In the Richelieu country in the heart of a village packed with history and well known for its magnificent gothic chapel, you will be situated between two very historic cities: Chinon, where the medieval fortress has overlooked the river Vienne for a thousand years, and Richelieu, built in the 17t...
In the Richelieu country in the heart of a village packed with history and well known for its magnificent gothic chapel, you will be situated between two very historic cities: Chinon, where the medieval fortress has overlooked the river Vienne for a thousand years, and Richelieu, built in the 17th century by the Cardinal who left his name to it as an inheritance… as well as several architectural wonders! Apart from the famous Loire Châteaux that are numerous in Touraine (Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais and Villandry being the closest), Futuroscope is another well known and easily accessible French tourist attraction. All for fun, cultural and exciting days out. The gîte itself is a village house typical of the Richelieu region, beautifully restored by its owners and opening...