Top Things to do in Indre-et-Loire
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Discover the best top things to do in Indre-et-Loire, France including Chateau Gaudrelle, Vignoble de la Jarnoterie, Cabaret Chez Nello, Cave Touristique des Vignerons de Montlouis, Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, Chateau de Langeais, Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, Chateau de l'Aulee, Musee du Compagnonnage, Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny sur Veude.
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1. Chateau Gaudrelle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 160 reviews
At Chateau Gaudrelle, we produced Vouvray wine since 1931. You are welcome to visit our cellars (cave) and to enjoy a commented wine tasting. We produce still and sparkling Vouvrays which are now recognised as being amongst the very finest of the appellation.
Reviewed By SteveC218
We cannot say enough about our experience at Chateau Gaudrelle. We contacted Marion and she organized a tour and tasting for our group on VERY short notice, but that was only the first impressive moment. When we arrived at the Chateau Marion greeted us and was one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable people we have ever dealt with (and there have been MANY). Marion made us feel instantly at home as we did the tour of their cave and facility. Marion explained all of the growing and wine making processes in great detail and her love and passion for wine and this Chateau came through in everything she said and did. Our only regrets were we were near the end of our trip and could not have purchased more!!! We would like to thank Marion for a wonderful experience and applaud whoever runs this winery.
2. Vignoble de la Jarnoterie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By leerV8101YK
Warm welcome. An interesting and passionate tour of the caves with wine tasting afterwards . Would recommend for couples and groups
3. Cabaret Chez Nello
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
MUSIC-HALL,DINER,SHOW,musicals animations,room rental near center train station,center highway issue from TOURS,in a quiet area with many parking places
4. Cave Touristique des Vignerons de Montlouis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Surrounded by the Loire chateaux, the "Cave des Vignerons de Montlouis" is just halfway between Tours and Amboise. Founded in 1969, la Cave brings together independent winegrowers among the best of the Montlouis appellation. In the remarkable setting of this mediaeval cave hewn out of the rock, come and discover the full range of excellent white wines from the Montlouis appellation, all from the Chenin cepage ! Rosé and red wines from the Touraine appellation and organic wines without added sulphite too.
5. Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,090 reviews
Reviewed By 590JackK - Lebanon, United States
While there are many sites to behold in the city of Tours, be sure to visit this cathedral. It took four hundred years to build, and was listed as an historic monument in 1862. Everything about it is astonishing to see, from the portals of the facade to the stained glass windows. The two towers each hold something significant in them: the north the royal stairs; the south the cathedral's bells. Aside from other Parisian-style gothic architecture, there are also the tombs of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne's children, all in the south chapel. There are plentiful cathedrals to visit when visiting this region; I'd make this one of them.
6. Chateau de Langeais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
Open every day of the year ! The medieval fortress dominates the village with its austere facade. But don't be daunted: the open drawbridge is an invitation to enter into the refined lodgings of a great lord. It is the most fully furnished castle of the Loire Valley. The hushed ambiance of the rooms and the splendor of the great reception halls will plunge you into the daily life of a 15th century prince. You will relive the event that distinguished the history of the locale: the wedding of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany, recreated with strikingly realistic wax figures.In the park, you will discover the recreated construction site of France's oldest keep. The promenade, punctuated with playgrounds and the tree house, can be followed through cedars and sequoias to the gazebo overlooking the Loire.
Reviewed By stefanc106 - Limoges, France
Relaxed atmosphere to tour at your leisure, arrived at opening time to see the drawbridge lowered. Free to tour by yourself with a pamphlet in English. Fun grounds with a huge tree house ideal for the kids too. Put it on your list of Chateaus to visit.
7. Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,967 reviews
The Château of Azay-le-Rideau, masterpiece of the Renaissance. The Château of Azay-le-Rideau, built at the heart of Touraine under the patronage of François Ier, has all the charm of the Renaissance. Masterpiece of the 16th century architecture, it rises up on an island designed by the river Indre and is surrounded by a romantic 19th century park. The château has some prestigious historical decorations telling about its 4 centuries of history. It also has some sumptuous collections of items, tapestries and furniture. To be discovered : - On the ground floor : restoration of the 19th century decoration and atmosphere. - On the first floor : an immersion at the heart of the Renaissance, the great hall and its period furniture, as well as the restoration of a Renaissance chamber, whose walls are fully made of bullrushes braids. - The Pressoir (former press room), an interpretation center reachable by everyone in order to know more about the château. - The romantic park of 8ha with many points of view on the château and its water mirrors.
Reviewed By Bheathen
This is a lovely building with (of course) an interesting history, and offers plenty of explanatory material in English. Most of the chateau is open to the public. Apart from the main bedrooms and the huge rooms for entertaining, you can visit the attic level where the astonishing roof structure is on view.. The chateau, right on the river, is only metres from the village centre, and is surrounded by splendid trees and spacious parkland. Certainly well worth a visit.
8. Chateau de l'Aulee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Winerie to be visited: cellar, wine-making, tasting, walk in the vineyard... come and discover who we are. You will taste all colors of Loire Valley: dry white, sweet white, rosé, red and of course our famous sparkling Crémant de Loire and Touraine. Open 10 am - 7 pm, 7/7
9. Musee du Compagnonnage
10. Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny sur Veude
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By butchcassidysr
Maurice at our B&B helped us by calling the attendant a day or so ahead to schedule an appointment. The attendant met us right on time at the entrance gate and pointed us to the entrance of the Chapelle. We did not opt to tour the Chateau but focused on the Chapelle. Similar to Sainte Chapelle in Paris, this Chapelle was built to house relics of the passion of Christ by the Bourbons, the descendants of King Louis IX. There are sheets describing the glass and the history located in the Chapelle. The beautiful setting in the village of Champigny, the history and the remarkable stained glass depicting multiple layers of history make this Chapelle definitely worth visiting if you are in the area near Chinon.
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