The Loire Valley, an authentic territory
A sweet way of life to discover from Troglododo, in Azay-le-Rideau
A few meters from our hotel in the heart of the Val de l'Indre, surrounded by a romantic 19th century park, the Château of d'Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous remarkable Loire castles.
Built during the reign of François 1st, this masterpiece of 16th century architecture stands on an island carved by the Indre and offers all the charm of the Renaissance period.
Around the Troglododo, other castles unveil their treasures. Among them: the old-fashioned and poetic charm of the castle of Islette; Rigny-Ussé, the castle of Sleeping Beauty which inspired Charles Perrault; ... Château de Saché, Balzac's holiday resort, houses a museum dedicated to him ...
Nature lovers and hikers will not be left out. Touraine offers beautiful landscapes of vineyards, orchards, forests and troglodyte sites to discover on foot or by bike with beautiful walks between plateaus and valleys.
A little further, Tours, the capital of the Loire Valley; Chinon and its royal fortress are waiting for you ...