
One of the most imposing medieval fortresses in South Touraine from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Classified as historical monuments, the Château de Bridoré is a medieval military fortress. The keep built in 1400 has one of the highest viewpoints in Touraine.
From its delicate silhouette to the richly decorated interiors: Chenonceau embodies all feminine grace. It is called the Château des Dames, several of them devoted their devoted attention to it. Discover or re-discover this masterpiece of the Renaissance, its perfectly preserved rooms and its gardens
Ponds as far as the eye can see and a vegetable patchwork of moors, woods, meadows and heather. You are in Brenne, wild land and jewel of biodiversity in France. On foot, by bike, explore this natural refuge, few places in France allow such letting go in the vicinity of the butterflies, dragonflies, animals and birds that reign supreme here.
Montpoupon, a castle evolving with its time and its different owners. A stronghold in the Middle Ages, it became a Renaissance dwelling in the 15th century. Inhabited by the same family since 1857, the castle and its huntsman's museum open their doors to you for an intimate and surprising visit.
A total expression of luxury and the French art of living, it is also a very unique balcony, open 360° onto landscapes listed as World Heritage Sites. Grand palace of Kings Charles VIII and François I during the Renaissance, the castle is also the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci.
The Valençay estate is a high place of French heritage, rich in a unique history that began in the Renaissance with the Prints family before becoming the home of the illustrious de Talleyrand, an outstanding diplomat and Napoleon's minister. The castle is endowed with a rich historical furniture and benefits from a large park.
Let yourself be transported through artistic styles and eras. Explore the many lounges, bedrooms, dining room... That is around 15 sumptuously furnished rooms.
This magnificent green setting, redesigned by the Bühler brothers, reveals a multitude of tree species, boxwood beds and topiary.
Montrésor… a name that makes you dream and which contains, like a box of secrets, full of stories and legends! It is a real gem in the heart of the Val d'Indrois classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Immerse yourself in the intimate atmosphere of its castle and its village.
At the heart of a forest area of 436 ha, the Reserve is home to more than 1,300 animals belonging to 120 animal species from five continents. Herbivores, carnivores, primates, birds have vast shaded enclosures integrating several ponds, offering visitors a natural, peaceful and authentic setting.
A few kilometers from the majestic Château de Chenonceau and the Royal City of Loches, a wave of a magic wand has transformed this village into a garden. The only village in France to carry the Jardin Remarquable label 1,000 roses, 1,500 bulbs, around a hundred shrubs and more than 3,000 perennials flourish in the alleys of the village.
At Futuroscope, you will succumb to an irresistible magnetic force: your curiosity. 40 attractions and shows for the whole family. You will be attracted by the 40 forces of attraction of Futuroscope and you won't want to leave. Between travel, thrills and fun games, there will be something for everyone.
The Lansyer House-Museum, located in the heart of the royal city of Loches, is the former home of Emmanuel Lansyer, a 19th century landscape painter, heir to the Barbizon School.
In its intimate atmosphere, this house-museum offers a permanent exhibition space and temporary exhibitions are renewed each year.
In the third millennium BC, the south of Touraine was home to one of the largest flint knapping sites in Western Europe;
Listed in the Museum of France, the Prehistory Museum of Grand-Pressigny invites you to discover the daily life of master tailors at the end of the Neolithic period;
Gastronomy all around the Hameau de la Closerie
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