Our favorite places
City/town information
Richelieu
A very authentic French village with an interesting history.
Visit the royal fortress, the markets or the brocante! Chinon is the Home to some stunning wineries, history and lovely restaurants in the city centre.
139 locals recommend
Chinon
Visit the royal fortress, the markets or the brocante! Chinon is the Home to some stunning wineries, history and lovely restaurants in the city centre.
A village not far from Chinon hosting a brocante once a month. Very pretty and worth a visit.
54 locals recommend
Montsoreau
A village not far from Chinon hosting a brocante once a month. Very pretty and worth a visit.
Visit the castle and enjoy walking through the city with its little boutiques and shops
164 locals recommend
Saumur
Visit the castle and enjoy walking through the city with its little boutiques and shops
Sightseeing
Pictoresque village with a great restaurant, makes the perfect stop for lunch in a great setting.
21 locals recommend
Crissay-sur-Manse
Pictoresque village with a great restaurant, makes the perfect stop for lunch in a great setting.
Rigny-Ussé
The sleeping beauty!
Azay-le-Rideau
Beautiful chateau in a great setting
A fabulous place to discover the world of Leonardo da Vinci.
305 locals recommend
Château du Clos Lucé
2 Rue du Clos LucéA fabulous place to discover the world of Leonardo da Vinci.
One of my favorite castles in the region. For it’s history, architecture and beauty!
138 locals recommend
Chenonceaux
One of my favorite castles in the region. For it’s history, architecture and beauty!
L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
Must visit
Villandry
Visit the gardens
Food & Wine scene
Visit Chateau de la Grille for a wine tastings in a beautiful setting
Enjoy lunch at the auberge de la place, or stop by for a coffee after a walk through the vineyards.
Razines
Enjoy lunch at the auberge de la place, or stop by for a coffee after a walk through the vineyards.
Fresh, quality food from local producers of the region - open Fridays, Saturday’s and Sunday morning
K'di fermier
33 Rte de ToursFresh, quality food from local producers of the region - open Fridays, Saturday’s and Sunday morning
Only 5 min drive from our place, a leisure bike ride or an easy 30min walk. Fantastic wines so close by
Domaine de la Garrelière - Pascale & François Plouzeau
La GarrelièreOnly 5 min drive from our place, a leisure bike ride or an easy 30min walk. Fantastic wines so close by
City advice
Don't miss
The markets in Richelieu on a Friday morning
Fresh produce from the local area
Book before you go
Check out lunch breaks
Make sure you check opening hours prior to visiting a place