{"id":7364,"date":"2024-03-12T11:43:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/plus-beaux-villages-autour-tours\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:52:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T06:52:10","slug":"best-villages-near-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-near-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"7 best villages near Tours (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, Tours is surrounded by rivers, castles and villages.<br\/>Explore <strong>charming<\/strong> alleyways, visit small churches and enjoy the <strong>peace and quiet<\/strong>.<br\/>In this article, we share our selection of the <strong>best villages near Tours<\/strong> to help you plan your stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-villages-near-Tours.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful villages around Tours\" class=\"wp-image-7345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best villages near Tours: selection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Loire Valley is brimming with charming villages and small towns full of character. The list can be very long.<br\/>We have:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>selected our favorites and best-known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>listed in order of distance from town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>limited to less than 1 hour's drive from the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find all our favorite villages around the Loire castles, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see this other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ch\u00e9digny (40 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-JBFXDSh\/1\/81bae84f\/L\/Chedigny_eglise-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE9;digny Church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the village is a garden.<br\/>It is even the only village in France to have the label \"remarkable garden\" not for a park but for the whole village.<br\/>Even when the roses are not in bloom, it is very attractive with all the greenery around the houses.<br\/>But, if you can, visit when the 1000 rosebushes of the village are blooming to savor the visit with all our senses.<br\/>Don't miss the priest's garden with its vegetable garden, orchard and medicinal plants.<br\/>And Chedigny also develop its banks of the Indrois for even more moments to admire the beauty of nature.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-chedigny-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-zmMdZhF\/1\/1b3b2b6b\/L\/Chedigny_rues-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE9;digny street\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 40 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Chedigny\/i-899bdPH\/1\/3aded94a\/L\/Chedigny_rues-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"flowered street of Ch&#xE9;digny\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the entire village and gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore, flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is better to come when the roses are in bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large parking lot at the entrance of the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Remarkable Garden\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1419698&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Ch\u00e9digny<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Crissay-sur-Manse (40 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpghttps:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-SWM7LKN\/0\/8a4e2241\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For its calmness. Manu had a deep moment of serenity in this village...<br\/>It is not big but absolutely charming.<br\/>There are beautiful tufa houses, a flamboyant gothic church, a wash house and the ruins of a 15th century castle that was heavily damaged during the Hundred Years War.<br\/>Here, the countryside invites itself into the center: almost everywhere you go you get a glimpse of the fields and nature.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South-west of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 40 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-vRw5MgK\/0\/2bfe3987\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Washhouse in Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the entire village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy parking around the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few restaurants\/cafes - we had lunch on the terrace at the Auberge de Crissay overlooking the countryside and the church. Good products and a great time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be combined with Chinon and the castle of Azay-le-Rideau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1422914&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Crissay-sur-Manse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Candes-Saint-Martin and Monsoreau (50 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-jhFWkGC\/0\/060967d7\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candes-Saint-Martin still offers a very different experience.<br\/>This place is also sometimes listed as Montsoreau.<br\/>The 2 villages are actually next to each other: the charming village is Candes but the famous castle on the banks of the Loire is in Montsoreau.<br\/>The village is located at the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire, a strategic location that allowed the village to develop as a river port.<br\/>Here, we like the many houses made of tufa stone, typical of the region and we are sure that you will be surprised by the facade of the church!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-j69CHN3\/0\/a5ca6750\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"church Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Angers and Tours, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-W2HcX9j\/0\/95cd3617\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"alley Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1.5 hours to explore the entire village and the road to the panorama. Add 1h30 to visit the castle of Montsoreau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets and slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking lots at the ends of the village. Very few places in the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416494&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Candes-Saint-Martin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Tours<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the city center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the city, its restaurants and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ferdinand<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferdinand-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>H\u00f4tel du Cygne <\/strong>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/du-cygne-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel L'Adresse<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-adresse.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Hotels\/n-CQn8Np\/Hotel-Ferdinand\/i-zPKQjzv\/0\/cd6e4227\/S\/hotel-ferdinand-chambre-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Ferdinand\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Near the station and around the city center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">An early train? Or just a little more peace and quiet? Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Les Tr\u00e9sori\u00e8res<\/strong> - 5 stars - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-tresorieres.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Aparthotel Central Parc Tours - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/central-parc-demeure-particuliere.html?aid=2274925\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-l-univers-tours.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Hotels\/n-CQn8Np\/Hotels-Les-Tresorieres\/i-CgwWwfs\/1\/cbccb2ac\/S\/hotel-tresorieres-chambre-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Les Tr&#xE9;sori&#xE8;res\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the countryside around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Looking for a bit of peace and quiet, without straying too far from the city of Tours? Here's our suggestion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine de la Tortini\u00e8re<\/strong> - 20 min away - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domainedelatortiniere.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Troglododo<\/strong> - unusual 25min away - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/troglododo.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Dormir-hotel-chateau-loire\/i-dZckPLf\/1\/6b08b128\/S\/Hotel%20Chateau%20la%20Tortiniere-S.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine de la Tortini&#xE8;re\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-tours-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1473290&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations --&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lavardin (50 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-XZgBNC6\/0\/f039f383\/L\/village_lavardin_chateau_vue-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Lavardin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another village that ticks a lot of boxes: a nice bridge over the Loir (not to be confused with the Loire), a medieval castle, stone houses and a surprising church.<br\/>Take your time to discover this village, as each corner brings a different experience:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picnic tables along the Loir with a view of the Gothic bridge and fortified castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the ruins of the castle that resisted the assault of Richard the Lionheart with beautiful views of the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The church of Saint-Genest de Lavardin, austere from the outside but rich in mural paintings of Carolingian, Byzantine and Romanesque influences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>troglodytic houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-shCzC5F\/0\/8f9228a0\/L\/village_lavardin_pont_loir-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lavardin bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>North of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Lavardin\/i-2V8Q9DM\/0\/046d9105\/L\/village_lavardin_chateau-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau de Lavardin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes, as the castle tour has no tarmac path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The village is on a slope, and the castle requires the ascent of some steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking in the village center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1439627&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Lavardin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Montrichard (50 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Montrichard\/i-rFkf4Xm\/1\/1a201c81\/L\/Montrichard_ville-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montrichard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit the famous Loire castles around Tours (Chenonceaux, Amboise, Chaumont-sur-Loire), chances are you will pass by Montrichard. This small town is a bit of a crossroads.<br\/>It is a small medieval city of the XIth century with a historical center along the River Cher.<br\/>The view from the banks of the river is magnificent and the tour of the center takes you to see: a keep, half-timbered houses, a bridge, buildings from different periods...<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Montrichard\/i-qddwFM6\/1\/b706a119\/L\/Montrichard_maisons_pans_bois-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden step houses - Montrichard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city of Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 50 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 hours to explore the entire village and the keep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking on the other side of the bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful, there can be a lot of traffic because of the bridge which limits the traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice for restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1453379&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Montrichard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9500\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-768x1229.png 768w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Montr\u00e9sor (1h)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr%C3%A9sor\/i-dHpPtcV\/0\/2baa131a\/L\/village_montresor-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montr&#xE9;sor, view from the castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We absolutely fell in love with the village of Montr\u00e9sor. For us, it is even far ahead of all the others.<br\/>Montr\u00e9sor has everything we like: a small castle, a beautiful church, charming alleys with stone houses and greenery, plus a river that runs through it.<br\/>Don't miss the views of the village from the castle and the views of the castle from the walk along the Indrois River.<br\/>This village has a crazy charm. It is worth the small detour.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr%C3%A9sor\/i-BNhHfmr\/0\/805f3d3d\/L\/village_montresor-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rue de Montr&#xE9;sor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South-east of the city of Tours, along the Indrois river<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not far from the town of Loches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Montr%C3%A9sor\/i-86tDvdg\/0\/dac627a8\/L\/village_montresor-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Montr&#xE9;sor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 2 to 3 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking along the main street, near the tourist office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be combined with the discovery of the city of Loches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1453332&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Montr\u00e9sor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Saint-Dy\u00e9-sur-Loire (1h)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy%C3%A9-sur-Loire\/i-qGtmvWX\/0\/10c0af70\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A village a little different from the previous ones, with a rich history during the construction of Chambord. It was then an important port where materials arrived.<br\/>Today it is nice to stroll along the Loire with some traditional boats, in the alleys which mix stones and greenery, and all around the ramparts. We had a great time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we relax. The village seems to bring serenity to the visitor. And we wouldn't want to leave.<br\/>Take the time to get lost and discover houses from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy%C3%A9-sur-Loire\/i-9Dmrcfr\/0\/4dffb967\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"medieval wall Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the village from Tours<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Tours and Orleans, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Tours = 1h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Saint-Dy%C3%A9-sur-Loire\/i-FD4HdXV\/0\/1142741b\/L\/village_saint_dye_sur_Loire-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Boats in Saint-Dy&#xE9;-sur-Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours to explore the entire village and the castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is easy to walk around, the village is almost flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking around the church, next to the school and next to the cemetery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ cafes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has the label \"Small city of character\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1464667&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations around Saint-Dy\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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