Current exhibitions
In addition to the events highlighted below, you can also discover current exhibitions at the CCCOD, the Château de Tours, the Musée Rabelais…
Amboise Automne Credit Adt Touraine Jc Coutand 2032Weekend outingsOur ideas for outings in November
Weekend diaryFrom Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November
As the All Saints’ Day holidays come to an end, take advantage of the many events organised for Halloween, for example at the Domaine de Candé(Monts), Château du Rivau(Lémeré) and Château Gaillard(Amboise).
OTHER OUTINGS THIS WEEKEND
- Early evening on Friday: wine and food tastings at the Cave des Dômes(Château de Chenonceau), a candlelit evening stroll at the Château Royal d’Amboise, and the final evening of the 40th National Amateur Theatre Festival (Festhéa) in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire.
- Saturday and Sunday: opening of the Martinière arboretum in Veigné, and guided tour of the Touraine Tropicale exhibition at the Musée de la Préhistoire in Grand-Pressigny.
- Saturday: discover wild and edible plants at Saint-Benoit-la-Forêt, and an open day at the Domaine du Mouton Noir in Chançay (AOC Vouvray).
- Sunday: markets in Amboise, Descartes, Langeais and Tours, flea market and toy fair in Lignières de Touraine, 10km of Véretz, free admission to the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Tours, and a concert by Souq’ Jazz Machine as part of the Au fil du Jazz festival in Chinon.
Domaine de Candé in Monts
ChĂąteau Gaillard in AmboiseVisits to wine cellars and wineries
Push open the door of the tourist cellars to visit and taste. For a birthday or for the festive season, this is also the place to go for a gift made in Touraine!
Good plans for this weekend
Prieure Saint Cosmes La Riche 2030 Credit Adt Touraine Jc Coutand 2033 2Weekend outingsFrom Friday 7 to Tuesday 11 November
On Saturday, treat yourself to the latest edition of the Touraine wine festival at the Prieuré Saint-Cosme(La Riche), bringing together no fewer than 32 wineries in this exceptional setting. Activities (wine casino, culinary workshops, etc.) and food trucks will liven up the day!
On a different note, come and browse the stalls of the 400 exhibitors at the traditional Foire de la Saint-Martin on the Ile Bouchard on Tuesday!
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
- On Friday, a wine-tasting evening from 7pm at the Vouvray cellar on the theme of India.
- Saturday: a special visit to “Renaissance Women at the Château des Dames”, at Chenonceau château, and the start of the orchid fair in Loches, and “Dans le noir?” dinner at the Westotel in La Ville-aux-Dames.
- Sunday: Saint-Martin summer walk, starting in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire.
- On Monday, the Pagode de Chanteloup(Amboise) is holding a big second-hand goods sale, with bargain prices on crockery, books, decorative items, games, jewellery, clothes, etc. Admission is free.
A good restaurant?
Zoom in on Au Local, in Chinon, just opposite the Royal Fortress. Louise Gachot and Jo Brisseau’s bistronomic restaurant will delight your taste buds in a very pleasant setting!
Don't miss this weekend
Salon Art QuotidienWeekend outingsFrom Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November
Spend the weekend in Tours and let yourself be tempted by the beautiful creations of the craftspeople present at the l’Art au Quotidien show (Palais des Congrès Vinci). Who knows, you might just find THE gift you need for Christmas! Then there’s Ferme Expo, the regional agricultural show held at the Parc des Expositions. As well as animals to see, you should be able to find something to eat… đ
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
- On Saturday, the Manga sur Loire festival(Montlouis-sur-Loire), the open house at the Domaine de la Rodaie(Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil), the Bourgueil film festival and the international plucked string festival in Tours are just some of the other great ideas for outings.
- Sunday: record and comic book fair at Mame (Tours), Gadoue walk in Langeais, brunch at Château de Beauvois (Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny), and “les insolites du donjon” tour in Loches.
Relax and unwind!
With the thermometer outside beginning to fall, the comforting warmth of spas and other wellness areas is very tempting…
On the bill this weekend
Noel Tours Credit Adt Touraine Jc Coutand 2031 12Weekend outingsFrom Friday 21 to Sunday 23 November
Be among the first to walk the aisles of Tours’ winter village, which kicks off the end-of-year festivities! The Ferris wheel, the gourmet village, the roller skating rink… have fun!
And get ready for the festive season by heading to the Tours exhibition centre for the Salon Mer & Vignes, or to the Espace Rabelais in Chinon for the Salon de la Gourmandise…
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
- Friday: start of the Blagues à Part comedy festival at the Espace Malraux in Joué-lès-Tours, with Pierre Emmanuel Barré.
- Saturday at 4.30pm: guided tour of the “La Peinture en scène” exhibition at the CCCOD.
- Sunday: the Caillons walk in La Ville-aux-Dames, the Crissay-sur-Manse Christmas market, and the Ilots Electroniques, celebrating their 10th anniversary at the Bateau Ivre in Tours !
On the bill this weekend
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Weekend outingsFrom Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November
Don’t miss the kick-off to Christmas in the land of castles, and discover the superb decorations put up in the 6 participating castles.
In the same vein, enjoy Santa’s village at the Montbazon fortress, the Christmas fair at the Château du Clos Lucé, the Christmas market/open cellar at the Château de Valmer, and the Advent market at theAbbaye de Bourgueil!
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
- Friday: “Dans le noir? dinner at the Westotel in La Ville-aux-Dames.
- Saturday: nature outing with ducks in the cold at Le Louroux, open house at the Domaine des Valettes in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and the 35th wine fair of the Tours – Fondettes agricultural colleges, mushroom outing in Montlouis-sur-Loire , and the start of the Murder Party “Le Jeu des Dagues” at the Château de Beauvois(Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny).
- On Sunday, the Advent market in La Membrolle-sur-Choisille, the art fair in Larçay, and the brocantes de l’Ile in Azay-le-Rideau.
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