Stephanie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Such a unique chateau and well worth a visit if you enjoy art. You can explore the whole chateau as well which is quite rare and lovely to see.
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Chateau d'Oiron
10 Rue du ChâteauSuch a unique chateau and well worth a visit if you enjoy art. You can explore the whole chateau as well which is quite rare and lovely to see.
A lovely town to visit with a great selection of shops and restaurants. We love “But first coffee” and the Saturday market or you can walk up to the chateau for amazing views of the Loire river and a nice lunch.
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Saumur
A lovely town to visit with a great selection of shops and restaurants. We love “But first coffee” and the Saturday market or you can walk up to the chateau for amazing views of the Loire river and a nice lunch.
A lovely town with a nice vibe. Visit the brocante every third Sunday of the month to experience a real treat.
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Chinon
A lovely town with a nice vibe. Visit the brocante every third Sunday of the month to experience a real treat.
Thouars
The Friday market is the best around!
A must-see! Not a traditional château visit but such a breath taking place to experience the story of. Only 11km away.
Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
A must-see! Not a traditional château visit but such a breath taking place to experience the story of. Only 11km away.
Only 15 minutes away and well worth a visit.
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Château de Montreuil-Bellay
Place des OrmeauxOnly 15 minutes away and well worth a visit.
Forteresse royale de Chinon
2 Rue du ChâteauA real favourite in the area
L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
Unmissable history
Food scene
Honestly the best coffee you will find in the loire valley. The beans are roasted on site so they are fresh and the shop sells lovely gift/souvenir ideas. A highlight of a trip to Loudun.
Torréfaction Les Cafés de ThéOphraste
51 Rue de la Prte de ChinonHonestly the best coffee you will find in the loire valley. The beans are roasted on site so they are fresh and the shop sells lovely gift/souvenir ideas. A highlight of a trip to Loudun.
Our favourite restaurant by far and only 15 minutes by car. Make sure you book.
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L'Auberge Des Isles
312 Rue du BoëlleOur favourite restaurant by far and only 15 minutes by car. Make sure you book.
Au Local
An excellent restaurant for a special evening in Chinon.
Ververt
We love this place to enjoy delicious local food.
A simpler more family oriented restaurant. Good pizzas and nice pasta with traditional French dishes too
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Le Saint Médard
1 Pl. Saint-MédardA simpler more family oriented restaurant. Good pizzas and nice pasta with traditional French dishes too
Drinks
A really nice bar/pub with a huge garden.
Le Cafe Des Arts
53 Rue Saint-MédardA warm welcome and a lovely atmosphere with great beer!
L'Annexe
Wine tasting
A lovely cave visit for delicious Crémant de Loire
You will receive such a warm welcome when you visit for a wine tasting. The wine is excellent and the history of the chateau is fascinating. We highly recommend it.
Castle Targé, SCEA Pisani-Ferry
Chemin de TargéYou will receive such a warm welcome when you visit for a wine tasting. The wine is excellent and the history of the chateau is fascinating. We highly recommend it.
Domaine Saint Landor
3 Rue de la Petite FêteJust 5km from the gîte! Arrange a wine tasting and you won’t regret it.
Gratien et Meyer
Route de MontsoreauSome of the most unique wine of the region. Emmanuel Bienvenu is a very passionate winemaker.
Domaine Château Gaillard Viticulteur
Some of the most unique wine of the region. Emmanuel Bienvenu is a very passionate winemaker.
Sébastien makes delicious Chinon wine and will give a guided tour around the caves. He also speaks excellent English.
Château du Petit Thouars, 37500 Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Francia
Sébastien makes delicious Chinon wine and will give a guided tour around the caves. He also speaks excellent English.
Isabelle Suire
Isabelle is a superb winemaker.
Brocante/Flea market
Every second Sunday of the month. Well worth a visit.
Les Puces de Montsoreau
Zoo
Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetA favourite in the region for families
Go Karting
Great family (and adult) fun!
Franck Talon Competition
La Boule d'Or