Castles & tourist sites

Price: €6.50 (public price: €7.50) Nestling in the Indre valley, the Château de Saché was one of Honoré de Balzac's favourite places of inspiration, and today houses a museum dedicated to this great writer. The furnished rooms recreate the atmosphere of the 19th century, and the exhibition rooms display the collections, which include some 2,300 items: furniture, old editions, manuscripts (including three collections of corrected proofs of Le Lys dans la vallée), sculptures (including several original works by Auguste Rodin), paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.  The two-hectare park invites you to contemplate the surrounding countryside, from the village of Saché to the Indre valley.  Shows, readings, workshops and themed tours.

Enjoy the destination's must-see attractions: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. This 48h Pass also includes bike hire, access to the little tourist train (from march to october) and exclusive benefits from our partners (e.g. €3 discount per player with Escape Yourself, 10% discount in the pub « Au temps des Rois »)

Price: €15.90 (public price: €16.90) 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: €75 Experience Christmas in the Land of Castles to the fullest with the 6-castle Pass! Which castle should you visit this winter? Answer: Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Loches, and Villandry! From Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, six of the largest castles in the Loire Valley will celebrate the holiday spirit with fully decorated visitor tours and events: it’s "Christmas in the Land of Castles" in Touraine. To enjoy visiting 6 castles of your choice at special rates and with complete freedom, opt for the Christmas in the Land of Castles Passes! Bonus gift during this festive season: these Passes also give you access to exclusive offers with a selection of local leisure and shopping partners.