©Abbaye de la Clarté Dieu à Saint-Paterne-Racan|ADT Touraine - JC Coutand

Gâtine - Racan Between the Loire and the Loir

North of Tours, the discreet charm of the Gâtine – Racan region delights holidaymakers looking for an authentic, peaceful, green setting. Here, your stay is an invitation to slow down, recharge your batteries… while keeping fit, along the multiple hiking trails!

Gâtine-Racan : Your nature and heritage getaway in Touraine

Breathe in the fresh air and let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the Gâtine-Racan countryside. Explore the espace naturel des Rouchoux or set off to discover the forests, meadows and ponds. For the more sporty, there are plenty of activities on offer: hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, go-karting and even hot-air balloon flights with Air Touraine. Thrill-seekers are in for a treat! Discover the Abbaye de la Clarté-Dieu, the Collégiale de Bueil-en-Touraine or the Château de la Roche-Racan, places steeped in history that inspired great writers such as Ronsard and Racan.

Jardin Du Clos Saint Gilles à à Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais — ©Jardin Du Clos Saint Gilles|ADT Touraine - JC Coutand

©Hébergement Château Hodebert à Saint Paterne Racan|Jean-Christophe COUTAND-MEHEUT

The must-haves of the Gâtine - Racan destination

Summer events: the Scénoféérie de Semblançay, the Kampagn’arts festival, the estivales du patrimoine (several shows on offer in the summer).

The Abbaye de la Clarté Dieu and the collegiate church at Bueil-en-Touraine.

Orientation trails at the Rouchoux sensitive natural area.

Moon or helicopter flights with Air Touraine.

The golf Bluegreen Tours Ardrée.

The Escotais leisure park (go-karting, paintball…).

The Haras de Bel Air equestrian centre.

The hike from Mettray to the dolmen de la Grotte aux Fées.

La Bulle Verte decorating shop and La Bulle Padel Club

Communauté de communes Gâtine – Racan
For guided tours, as well as accommodation and all other information, the tourism department of the Communauté de Communes Gâtine – Racan is at your service.

Tourist Guide

Pull through the guide, which is updated every year, to help you organise your stay. The must-see addresses in this area will be revealed to you. Abbeys, manor houses and castles are getting ready to welcome you for the summer season, not forgetting accommodation, restaurants and shops!