From the simplicity of a mediaeval dwelling to the splendour of a Renaissance château:

Discover a troglodytic valley, wander through our picturesque villages brimming with flowers, visit the châteaux of the Loire: Azay le Rideau, Usse, Saché, Fontenay, Villandry, Langeais, Chinon ...

Stroll around our beautiful gardens: La Chatonnière, Villandry, Ussé ...

Entertaining and full of surprises:

The Dufresne Museum houses a collection of 3000 objects and machines, while the Maison du Meunier (Miller's House), la Poire Tapée (dedicated to the local speciality of oven-dried pears) , la Vannerie (the Basket Works) in Villaines-les-Rochers, the Balzac Museum in Saché and the Jouets d'Autrefois (Toys of Yesteryear), are just some of the locations where you are guaranteed an entertaining and educational visit.

A feast for the taste buds:

A glass of apple juice, fresh fruit, a bottle of Azay wine, or how about some rillettes or goat's cheese on a slice of crusty bread or a warm fouasse (focaccia-type bread)? Whether you are picnicking, dining in a gourmet restaurant or relaxing on a café terrace, savour the delicious local produce and enjoy the hospitality of our wonderful region.

Arts and crafts: the expertise lives on. You'll marvel at the creativity of our craftsmen and women:

Come and admire their work in the basket making village of Villaines-les-Rochers, or in the studios and workshops of ceramic artists, painters, sculptors, cabinet makers...

A full range of useful services and businesses is on hand for a stress-free holiday that is full of surprises:
Tailor-made accommodation: from group accommodation in gîtes to rooms in hotels, restored farms or luxury châteaux.
Convenient transport: for visiting the area or forwarding your luggage: trains, cars, taxis, minibuses or bicycles.

Dynamic associations and communes enliven the region with festivities, meetings, organised outings… for year-round fun.