Le Zoo de Beauval (10min drive)

One of the best zoos world-wide, and the only zoo in France to have giant pandas.  Visit www.zoobeauval.com for more information.

Valençay à 15mn

One of the best-furnished Stately homes in the area, and possibly the most interesting ’château’ for kids - www.chateau-valencay.fr

Chenonceau à 30mn

The pretty one with the bridge across the river - www.chenonceau.com

Cheverny à 35mn

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

Chaumont sur Loire et ses jardins à 40 mn

A beautiful château with an internationally renowned Garden Festival - www.domaine-chaumont.fr

Chambord à 45 mn

An architectural splendour with chimneys abound, and that famous revolving staircase - www.chambord.org

Blois à 50 mn

Favourite residence for the Kings of France - www.chateaudeblois.fr

Azay le rideau à 55 mn

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)
- 
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!