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Follow in Balzac's footsteps at Saché and its castle, where the famous writer often stayed. This is where he found peace and quiet to write "Le Lys dans la vallée" (The Lily of the Valley). Picture three mills... he wrote. Well, come and see these three real mills for yourself at Pont-de-Ruan

 Saché

The Comité des Fêtes is organizing its 13th book fair on Sunday September 21, 2025, at the Salle Cassiopée in Veigné. More than 50 authors from the region and beyond will be on hand to sign books for young and old, ranging from novels to comics.

 Veigné

Let the wind carry you away, reinvigorate your senses with the fresh aromas of the great outdoors: take a trip on a hot air balloon.

 Tours

In this former vineyard, rooms and apartments have replaced the building that served as a wine storehouse. You will be welcomed by a professional couple from the hotel and restaurant business, who are passionate about the "Beautiful" and the "Good"!

 Azay-le-Rideau

Located near the banks of the Indre river, Les Saules de Cormery campsite and its 33 pitches offer an exceptional shaded setting where nature and history are combined for your pleasure.

 Cormery

Come and discover our 9-hole course ! In the countryside, the golf Fleuray-Amboise is equipped with synthetic greens. Unique in the region!

 Cangey

New: Listen to the life of a young Cro-Magnon, then model an animal from history in clay (ages 4 and up). Museum visit included, on reservation.

 Le Grand-Pressigny

And if you took the time to succumb to the charms of the Boudoir de Nana, the first romantic gite in the centre of the Loire Valley region? Escape in all discretion and come and spend a romantic weekend in this luxurious and glamorous loft with refined decor, terrace and park bordered by a stream.

 Manthelan

Between fields and ponds, enjoy the tranquility of our countryside. In addition to Le Louroux with its vast expanses of water and its priory, discover the villages of Manthelan and Louans. The winding roads among crops and meadows will guide you away from the tumult of the main roads.

 Louans

Traditional cuisine, served in a warm, light dining room with air conditioning.

 Joué-lès-Tours

Situated in a Regional Nature Park, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This elegant, 17th century manor house which has been transformed into a hotel, has 24 bedrooms which will accommodate you for your tourist holidays and business trips.

 Beaumont-en-Véron

Cycle hire, from 2 hours to several days. Freedom to explore, with suggestions for 1/2 day and 2 day routes, bikes delivered in and around Chinon. On the Loire à Vélo route.

 Chinon