About this Area of France |
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There are many places to visit and activities to do within the area. Here we have selected a few to give you an idea but for more information and an extensive list her are some sites worth visiting:
https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/ https://www.france.fr/en/loire-valley
https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk https://www.vinsvaldeloire.fr/en
https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/ https://www.france.fr/en/loire-valley
https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk https://www.vinsvaldeloire.fr/en
Towns
Loches (pronounced Losh) is a beautiful medieval town and is approximately a 20 minute drive from the gites. Loches has many excellent shops, bars and restaurants and there is a market held there every Wednesday and Saturday. When you arrive in Loches, you cannot fail to spot the impressive chateau and fortress which stands above the town and is well worth a visit. Find out more about the Chateau in Loches and the Cité Royale.
Activities
- There are lot of activities in and around the area including three excellent 18 hole golf courses within 1 hours drive, Walking, Wine tasting, Karting and Fishing to name a few.
- For wine tasting take a trip to Chinon or Vouvray, both of which are around an hour's drive away.
- For the boy racers in you there is a superb kart track just the other side of Chatillon.
- 15 kms south you can find the Brenne. A National wild life area, popular with bird watchers.
- Just 20 mins away is Reserve de la Haute-Touche where you can see animals from five different continents some of them very rare. With so much to see here you can pack a picnic and either stroll round this large site or explore it on your bike.
- Les Ecuries des Grands Robineaux Riding Club
Parks and Theme parks
Parc de Loisers de Descartes
Parc de Loisers de Descartes
- Parc de Loisers in Descartes is a fantastic place which is no more than 20 minutes away from the gites. Here you will find outside public heated swimming pools with a flume, a small animal zoo for the children, kayaking, mini golf, stunning gardens and a restaurant.
- Entrance to the gardens and zoo is free with a small charge for the mini golf, pools and kayaking.
- DistanceAbout 20 minutes
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Futuroscope: The park with its 3 million visitors a year has enjoyed spectacular success since its creation in 1987. Devoted to image, audio-visual techniques and special effects it is a great day out for all the family.
DistanceAbout 1 hour |
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Parc-St-Cyr: The park has many ways to keep both adults and children amused either on land or on water. Choose to involve yourself in the many beach game activities, play tennis (half court), hire a mountain bike, idle the time away fishing or simply soaking up the sun. Distance About 1 hour.
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Chateau Rivau (The Enchanted Chateau)
Chateau Rivau is the perfect Chateau for children. Not only is there an impressive castle but stunning gardens as well. The gardens have all been themed around fairy folklore with many places to play and explore. There is also a restaurant on site for a lunchtime break. The entrance fee is very reasonable. Distance about 1 hour |
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Chinon: The medieval town of Chinon is located in the heart of the Val de Loire resting by the banks of the majestic Vienne river. It is a town steeped in history and rich with culture, the ancient château was the preferred residence of Henry II, one of the English Plantagenet kings, and his wife Aliénor d'Aquitaine. Henry II died here in 1189 and their son, Richard The Lionheart was born here. Distance about 1 hour.
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Zoo Parc Beauval: Beauval Zoo can be found just 2km south of the riverside town of St. Aignan in a pleasant valley that has allowed the creation of a park offering its animal collection (more than 4000) as near to a natural habitat as can be provided in captivity. It claims to be the second 'most visited' private park in the whole of France.
We can highly recommend a visit to Beauval but be prepared to allow a whole day as there is so much to see and do including a petting zoo for the children. 2012 saw the addition of two pandas and the birth of a baby elephant.
Distance about 50 minutes
We can highly recommend a visit to Beauval but be prepared to allow a whole day as there is so much to see and do including a petting zoo for the children. 2012 saw the addition of two pandas and the birth of a baby elephant.
Distance about 50 minutes
