The Chateau de la Bourdaisière is extremely central, 10 km from Tours and 13km from Amboise, 24 km from the most visited castle Chenonceau, and is an ideal base from which to visit other major chateaux in the Loire Valley, with famous gardens, the Wine Road, and many other places of cultural interest.
CASTLES :
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The historical village is located 13km from the Estate. The center with the Château d'Amboise, the Clos Lucé, the late house of Leonardo da Vinci with the replications of all his inventions, the old city's pedestrian streets, the wharf on the Loire River and the market on Sunday morning makes it a fascinating destination |
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15 km from the castle of La Bourdaisière. Many restaurants, especially around the famous Place Plumereau. |
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24 km from la Bourdaisière. Try the restaurant l'Auberge du Bon Laboureur. |
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Château de Cheverny Museum and exhibitions about TINTIN.
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Le château du Clos Luce - Léonard de Vinci
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ARTS DE VIVRE
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Montlouis sur Loire faces Vouvray the famous white wine region. It is right in the center of other famous Loire vineyards, such as Chinon (40km), Sancerre, Menetou... |
GARDENS
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Discover the chateau de Villandry’s latest cultural event calendar. The gardens are the star of four events “Rendezvous in the gardens”, “Candlelit evenings in the gardens”, “the European Heritage weekend” and the “Journées du Potager”. In June Villandry’s new Oriental drawing room will be inaugurated and visitors in October can enjoy the “Music and Chess” festival. Silk hangings, photographs and watercolours will be exhibited from April at October. |
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SPORTS AND FUN
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Cruise on the Loire Some wonderful excursions such as :
www.naviloire.com |
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Bicycles : A touristic bicycle tour, referred to as 'route touristique' passes by Montlouis sur Loire and takes you from vineyards, to the Loire, or Cher rivers, to historical sites. |
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Horse back riding There is a very 'horse back riding center' at the other side of the Estate park, called 'Les Ecuries d'Anadées' which has an excellent reputation, providing for great horse rides for all ages
Les Ecuries d'Anadée, Montlouis sur Loire |
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Balooning With Touraine Montgolfière, one can enjoy the most extraordinary discoveries of the region; castles, Churches, Vineyards and Gardens from the air. Depending of the weather, you can depart from the Estate
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Golf Golf de Touraine, à Ballan |
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Karting Go-carting just 5 km from the Estate, for the ones looking for speed and adrenaline !
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