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Touraine "The Garden of France" A region of culture and tradition Take advantage of your stay in Touraine and the Loire Valley to explore this wonderful region, with its marvellous historic heritage, unique both in quantity and quality: open your eyes and take your fill of memories. Land of culture and art, the Loire Valley offers the human richness of its great writers, novelists and poets. Balzac, Rabelais, Ronsard, and many more... A tour of the Châteaux makes a perfect central starting point for your excursions : • The Château d'Amboise and its conspirators' tower • The Château de Blois, assassination of the Duc de Guise, staircase • Le Clos Lucé, last home of Leonardo da Vinci (attractive grounds, reconstructions of his inventions) • The Château de Chenonceau, the ladies' château on the Cher, boat trips • The Château de Chaumont and the Gardens Festival (July to October) • The Château de Villandry and its ornamental gardens (compositions of flowers and vegetables) • The Château d'Azay le Rideau nestling at the centre of a lake • The Château de Chambord, impressively grand • The Château de Cheverny and its pack of hounds Gardens and Parks To get off the beaten track, a collection of private gardens and parks is open for you to enjoy during the summer season (list at the Hotel Reception) Tours This young and lively university town, with an important historic past, is well worth a visit. The Musée des Beaux Arts, the Musée de Compagnonnage, the Cathedral, are not to be missed, together with the superb station architecture and the Conference Centre, followed by shopping in the main street and then a break in the Préfecture gardens. The delights of Bacchus The vineyards of the Loire Valley produce light and fruity wines, some ageing particularly well to rival the best in the world. Some notable vineyards: Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeuil, Chinon, Vouvray, Montlouis... As you travel the Chemin des Vignes, remember to ask for a tasting in the cool vineyard cellars. Sporting activities Don't hesitate, Touraine is all yours...  Acco-Dispo
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Hôtel Le Clos d'Amboise
Hotel de Charme - Loire Valley Hotels 27, rue Rabelais 37400 AMBOISE - FRANCE Tel.: 33 (0)2 47 30 10 20 Fax : 33 (0)2 47 57 33 43 |
