Weekend at the water's edge

For a 100% relaxing break, book accommodation by the water. With your gaze hypnotised by the currents of the Loire, Indre, Cher, Vienne and Creuse, your mind wanders even more easily. An ideal state of mind for a relaxing holiday with a change of scenery!

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From the château de Candes-Saint-Martin and its many furnished apartments, admire the spectacle of the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers. And take advantage of an exceptional location in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Petite Cité de Caractère, Rochecorbon is not to be outdone: a troglodyte hotel, Les Hautes Roches overlooks the Loire and is home to two restaurants, one gourmet, the other bistronomic. There’s something for everyone!

And don’t forget that some of the rooms in the Hilton hotels in Tours offer a view of the quays of the Loire, which in fine weather are enlivened by a popular guinguette.

RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW!

To contemplate the Indre or the Loire from the terrace of a restaurant, book a table at Le Georges (Loches) or Nuances (La Chapelle-sur-Loire). A hotel and three guest rooms also welcome you above these restaurants.

Water-edge Stay

Campsites by the water

It’s not surprising that so many campsites have developed close to a river or lake: the location is ideal for holidaymakers looking for peace and nature. Take advantage of this on the banks of the lakes at Rillé and Chemillé-sur-Indrois, with the Village Huttopia and the Coteaux du lac campsite. Ditto for the Ile d’Or and la Poterie campsites (in Amboise and Mosnes, on the banks of the Loire), the Ile Auger (Chinon, on the banks of the Vienne), not forgetting Onlycamp La Gâtine, River Camp and Le Moulin Fort on the banks of the Cher. On the Savonnières hillside, embrace a pretty view of the Cher valley from the unusual accommodation at Domaine de la Rochardière. In Azay-le-Rideau, sleep on the water in the “Flo’tente solaire” at Onlycamp Le Sabot!

AN OVERNIGHT ON THE WATER

Enjoy an unforgettable romantic experience aboard the Toue Reine at La Chapelle-aux-Naux: a popular stopover, particularly for cyclists on the Loire à Vélo! The owners also offer two tree houses!

Relaxing at the campsite

Like in a mill

In the absence of strong winds, the mills of Touraine were built on the water’s edge to benefit from the driving force of the current. Some have been converted into comfortable holiday homes, set in beautiful natural surroundings. Treat yourself to some sunbathing, reading or a siesta!