Château du Rivau - Children from 5 to 18 years old

Price: €8 (public price: €9) The Fortress of Montbazon, the stronghold of the terrible Count of Anjou, Foulques III Nerra, dominates the Indre valley and the town of Montbazon from the top of its rocky spur. It is one of our oldest military constructions. Home to the oldest keep in France still standing, its history stretches from the end of the 10th century to the 15th. As well as a particularly immersive guided tour, you can discover the trades of the Middle Ages through skits and demonstrations: war machines in action, weapons master, stone cutter, potter, herbalist, calligrapher...  Children can try their hand at a host of medieval games, and leave with their knight of the fortress diploma! The fortress tavern serves fouées, salads, planks and other delicacies.

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.

Price: €13.50 (public price: €15) Ten kilometres from Chinon, Le Rivau offers an enchanting escape into the heart of history, art and nature. Far from a traditional castle or garden tour, Le Rivau takes you on an astonishing journey into the heart of extraordinary gardens...  Here, all your senses will be awakened: 500 varieties of fragrant roses, an extraordinary vegetable garden whose produce can be sampled in the castle restaurant, monumental works of art in the gardens and castle. But there are also treasure hunts and costumes for children, a tea room, a locavore restaurant, a gourmet restaurant, exhibitions and hammocks for adults. You'll find it hard to leave... Since 2020, a Garden Escape Game has also been available.