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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

Liberté is a gastronomic and sustainable restaurant located 15 minutes from Amboise and 30 minutes from Tours. You will find a Chef's cuisine based on fresh and local products: that of Romain Thevenon. Here, everything is home-made, even the sourdough bread.

 Neuillé-le-Lierre

Come and discover one of the last cave mills that has withstood the onslaught of time and progress. Built in 1848, it became the property of the commune of Bléré in 2003. This authentic mill was used to grind grain.

 Bléré

Nourished by poetry and pop culture, Nils Alix-Tabeling?s works draw on the myths and rituals of the past to question contemporary mutations. He invents alternative futures, open to hybrid identities and chimerical bodies.

 Tours

Following careful restoration in keeping with the original architecture, a wing of an old mill, was converted into a 3-floor gîte.

 Bléré

Sightseeing tours of Chinon and the Chinon region in a 1965 VW combi, in Vintage mode. A 2-hour tour of the town centre, viewpoints, history, wine tasting; and tours of Montsoreau, Candes St-Martin, Seuilly, Panzoult...

 Chinon

Gîte in a restored barn with a gîte at both ends and facing the owners' house, in 1.5 ha grounds.

 Truyes

 Saunay

The exhibition Hidden Portraits / Portraits Cachés presents some thirty works by German photographer and artist Volker Hermes.

 Azay-le-Rideau

Sport and leisure centre.

 Bourgueil

Charm, authenticity, comfort, and friendliness are the hallmarks of Le Petit Munet, Pigeonnier, and Grange.

 Lémeré

Near the forest, between Amboise and Chenonceau, in a farmhouse, 4 rooms with independent entrance. They are all equipped with baths. Terrace, enclosed garden, dining room and kitchenette.

 La Croix-en-Touraine