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Heritage summer festival Visits and shows in Gâtine Racan

From mid-June to August, discover 7 exceptional sites opening their doors for an afternoon or evening, for friendly events. Take advantage of the rich heritage summer programme to see monuments that are little known to the general public!

Between the Loire and the Loir

Music, theatre, equestrian art… come and enjoy an exceptional experience at the 9th Estivales du Patrimoine, in châteaux, manor houses or beautiful buildings that serve as the backdrop for these cultural events.

Add to this a wide range of walks, signposted cycle routes, and a host of excursions in the surrounding area(Tours, the Vouvray wine cellars, the châteaux ofAmboise, Langeais, Champchevrier, the antique dealers of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir…), and all that’s left to do is plan a complete stay in Gâtine Racan!

Les Goûters et dîners du Patrimoine - événements touristiques en Gâtine Racan
Les Goûters et dîners du Patrimoine - événements touristiques en Gâtine Racan

2026 programme of the Estivales du Patrimoine

Thursday 18 June 2026Château de Poillé: come and listen to the Solo Dios choir, which regularly performs at Tours Cathedral.

Sunday 5 July 2026Château du Grand Launay: in the Italian-style park created by landscape architect Edouard André, concert by La Cigüe, a duo bringing folk songs and dances up to date.

Friday 10 July 2026 – Domaine des Ligneries: chamber music with the Trio Parrhèsia.

Saturday 25 July 2026 – Manoir de Rebondais: the Canne à Swing will provide a joyful and poetic atmosphere in a manor house attested as far back as 1608!

Thursday 30 July 2026 – Abbaye de la Clarté-Dieu: the Exilir association revisits the tales of yesteryear. Bookings by telephone 06 20 53 41 07 or email julitamoussette@yahoo.fr

Friday 7 August 2026 – La Vieille Donneterie : theatrical evening in view, with the Taprobane company.

Thursday 27 August 2026 – Château de la Motte: theatre too, but this time set in the time of Gatsby the Magnificent. Come dressed!

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