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This impressive suspension bridge spans the Loire between La Chapelle-aux-Naux and Langeais and was originally completed in 1849. The bridge has been repaired and rebuilt many times and has a two-lane road over the Loire. On the Langeais side, a walk along the banks of the Loire, on both sides of the bridge, is highly recommended. The Langeais bridge is a stubborn bridge. It has been rebuilt five times! The story begins in 1848, the year in which King Louis Philippe authorised the construction of a "wire bridge", as it was then called (bridge 1). But wires are excellent lightning conductors! And 10 years after its opening in 1859, the bridge collapsed into the Loire after a heavy storm, its deck and suspension elements. Two years later in 1861, the bridge was repaired and operational again as a toll bridge (bridge 2). But shortly afterwards, in 1870, war broke out and the advance of the Prussian enemy had to be slowed down. Boom! Bridge was blown up (bridge 3) The fourth was completed in 1914, but then came the... car! They were heavy, they came and went! The bridge therefore had to be extensively rebuilt to bear the weight of modernity. This happened in the 1930s, and the opportunity was taken to decorate the bridge with its very special Gothic pillars, which reflected the Gothic style of the castle; the two form a mirror image. Bridge 4 was built! All is well, all is well... but then it is June 1940. And this time it is the Germans who have to be stopped. To stop the invader, the bridge was blown up again. After first using a ferry and then a temporary footbridge, the inhabitants waited until 1949 for a bridge over the Loire (bridge 5). The bridge of Langeais is the only bridge between Tours and Port Boulet. It is now a rather imposing bridge with a turbulent history.

Bréhémont, a former annex of the parish church of Rivarennes, only became a parish in 1789. The church was built in 1843 in the neo-Gothic style. Three years later, five stained glass windows for the choir and the side chapels (bays 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) were ordered by the Parisian Émile Laurent, who had ties with Auguste Galimard and who had designed the plans. Source: https://patrimoine.centre-valdeloire.fr/gertrude-diffusion/dossier/IM37003094

A small bridge over the river always invites you to slow down for a moment. Enjoy the current and life on and around the water.

In the heart of Touraine, in an enchanting setting where the delicate white of the tuffeau stone and the ever-changing green of the Indre River blend harmoniously, L'Islette welcomes you. The Renaissance château, nestled in the arms of the Indre River, is now home to the current owners. They are happy to share their home with visitors and show them the rooms currently occupied. In this way, they combine history and modernity to create a 21st-century château. L'Islette, where Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin were frequent guests and sheltered their passionate love life, invites you to be swept away by the romantic charm of the Indre Valley. Source: https://www.chateaudelislette.fr/

From the Industrial Revolution to the Trente Glorieuses: (re)discover the mechanical, industrial and human genius of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes more than 3,000 time machines: an unforgettable journey for young and old. Show less From the Industrial Revolution to the Trente Glorieuses, (re)discover all the mechanical, industrial and human ingenuity of the 19th and 20th centuries! The collection of the Maurice Dufresne Museum, located in the mill of Marnay in Azay-le-Rideau, includes more than 3,000 retro-mechanical machines and tells the story of the mechanization of agriculture, the evolution of means of transport and the First and Second World Wars. Maurice Dufresne, scrap dealer and visionary entrepreneur, has dedicated his life to saving this heritage of gears and steel from destruction: cars, bicycles, planes, trucks, motorbikes, tractors, agricultural and military machinery, looms, children's games, etc. A 2-hour visit and an unforgettable journey through time for young and old. More information on https://www.tourainevaldeloire.com/offres/cite-retro-mecanique-parc-collection-maurice-dufresne-azay-le-rideau-fr-5153583/

Interesting for the thirsty or for those who need to unload something.

Nice setting to take selfies at the boat with a view of the Loire.

Nice village on the banks of the Loire. Pleasant promenade and terraces invite you to linger here.