Agenda – Where to go out this weekend? This month’s outings in Touraine! 😃

Weekend outings From Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August

Whatever your tastes, you’re sure to find something to suit you this weekend, with:

‘Les nuits des mille feux’ at Villandry Castle;
A panoramic picnic at the Royal Château of Amboise;
The Yzeures’n’Rock Festival, in Yzeures-sur-Creuse;
Theatre, with‘Measure for Measure’, a Shakespearean comedy performed at La Guerche Castle;
The medieval market in Chinon on Saturday, and the Chinon Medieval Festival within the fortress, starting on Sunday.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Friday: Heritage to savour in the grounds of Château de la Noue in Villedômer, An ‘Apéro de l’Ormeau’ at the Domaine des Pins in Bourgueil, a gourmet evening atL’Ile Bouchard, the night market inAzay-le-Rideau, and a night-time cycle tour of Tours with a tour guide.
Saturday:the exhibition ‘whose name must not be spoken’ at Château de l’Islette in Azay-le-Rideau, and the ‘Au féminin’ exhibition at the Musée du Compagnonnage in Tours.
Sunday: thePaulmyflea market, the Val de l’Indre festival in Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain, and free entry to the Musée du Véron (Savigny-en-Véron).

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Weekend outings

Weekend diary From Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August

Quench your thirst for discovery with:

a picnic with panoramic views at the Royal Château of Amboise,
the jousting tournaments at the Château du Rivau,
evening strolls at the Château du Clos Lucé,
the dramatised tour of Champchevrier Castle (Cléré-les-Pins)
the open day atthe Tauxigny Observatory for the Night of the Stars,
and the Bear and Fox Festival (concerts, theatre, circus, tours, etc.) in Villeloin-Coulangé.

OTHER OUTINGS THIS WEEKEND

Friday: an aperitif cruise on the River Cher from Véretz; ‘Patrimoines’ event to enjoy in the grounds of Fontenay Castle in Bléré; ‘ Les Estivales du Patrimoine’ at La Vieille Donneterie (Neuillé-Pont-Pierre), drinks and a concert at the Domaine de Noiré (Chinon), an evening of history and local specialities at Montpoupon Castle.

Saturday: guided tour of the ‘caves painctes’ (Chinon), a literary walk in the footsteps of Félix (5 km) in Saché, a ‘picnic en blanc’ at Château de la Villaumaire (Huisme), evening tour of Chenonceaux, the Molière trail in Loches, and a picnic evening with music at the Château de l’Islette (Azay-le-Rideau).

Sunday: guided tour of Old Tours, falconry display atthe Château de Langeais, a Balzac-style siesta at the Balzac Museum in Saché, the ‘Au féminin’ exhibition at the Compagnonnage Museum in Tours, and the ‘Le cinéma fait son Moyen-Âge’ exhibition at the Cité Royale in Loches.

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Come and cool off in the cellars at Maison Laudacius!

With the cave cellars guaranteeing a pleasant temperature, this is the perfect activity for the coming weeks. Amongst the network of tourist cellars, why not head to Montlouis-sur-Loire, for example, where Maison Laudacius has been offering a new and highly successful visitor experience since April, centred on the Chenin grape variety: the Chromatic tour !

The Chromatic Tour

Maison LaudaciusCELLARSMontlouis-sur-Loire

Good plans for this weekend

Chenonceau castle by night Touraine — ©
Château de Chenonceau by night
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Château de Chenonceau - Apyrene

Weekend outings From Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August

This weekend, take a leisurely evening stroll through the gardens of Chenonceau Castle, wander through thepainters’ and sculptors’ festival in Montrésor, or explore the cellars of La Bonne Dame, which is hosting the Tuffolies, Vouvray’s wine fair.

Join in the 15 August historical festivalat Gizeux Castle, or the LochesMedieval Festival, which runs until Monday!

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Friday evening: the final evening of the ‘Nuits des Lumières’ festival in Chinon, a dramatised candlelit tour of Champchevrier Castle, ‘Patrimoines à savourer’ in the grounds of the Château de la Huberdière in Nazelles-Négron, a picnic with panoramic views at the Royal Château of Amboise,

Saturday: Villeloin Coulangéflea market, Loire Valley Wine Festival in Bourgueil, final performance of the Scénoféerie in Semblançay.

Sunday: yoga in the great outdoors at Marmoutier Abbey in Tours, a Balzac-style siesta at the Balzac Museum in Saché, a cycle tour ofthe historic gardens (Tours), Giant Cluedo at the Cité Rétro Mécanique Maurice Dufresne (Azay-le-Rideau), a Windsor-themed tour atthe Domaine de Candé, and a performance of *Le chevalier Geignard* at the Royal Fortress of Chinon.

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A good restaurant?

A good dinner is always a good idea. For example, at the Chenin restaurant(Vernou-sur-Brenne), the XII in Luynes, the Table du Prieuré in Le Louroux…

Don't miss this weekend

Weekend outings From Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August

On Saturday and Sunday, step back in time to the Roman era with Caesarodunum atMarmoutier Abbey (Tours), or head to Rue des Arts (Beaulieu-lès-Loches) and the farmers’ market linked to the TV programme *L’Amour est dans le Pré* (Cléré-les-Pins).

Another major event? The live show *Une reine* in Chinon!

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Friday: Summer Fridays at the Domaine de Bel Air (Cravant-les-Côteaux), an astronomy picnic at the Royal Château of Amboise, ‘L’Islette en Fête’ (Azay-le-Rideau), heritage treasures to savour at the Maison du Gaimont in Vouvray, the show *La Conjuration d’Azay*, and the start of the *Les Pieds dans la Sauce* festival (Civray-de-Touraine).
Saturday: Chinon’straditional market, a lovely getaway to the goat farm (Sepmes).
Sunday: summer flea market in Loches, as well as in Boussay, Chançay and Cussay.