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The vineyards and gastronomy

The Touraine region already had remarkable vineyards during the 6th Century. There has been exceptional wines produced in Touraine, which extends over the hills of the river Cher, the Loire, and the Vienne, since the 6th-century. Many famed French authors and poets, including Francois Rabelais, Pierre de Ronsard, Honoré de Balzac, and Alexandre Dumas, have […]

The Indre valley

L’Indre is located right near the Demeure Saint-Ours. Below are some suggestions to make your stay as pleasant as possible, to walk or bike on the many bike roads of the region : A canoe trip starting in Loches Montrésor, one of the most beautiful village in France A visit of château de Saint-Germain Chedigny, a […]

The Châteaux

Loches is a city of art and history and belongs to the “most beautiful detour in France”. The Demeure Saint-Ours is an ideal starting point to visit the Touraine region and its Châteaux de la Loire. Amongst the most remarkable : Loches, the medieval city is Montpoupon at 3 miles Chedigny, the roses village at […]