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Head for Cormery, a village between Tours and Loches, to put down your suitcases in this beautiful 17th-century manor house built of tuffeau, the white stone typical of the region that was used to build the wonderful Châteaux de la Loire. A visit to the old town of Cormery is...

 Cormery

 Benais

Selection: August 3 and 10 Semi-final: August 17 - Final: August 24 . Each phase is followed by a concert by past winners. On-site catering available on the day of the final. Reservations required at local restaurants, bars and cafés. Registration: radiocrochet.descartes@gmail.

 Descartes

25 km south of Tours, Domaine de la Ploquinière welcomes you to its 200 + 60 m2 reception room, in the heart of 26 hectares of forest (Chinon national forest). A former fiefdom, the estate boasts a beautiful 16th-century Fuye. The Italian-style covered terrace (120 m2) overlooks the forest and the

 Azay-le-Rideau

Remarkable birds return to nest each year on the islets of the Loire after having crossed seas and continents.

 Tours

Getaway in Touraine at the gite de la Follière.

 Vernou-sur-Brenne

 Tours

Le Petit Prépinson is an 80m² annex just a stone's throw from the main gîte. Its all-glass south-facing facade gives it a modern look that blends in with its surroundings. It features a light-filled living room with TV and sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchen and a bedroom.

 Ambillou

We are delighted to be able to welcome you to an annexe of the estate's buildings. We have completely renovated and refurbished this house, an annex to our magnificent 16th-century fortified farmhouse.

 Cravant-les-Côteaux

A passionate young chef, Pierre Drouineau welcomes you to his very first restaurant. Right next to the Louroux pond, the Prieuré's menu features many local products.

 Le Louroux

Formerly the Archbishop’s palace (17th and 18th centuries). Rich 18th century furniture, large collection of French and foreign paintings from the Middle Age to the 20th century. Masterpieces by Mantegna, Rubens, Rembrandt, Boucher, Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rodin... Formal gardens.

 Tours

Come and discover the summer flora and fauna nestling in the heart of the Taligny marsh wetlands, classified as a Regional Nature Reserve. Meet at 10:00 am at the marsh parking lot opposite the Roche Clermault pharmacy

 La Roche-Clermault