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Tourism Civray-de-Touraine
A stay in Touraine is never long enough to discover the historical and cultural riches of the region.
Civray de Touraine located within 2 km of the castle of Chenonceau, is an ideal base to visit the Castle d'Amboise and castle de Loches.
From Civray in Touraine, the wine route is open to you with all the wine heritage of the Loire Valley and its famous names: Chinon, Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.
You can also enjoy a cruise on the Loire, which will give you another view of the historical past of the region.
Sights
- Church Saint Germain (thirteenth century)
- Dungeon of Mesvres (twelfth-fifteenth century)
- Set of lock on the Cher
- Castel de la Grillonnière (XV-XVI century)
- Castle of Civray (eighteenth century)
- Manor of Thoré (nineteenth century)
Museums and monuments to visit
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Château de ChenonceauThe Chateau de Chenonceau is simply marvellous. The castle is built in the Cher river and shines through its architecture, its history, its gardens, its tapestries and furniture collections and its ...
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Château du Clos LucéClos Lucé, last home of Leonardo Da Vinci The story of the castle started under Louis XI during the 15th century then continued under Charles VIII and, in 1515, Francois I’s mother bought ...
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Tour de l'HorlogeThe Clock Tower was built in the XV century on an ancient city gate, then called Porte de l'Amasse. Located in downtown, since it's a must for tourists.
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Château d'AmboiseThe Chateau d’Amboise, symbolic monument of the French history and heritage, has splendid gardens and offers a unique view on the Loire Valley. The castle became King Charles VII’s ...
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Eglise Saint-FlorentinThe church of Saint-Florentin is one of two parish Churches in the town of Amboise(Indre-et-Loire), located within the old city and near the Royal Castle.
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Musée de l'Hôtel de villeThis fine museum is housed in Amboise's former Town Hall (16th century) and recounts this royal town's history. Admire Aubusson tapestries, datinfg from the 14th century and the carving of ...
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Château de MontpouponCastle Montpoupon is in Indre-et-Loire, east of Tours, 10km south of Montrichard on the road to Loches in a beautiful valley at the heart of a forest. It depends on the common Cere-la-Ronde. It is the ...
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Fontaine Max ErnstThe fountain of Amboise was sculpted by Max Ernst in 1967 and inaugurated in 1968, it's part of works for public space the most interesting of the XX century.
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Église Saint-SaturninThe church of Saint-Saturnin Limeray is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Limeray. Built around 1032 by Lord Hugh Limeray, Saint Saturnin church was rebuilt many times in the twelfth, ...
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Château de Chaumont-sur-LoireThe castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire is located on the banks of the Loire river between Amboise and Blois, in France. It is listed as a World Heritage of Humanity site by UNESCO. It was listed as a French ...
Val de Loire
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Amboise
- Durée : 6 jours
The 'Val de Loire' area was listed world heritage by UNESCO and is located in the Loire valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire.
Chenonceaux
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Chenonceaux
- Durée : 3 jours
Chenonceaux is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre region.
Visit Bléré
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Blere
- Durée : 5 jours
Bléré is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre region
Medieval cities in Loir-et-Cher
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Montrichard
- Durée : 2 jours
Visit the medieval cities of the Loir-et-Cher