A delightful hotel nestled amongst the vineyards in the heart of the Loire Valley, offering quality guestrooms in tranquil surroundings. This elegant 15th century property was entirely renovated in 1996. As well as boasting a swimming pool, it also has troglodyte caves and a wine cellar within the grounds.
Domaine des Bidaudieres B&B, Vouvray
Charming 15th century hotel
A magnificent stone staircase leads to individually decorated and comfortably furnished rooms, equipped with air conditioning. Alternatively, rooms may be reached by lift which also provides access to the swimming pool.
The rooms have views over the pond, the grounds of the estate, the pool and the surrounding countryside. They have been named after the local vineyards.
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La Loire Bike Tour with Austin-Lehman Travel
Cycle around some of the most beautiful parts of La Loire
Austin Lehman Adventure Travel has been sharing their love of adventure holidays with guests for around 40 years. Their insider's knowledge and extensive contacts in La Loire allow them to offer cultural and artistic experiences and encounters that give guests an in-depth feel for the local people and their way of life.
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Zoo de La Fleche
Visit this 14 hectare zoo
This zoo opened in 1946 and is the oldest zoo in France. It is located in a lovely natural environment and gardens. It is one of the most popular attractions by the river Loir and a whole day out for the family.
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Chateau de Cheverny Golf Course, Cheverny
Enjoy a game of golf in the royal hunting grounds.
The golf course of the Château Cheverny has been constructed in the 142 hectares of the historic hunting grounds of the château.
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Sologne Golf Course, Ferte Saint Aubin
Challenge yourself on this scenic par 72.
The Golf de Sologne is the oldest course in the Centre region, and probably one of the most beautiful natural settings.
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Train Touristique de la Vallee du Loir
Tourist train in the heart of the Loire.
This train dating from 1950s travels from Thoré to Trôo taking in troglodyte dwellings, Saint-Rimay tunnel, the town of Montoire and Varennes and more.
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Le Saint-Martin-de Tours 
Le Saint-Martin-de Tours
Guided trip along the Loire from Rochecorbon.
NaviLoire offers short guided boat trips on the Loire river from Rochecorbon, taking in cave dwellings, discovering the rich wildlife along the banks, as well as catching a glimpse of the wine-producing Château de Moncontour.
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Charles Barrier Restaurant, Tours 
Charles Barrier Restaurant, Tours
Michelin-starred restaurant with chef Hervé Lussault
This excellent restaurant in Tours was named after the original chef and serves gastronomic delights from a contemporary ambitious menu. The talented Hervé Lussault now heads up the kitchen and was awarded a Michelin star in 1998. Lussault is also famed for his excellent bread. The restaurant is light and spacious, feeling luxurious and warm, and has a lovely garden for when the weather permits.
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Les Saveurs de Jean Restaurant, Chemille
Cosy creperie in the centre of Chemille
Sample their gourmet burgers, inventive salads, sweet & savoury pancakes and delicious sundaes.
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Au Rendez-Vous des Pecheurs Restaurant, Blois
Sample the fish at Christophe Cosme's Michelin-starred restaurant.
This restaurant, translated as The Fisherman's Place, offers an excellent selection of predominantly fish dishes served with locally grown vegetables. Christophe Cosme has earned a Michelin star for his dishes in this small spot in Blois.
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Cak'T Restaurant, Bourges
Cak'T Restaurant, Bourges
Charming lunch spot.
Charming little coffee shop and lunch spot offering good food on its terrace or tucked away in the cellar. Look out for the decadent dessert selection.
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BarJu Restaurant, Tours
BarJu Restaurant, Tours
Fantastic contemporary French cuisine with great fish and seafood.
This restaurant brands itself as 'almost traditional' and offers contemporary twists on classic French cuisine.
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Closerie des Roses Restaurant, Varades
Great fish and seafood restaurant.
With a wonderful spot overlooking the Loire river, this restaurant is located in the fishing villages of Varades. The chef, Jean-Marc Terrien and his team produce mainly fish dishes using local market produce.
Sights nearby
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Chateau de La Bourdaisiere, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Chateau de La Bourdaisiere, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Explore the wonderful gardens of this Renaissance château
Dating back to the 14th century, this Renaissance château was home to many royal mistresses. Nowadays it is visited more for its beautiful grounds which include a vegetable garden with a massive 650 varieties of tomato, the contemporary and colourful Dalhia garden and a medicinal garden. It is possible to stay in the château and take cookery classes there.
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Chateau de Valmer
Explore the gardens and taste Vouvray wine at this château
Château de Valmer, with its striking park and gardens, nestles on the edge of a hillside overlooking the Brenne Valley, a tributary of the Loire river.
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Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral.
The building of this impressive Roman Catholic cathedral commenced in the 12th century and not completed until the 16th century. It is a national historic monument, in a glorious Gothic style, though it has Romanesque features such as its tower buttresses. It is nearly 100 metres long.
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Musee du Gemmail
Musee du Gemmail
Stained glass museum.
This museum is dedicated to modern stained glass and mosaic producing techniques and contains pieces of art which are famous paintings depicted in glass colours. It is located in the Hôtel Raimbault which dates back to the early 19th century. This particular stain glass technique was developed by Jean Cocteau.
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Prieure de Saint-Cosme
Visit the prior where poet Rierre de Ronsard was prior.
Founded in the 11th century, this priory has long been a place where pilgrims took shelter en route to Santiago de Compostela. In the 16th century Pierre de Ronsard, the French Renaissance poet, became the prior - the priory still features the prior's house with de Ronsard's workroom. The rose gardens pay an appropriate homage to the poet who is buried in the church apse.
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Chateau d'Amboise, Amboise
Regal château on the banks of the Loire and resting place of Leonardo da Vinci
This emblematic monument and its landscaped gardens offer one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Loire Valley. A regal heritage, the Château d'Amboise has been home to Charles VII, Louis XI and Charles VIII. The château is registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Still incredibly impressive, the current buildings are just one fifth of the original palace which was destroyed and neglected over the years. Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert in the château's grounds.
