One of the best zoos world-wide, and the only zoo in France to have giant pandas. Visit www.zoobeauval.com for more information.
One of the best-furnished Stately homes in the area, and possibly the most interesting ’château’ for kids - www.chateau-valencay.fr
The pretty one with the bridge across the river - www.chenonceau.com
The one with the dogs, and the Tintin museum - www.chateau-cheverny.fr
Amboise à 40 mn
Perched above the Loire River, and with a secret underground tunnel to Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years - www.chateau-amboise.com
A beautiful château with an internationally renowned Garden Festival - www.domaine-chaumont.fr
An architectural splendour with chimneys abound, and that famous revolving staircase - www.chambord.org
Favourite residence for the Kings of France - www.chateaudeblois.fr
Jewel of the French renaissance - www.azay-le-rideau.fr
Without forgetting the ‘châteaux’ du Moulin, de Chémery, de Montpoupon, de Montrésor…etc
The towns of Loches, Chinon and Villandry with their royal residences, gardens, and history.
Still to visit :
- Le Clos Lucé in Amboise (home of Lénorard de Vinci
) : www.vinci-closluce.com
- La Chapiniere à Chateauvieux (to discover more about local wines) :
www.lachapiniere.com
- Gaëc de Villequemoy à Couffy (fromage de chèvre)
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The mushroom caves and underground village of Bourré (mushrooms and tradition
) : www.le-champignon.com
- - The safari park d’Autrèche (parc animalier) : www.reserve-de-beaumarchais.com
We can offer a number of tickets at reduced rates including tickets to Beauval Zoo; just ask when you arrive!