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Duration: 1day - Price: €26
Enjoy a package that includes bike rental in Tours for the day and admission to the Villandry Gardens. Starting from Tours, take the iconic Loire à Vélo route, then follow the banks of the Cher River towards Villandry.

During your ride, take a moment to admire a “contemplative stop” decorated with arabesques by street artist Jordane Saget, before visiting the sumptuous gardens of the Château de Villandry, famous for their French-style flowerbeds, decorative vegetable gardens, and panoramic terraces.

The plus points:

• The freedom of a day on a bike on a safe, signposted route
• An accessible and enjoyable ride, ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Loire Valley
• A nature and heritage experience that is easy to organize from Tours

Duration: 1 hour - Price: €32 for 2 persons
A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!

Duration: 3 to 4 hours - Price: €49
Combine cultural discovery with fine dining on this audio-guided tour of Tours.
An intuitive app guides you at your own pace, without the constraints of a group. As you wander, you’ll hear explanations about the heritage and key points of interest in the city’s historic centre, along with directions to help you find your way easily, without needing to look at your screen. The tour also includes gourmet stops at carefully selected venues, where you can savour local produce and specialities. An ideal experience for lunchtime.

Duration: 1h30 to 2h - Price: from €20
We offer stand-up paddle and canoe hire so that you can discover some of the most exceptional tourist sites.
Let yourself be tempted by this incredible experience of standing up on the river, whether you're 2 people or up to 10 on the same board.
Embark on a remarkable tour that will take you to the foot of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Duration: 1h - Price: €30
Take advantage of fine weather to treat yourself to an aperitif cruise on the Loire departing from Tours with the BOUTAVANT association. Take a seat aboard a traditional boat for a one-hour cruise and enjoy the late afternoon light on the river.
A basket of Touraine specialities and a glass of wine will accompany this timeless moment of discovery.

Duration: 2½ hours - Price: from €36
With La Rabouilleuse, enjoy a truly special experience on the Loire at sunset aboard a traditional boat.
Just upstream from Tours, along the slopes of Rochecorbon and Vouvray, La Rabouilleuse invites you to discover the Loire through its unique atmosphere and colours. What we offer: the light of the Loire, the chance to spot wildlife, the charm of its islands, and the chance to take in the scenery… Come and enjoy it all!
When the winds are favourable, we set sail; otherwise, we use the engine, oars or a paddle. In all circumstances, we include a section of the trip using gentle propulsion (without the engine) to better savour the river’s rhythm.
You’re welcome to bring your own aperitif basket to share, if you wish, with the other guests. A convivial atmosphere guaranteed!

Price: €13 (public price: €14)
The Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden. The château boasts 18^th century interiors and a collection of antique Spanish paintings.

Price: €16.30 (public price: €17.30)
Imagine a palace delicately poised above the Loire, with gardens suspended between heaven and earth... It's hardly surprising that Amboise was a favorite site for the kings of France as they transformed their country during the Renaissance. Charles VIII and François I, Leonardo da Vinci and the iconic Queen Anne de Bretagne are all familiar faces here. Even today, the view is breathtaking! A 360° panorama of landscapes listed as a World Heritage Site. A castle open to nature, a haven of peace for birds, Amboise is also a place of innovation, where innovations such as the HistoPad enhance the experience. LPO Refuge.

Price: €11.50 (public price: €12.50€)
Owned by the Indre et Loire Departmental Council, the site comprises two castles: the keep built by the Count of Anjou, Foulques Nerra, and the royal dwelling with its Renaissance architecture. The latter saw Agnès Sorel, Joan of Arc and Anne of Brittany pass through. A pretty medieval garden is also located at the foot of the keep. Each year, a new exhibition is proposed in parallel with the augmented reality tours on the Histopad tablets.

Price: €11.50 (public price: €12.50)
The Royal Fortress of Chinon is a unique medieval site in the Loire Valley! Surrounded by the River Vienne and a host of vineyards, this landmark of French history (where Joan of Arc met Charles VII in 1429 before liberating Orléans) offers several types of tour: self-guided with a Histopad, guided tours, children's trails, etc.

Special events are organised for families at every holiday period.