Tours and its surroundings

Château de Langeais (Loire): visit tips

by Claire | October 8, 2023 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

Discover one of the Loire Valley’s most scenic châteaux, with its beautiful gardens, extensive tapestry collection and medieval scenes.Here are our practical tips for planning your visit to the Château de Langeais. This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in […]

Visiting Château du Clos Lucé (tips+photos)

by Claire | September 1, 2023 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

Visiting the Loire Valley and Amboise in particular? Visit the Château du Clos Lucé! If you’re interested in Leonardo da Vinci, the great Italian painter, architect, scientist and engineer born in 1452, this visit is a must. The château, long a summer residence for the kings of France, was also home to the Renaissance genius […]

Visit the castle of Chenonceau (tips + photos)

by Claire | July 13, 2023 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

The Château de Chenonceau, towering above the River Cher, is an emblematic monument of the Loire Valley. Its medieval origins, but especially its Renaissance architecture, have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It houses a rich collection of paintings and rare 16th century Flanders tapestries. That’s not all! The estate, visited […]

Renting a car in Tours (France): our 25 tips 2023

by Claire | January 13, 2023 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

Want to discover one of the most beautiful regions of France, the Loire Valley, with its castles and vineyards… The easiest option is to rent a car to adapt your program to your desires.Here is our complete guide to renting a car in Tours, Renting a car in Tours – introduction Take advantage of the […]

Sleeping at Château du Perreux (our review + photos)

by Manu | December 17, 2022 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

We spent a beautiful autumn Sunday at the Château de Perreux. If I had to describe this experience in one word, it would be cocooning. This beautiful house located less than 10 minutes from Amboise is a haven of peace, decorated with taste and simplicity. A walk in the park and the forest complete this […]

Visit the castle of Azay-le-Rideau (tips+photos)

by Manu | March 22, 2023 | no intrusive ads, no sponsored content, just some affiliate links - if you use them, we get a small commission (détails)

The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is one of our favorite castles in the Loire Valley, as it gives off a poetic and romantic atmosphere. Modest in its dimensions, grandiose in its decoration, surrounded by moats still in water and a beautiful English-style park, it is one of the jewels of the Loire. In this post all […]