Attractions in Indre-et-Loire

Very pretty little tourist town, very active in summer (night market, biggest market in Indre et Loire every Sunday, cultural activities, etc;)
Ideal starting point for bicycle loops with a large loop network from Amboise: marandoavelo.fr/fiches/les-reseaux-de-boucles/autour-d-amboise-et- chenonceaux read more

A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world ... Accessible by bike from Tours very easily via the Coeur de France route by bike.

The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens which cover more than six hectares divided into four levels. The castle is … read more

The Maréchal Leclerc bridge is a stone bridge that spans the Loire to connect the north and south of Amboise.

From the bridge, the view of the royal castle is … read more

Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at … read more

The construction of the Château d'Ussé began in the 15th century. Its architecture is original because it is based on a double inspiration: medieval and Renaissance.

Accompanied by French gardens, … read more

The Langeais bridge is an Eiffel bridge... Like the tower of the same name and the same engineer! It is both very resistant and fragile in winter if it freezes … read more

This collegiate church is characterized by a very rich sculpted decoration which adorns its transept and its nave but, above all, by a monumental porch open on the north side … read more

Beautiful Gothic architecture. We go there.

a great inexpensive municipal campsite! We rush without hesitation

Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, … read more

The Château du Clos Lucé was the summer residence of several kings of France, until François I placed it at the disposal of Lénoard de Vinci who lived there for … read more

This very pretty church is directly linked to the nearby Fontevraud Abbey. On the site of the current church stood a chapel built by the monks of the Abbey of … read more

The Courtineau valley is a valley located in the municipalities of Saint-Epain and Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the Center-Val de Loire region. Six kilometers long, it has … read more

The Château d'Amboise was confiscated from Louis d'Amboise after he had participated in a plot. From 1433 the castle of Amboise served as a home for several kings. Today, the … read more

In the 9th century (around 887), the village was mentioned under the name of "Bruhemmumd", then in the 10th century under that of "Abliacensis" as the administrative center. It was … read more

The legacy of this castle has a particular history of what I was told (therefore with all the usual reservations about "rumors and their veracity"! First of all, the will … read more

The royal castle of Amboise is probably one of the castles which offers the most beautiful panorama on the Loire.

Built in the heart of the city, the castle takes … read more

Candes-Saint-Martin is a commune of 212 inhabitants in the department of Indre-et-Loire in the Center-Val de Loire region. The commune with its sanctuary Saint-Martin is classified as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Wikipedia

La culture du chanvre s'est installée aux environs du village de Bréhémont en raison d'un sol particulièrement facile à irriguer entre Loire, Cher et Indre. La commune compte 140 fours … read more