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Have a break in Touraine Loire Valley: discover differents views and sites of the area
City Breaks
The cities of Touraine are perfect for a city break to have dinner in a restaurant, or to visit a market or a monument, or for an afternoon shopping spree. You will enjoy our cities for their harmonious architecture consisting of unspoiled downtown areas that are home to top-rated tourist attractions, as well as for their lively atmosphere.
Tours, capital of the Loire castles
The city of art and history, the gateway to the Loire region, located at the heart of an area exceptionally rich in heritage (the major Loire Valley castles are all close by)... Tours is the ideal place for a short "city break" holiday in the Loire. There are also many hiking trails around Tours.
A taste of Italian style at Amboise
It is often said that Amboise has the most Italian flair of all the Loire Valley cities. The presence of many tourists from the other side of the Alps is a cheerful reminder of what the Italian Renaissance brought to the area five centuries ago. Amboise is a serene, easygoing town, true to the image (...)
Chinon, a medieval past
Chinon... an evocative name! Foodies will recall an excellent bottle of wine, while history enthusiasts will be reminded of Joan of Arc and Richard Lionheart. The name evokes the works of François Rabelais for literary types.
Loches, a royal surprise!
The gateway to southern Touraine, Loches is the perfect representation of the architectural transition that gradually took place during the Renaissance. Vestiges of the city's rich medieval past include fortifications, the impressive 44 metre-high keep and the Saint-Ours collegiate church.
Other noteworthy towns & villages
Many other towns in Touraine are definitely worth a stop, whether to do a little market shopping or stop at a flea market, or to visit a monument or go on a short hike. If you need a place to stay, camping or gites are readily available throughout Indre-et-Loire and the Loire Valley. You may wish to (...)
