Explore Veigne from camping La Nouvelle Plage CDKM

You'll stroll through fields and woods, ending up on the pretty banks of the Creuse with its Henri IV bridge, its lock and its beautiful church!

In this village on the banks of the Creuse, which marks the boundary between the Vienne and Indre-et-Loire departments, you'll discover the Notre-Dame de Vaugiraud spring, which owes its origins to the legend of a grazing calf that refused to be fed, stepped aside and struck a patch of earth with its hoof, spurting out a fountain.

On this tour, you'll discover the exceptional heritage of the commune of Les Ormes, in particular its château and 18th-century Poste aux Chevaux (horse post office). Beautiful old houses line the route. Then take a moment to discover the magnificent wooded park of the town hall and the heritage trail! Departure point: Parking Place de la Mairie rue du Parc 86220 Les Ormes

If you're a history buff, you're in for a treat! This magnificent hiking trail overlooking the Creuse valley will take you to the Ganne tower, the only vestige of the fortifications of the castle built by Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. Did you know? The commune of Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse was in the hands of the English... The four-tower fortress served as protection against French incursions! You can also discover the impressive troglodyte cliffs. These curious rock-cut dwellings bear witness to the passage of mankind since prehistoric times. Legend or true story, troglodytes are said to have been used to house lepers, or as a refuge for the inhabitants during the Wars of Religion. Starting point: Parking de la Mairie Rue du Val de Creuse 86220 Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse

At the gateway to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region! From Dangé-Saint-Romain, discover the northern Vienne valley. Stop off in the village of Les Ormes to discover its magnificent château, heritage trail and horse post office. Then return quietly along small country roads, where you'll enjoy beautiful views over the Vienne valley.

This tour begins with a stroll through vast expanses of fields, passing the beautiful "Le Grand Dumeray" estate and a view of the magnificent Château des Ormes. It continues along the magnificent river "La Creuse". You'll discover the Château de la Roche Amenon, the beautiful church of Buxeuil and the troglodyte village of Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. Between hillsides and pretty houses, continue your journey and find yourself in the middle of fields and winding roads, ending with a final stop at Dangé-Saint-Romain.

On this hiking trail, you'll discover an exceptional group of 12th- and 17th-century fortifications built on a steep plateau: the château and Tour de Marmande. A little further on, you'll find the Gentilhommière de la Rie, whose barn and porch were listed as historic monuments in 1976. Starting point: Near the Mairie Place des Albizias 86230 Vellèches

Start by following the banks of the Creuse on a very bucolic path and continue along the mule track to end up in the woods, passing the famous Sainte-Hilaire fountain and the listed porch! Starting point: Place de l'église Opposite the restaurant 86220 Leugny

Get a bird's eye view of the Creuse valley through fields and beautiful wooded paths, and take a break on the way down to discover the Fontaine Sainte-Hilaire! Starting point: Place de l'église Opposite the restaurant 86220 Leugny

A little walk that's perfect for taking your toddlers out into nature.... The trail takes you through the Cuismes woods to discover the flora and fauna. A varied and pleasant landscape accompanies you all the way. Starting point: Parking du Bois de Cuismes From the large roundabout, head for Descartes (D58), then turn right at the next crossroads onto the D78, then turn right at the 2nd crossroads to reach the parking area

Discover the Châteaux of the Loire Valley by exploring the Azay-le-rideau, Ussé and Langeais Châteaux, as well as the castle and gardens in Villandry. DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY BY EXPLORING THE AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, USSÉ AND LANGEAIS CHÂTEAUX, AS WELL AS THE CASTLE AND GARDENS IN VILLANDRY! Set off from Tours on board an air-conditioned minibus and head to the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, built in the 16th century on an island in the middle of the Indre River. Explore this Renaissance-style castle without restriction before heading to the Château de Villandry. Explore this castle and its three-level garden, known as one of the most beautiful gardens in France. After you enjoy a delicious lunch in the Château de Villandry restaurant, your minibus will carry you to the Château d’Ussé, a medieval castle said to have inspired the story of “Sleeping Beauty”. End your day by visiting the Châteaux de Langeais and its Renaissance-style estate that maintained several feudal characteristics. Spend a pleasant day on this excursion retracing the history of France!

Visit the most prestigious Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a whole-day excursion to Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny and Chambord! VISIT THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A WHOLE-DAY EXCURSION TO CHENONCEAU, AMBOISE, CHEVERNY AND CHAMBORD. Once comfortably seated in your minibus, leave Tours and head to the Château de Chenonceau. Explore the castle and its formal gardens freely before heading to the Château d’Amboise. Here you can admire architecture subtly combining Gothic and Renaissance-style art. You will be given a break for lunch, then head to the Château de Chambord, the largest of the Loire Valley. End your day with a visit to the renowned Château de Cheverny. Discover all the secrets of these iconic Châteaux during this extraordinary day in Val de Loire!

Discover the Châteaux in Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, and Chambord in addition to the Villandry Gardens on an excursion departing Tours! DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAUX IN AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, CHENONCEAU, AND CHAMBORD IN ADDITION TO THE VILLANDRY GARDENS ON AN EXCURSION DEPARTING TOURS! Set off from Tours on board an air-conditioned minibus and head to the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Explore this castle that was built in the 16th century on an island in the middle of the Indre River. Then, go to the Villandry Gardens, known as one of the most beautiful gardens in France. After you enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant in Tours, go to one of the greatest works of art of the Renaissance period: the Château de Chenonceau. End your day with a visit to the renowned Château de Chambord, built by François I in the 16th century. Enjoy a day of discovering exceptional UNESCO Heritage Sites in Val de Loire.

Discover the Renaissance Châteaux in Val de Loire on a day-long excursion leaving from Tours!  Make the most of this opportunity and visit the Châteaux d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chambord and Chenonceau. DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAUX D’AMBOISE, CLOS LUCÉ, CHAMBORD AND CHENONCEAU. Leaving from Tours, board an air-conditioned minibus and head towards Château d’Amboise. Explore this prestigious testament to Gothic and Renaissance-style architecture freely, where it is assumed that Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Enter the artist’s private home on a visit to this last official residence: the Château du Clos Lucé and its park. After a delicious lunch at a small restaurant in Amboise, your minibus will take you to the Château de Chambord for a tour of the splendid Estate built by François 1st. End your day by discovering the unique architecture of the formal gardens at the Château de Chenonceau. A culturally enriching day of exploring prominent historical French landmarks awaits you!

Visit the Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a one-day excursion leaving from Tours! Discover the Châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Amboise, wine tasting in a troglodyte cellar and the Villandry Gardens on this special trip in Val de Loire. SPEND A UNIQUE DAY IN VAL DE LOIRE BY DISCOVERING THE CHÂTEAUX OF AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, CHENONCEAU, AMBOISE,  WINE TASTING IN A CAVE, AND BY VISITING THE VILLANDRY GARDENS! Set off from Tours on board an air-conditioned minibus and journey to the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Visit this Renaissance castle with its well-known towers and turrets, then head to the Villandry Gardens, among the most beautiful of its kind in France. After enjoying a lunch in a restaurant in Tours, visit the renowned Château de Chenonceau and its formal gardens without restriction. Your driver will then bring you to the Château d’Amboise, one of the first royal residences, displaying a combination of Gothic and Renaissance-style architecture. End your day with some wine-tasting from the Val de Loire region in a troglodyte cellar located in the heart of  tunnel galleries dug into the tuffa cliffs. Your minibus will take you back to Tours after a day of immersion in the universe of the prestigious Renaissance Châteaux.

Visit the impressive and elegant Château d'Amboise, an important historical site overlooking the Loire Valley. VISIT THE IMPRESSIVE AND ELEGANT CHÂTEAU D'AMBOISE, AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL SITE OVERLOOKING THE LOIRE VALLEY. From its royal dwellings and watch towers to its vast gardens, this prestigious castle offers visitors plenty of refined sites to explore. The Château d'Amboise boasts artistic elegance from the Renaissance period and offers a remarkable panorama of the Loire Valley. Once a former medieval fortress, it was transformed into the royal residence under the reign of French Kings Charles VIII and François I. Whether you choose the self-guided or audio-guided tour, you'll discover the exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance-style furniture in the royal appartments. You'll be free to explore the areas that interest you, including the impressive watch towers, the Saint-Hubert Chapel which contains Leonard de Vinci’s remains, and the ornate gardens which look out across the Loire. Be swept away by the charm and beauty of this stunning Renaissance castle in Val de Loire!

Be carried by the wind during this hot air balloon flight over the Loire Valley! BE CARRIED BY THE WIND DURING THIS HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER THE LOIRE VALLEY! You will discover castles and extraordinary sites in this region, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As soon as you arrive, you will see the balloon get inflated, then slowly fly up to discover the region. Flying over the treetops near the clouds, enjoy a scenic view from the hot air balloon. This excursion, an aerial journey through time, will offer breathtaking views over the Loire and its prestigious châteaux, mansions, and abbeys. Your landing is sure to be pleasant and sociable, as you will share the traditional hot air balloon pilots' toast. An unforgettable experience guarenteed!

GO AND DISCOVER THE CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE ON A HELICOPTER FLIGHT! Leaving from Bellvile heliport, you will board a luxury helicopter and will take off for a flight over a region with a rich history. During your flight, you will admire the panoramic view over the splendid houses that make up some of the history of France: Haute Barde Castle, Meslay Grange, Jallanges Castle, the Vouvray vineyards, Noizay Castle, Chanteloup Pagoda, Lucé Close, Amboise Castle, the Valmer Gardens, Beaumont-la-Ronce Castle... Between castles, you will fly over The Loire and take in the beautifull panoramic landscapes around the river.

Take off and fly over Pays de Racan. On board your helicopter, enjoy exceptional panoramic views of this rural territory filled with impressive castles. TAKE OFF AND FLY OVER PAYS DE RACAN. ON BOARD YOUR HELICOPTER, ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THIS RURAL TERRITORY FILLED WITH IMPRESSIVE CASTLES. Leaving the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off smoothly for a 45km tour throughout Val de Loire. While on this thrilling flight, observe natural and authentic landscapes. Under your feet, you can find several important castles in French history, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Château de Beaumont la Ronce * La Cantinière * Château de Fontenailles * Collégiale de Bueil en Touraine * Gué du Roi * Château de Gêne * Château de Breuil * Château de la Roche Racan * Château de la Donneterie Feast your eyes on these famous sites and have an unforgettable thrill-filled ride through the air as you discover royal heritage!

Notre-Dame-Immaculée Church in Port-de-Piles

Late 18th century castle built on the foundations of a medieval castle guarding a ford on the Creuse. A beautiful fuie in the center of the farm, the Notre Dame chapel from the Charles X period and a garden planted with remarkable trees. Accompanied visit and departure every full hour. Arrive 30mn before the end of the visits.

Promote permaculture and organic farming through small-group initiation and in situ training.

Le Jardin des Alleux offers you fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the year, according to the season: at the market on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Dangé Saint Romain . at the store: - Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 7pm until September 30th - Friday from 4pm to 7pm until Christmas

Organic Farming POINTS OF SALE Farm sales: Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm. Markets: Saturday mornings at Poitiers Notre Dame and Sunday mornings sunday morning in Descartes (37), products available at Pois Tout Vert

18th-century coaching inn, listed as a historic monument for its purity of style and state of preservation Imposing in its dimensions, a vast quadrilateral measuring 70 meters on each side, surrounding a huge circular stone foot bath almost 20 meters in diameter. It's the largest and one of the best-preserved in France. Open to the public 40 days in summer and on Heritage Days Groups outside these dates on request Self-guided tour, with commentary, of the premises, exhibitions on the workings of the Relais de Poste in France and on the Relai de Poste des Ormes, with authentic postcards and objects Permanent exhibition of Coutelle sculptures Temporary exhibitions that vary from year to year (see website) Organization of annual concerts and conferences (SITE), in particular the annual Festival de Musique d'Ormes

The Château des Ormes, located on the banks of the Vienne, was built by the Pussort brothers, Colbert's uncles, from 1642 onwards. It was acquired in 1729 by Count Marc-Pierre Voyer d'Argenson, War Minister of Louis XV, friend of Diderot and D'Alembert who dedicated the Encyclopedia to him. It housed famous guests including Voltaire. The castle is open to the public who will discover its beautiful and vast main courtyard, bordered by the Pussort and D'Argenson wings, its large marble paved vestibule and its superb staircase, its old kitchens from the 18th and 19th centuries, an 18th century ice-house, a rare 1902 motorboat and a 1906 power station. Exhibitions - Artistic and cultural events - Rental of rooms for weddings, seminars and groups. Nearby: the Post Office with the Horses and the Community of the Boatmen of the Elms.

Enjoy this magnificent picnic area before or after visiting Les Ormes. A breathtaking view over the Vienne is a green spot.

In 1871, when the house was built, Louis Marnay laid out a one-and-a-half-hectare park and planted numerous varieties of trees. In 1995, it became the MAIRIE des ORMES. Some species are rare, such as the cork oak and two magnificent Atlas cedars (over 100 years old), Gingko Biloba, Araucaria (the despair of monkeys), Japanese sophora, medicinal lime, Kolkwitzia, Virginia tulip tree,? A "discovery walk" will help you appreciate the calm and serenity of the site in spring and autumn alike.

Tuesday: Buxeuil Wednesday: Vellèches Thursday: Oyré Friday: Beaulieu Les Loches Saturday: Martizay

Traditional cuisine and set-price workday menus.

With over 20 years experience in the culinary field, our restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine with a variety of pizzas and Italian dishes. You can also enjoy our French brasserie, salads and burgers, as well as kebabs, paninis, tacos, tapas and more. We work directly with local traders (butchers, bakers, etc.) and select fresh, quality products.

The team at La Promenade restaurant, in Dangé-Saint-Romain near Châtellerault, welcomes you every day of the week except Saturday and Sunday to serve authentic traditional cuisine. We have a total capacity of 60 covers, as well as a new, completely renovated space upstairs for family meals, business seminars and associations. Depending on your appetite, we offer a range of formulas, as well as ready-made dishes to take away. The restaurant is open from Monday to Friday lunchtime, and by reservation for groups.

Bar - restaurant La Chaumière, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday closed. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m

A great summer at l'Antre Nous : Grill every Sunday in July and August, with a menu priced at just 15? (grill, French fries, salad, ice cream bowl) Traditional bar and restaurant. Depot for bread, gas and La Nouvelle République. Credit cards, cheques, vacation vouchers and luncheon vouchers accepted.

The Ferme-Auberge de la Blonnerie is now the last in the Vienne region. An atypical concept of cuisine that strikes a balance between farm-grown and local produce. Discover authentic cuisine with a taste for the real thing! Marie cooks up her specialties, based on products from her farm: lamb and pork, and desserts with apples and pears from the orchard.

In this charming village, you'll find a typical café-restaurant offering a wide range of themed evenings. It is located very close to the Jules DESBOIS museum.

Studio on the Camino de Compostela

Renovated house with all comforts for 10 people. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms, 2 toilets. Equipped kitchen. Plancha. Large private courtyard. Sheets and linen Closure until the end of 2020 for works

Charming 4-star vacation home atypically restored with authenticity and taste only 3 hours from Paris and Bordeaux. It boasts top-class facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, massage facilities, video projector with netflix and wifi. Entirely renovated, it will charm you and take you on a journey. Perfectly located between the Touraine and Vienne regions for visiting the 2 regions (Loire castles, Beauval, Futuroscope, etc.) Accommodation Charming 240m2 atypical town house with swimming pool and sauna on the banks of the Creuse. Entirely restored on 3 levels, the 120m2 exterior includes a swimming pool secured by a tarpaulin, a pergola, a dining area and a plancha. Perfect for holidays with friends or family. All beds can accommodate up to 14 adults.

On garden level or near the pool, 4 bedrooms (1 bed: 1 bed 160, 1 bed 90 and 3 bed: 1 bed 140), each with private bathroom. 2 rooms can be adapted to create a family suite (please contact us). Games room (billiards, pinball and table soccer) with free access. Living room and veranda opening onto a pretty flower-filled garden with small terraces, heated pool from April to September (swimming not supervised), spa and sauna available. Table d'hôtes by prior arrangement. Close to Châtellerault (10 km). A great address for a relaxing stay! Motorcyclists welcome. Referenced in the Guide du Routard.

A SELF-CATERING COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF THE VIENNE REGION For your family holidays, we invite you to discover the LA MASSONNIÈRE gîte. Choose fully-equipped accommodation at reasonable prices.

Come and relax at Les Ormes and let yourself be won over by the charm of the place House of character restored in the stables of the old gendarmerie of Les Ormes. Composed of two gites separated by the laundry room and the old security room. The large gite can accommodate up to 6 people and the small gite 2 people. Warm and sought after decoration, in the heart of the castles of the Loire and the Vienne, near the Futuroscope and the Beauval Zoo.

Come and relax at Les Ormes and let yourself be won over by the charm of the place House of character restored in the stables of the old gendarmerie of Les Ormes. Composed of two gites separated by the laundry room and the old security room. The large gite can accommodate up to 6 people and the small gite 2 people. Warm and sought after decoration, in the heart of the castles of the Loire and the Vienne, near the Futuroscope and the Beauval Zoo.

Featuring a terrace, Gîte du Château offers accommodation in Les Ormes with free Wi-Fi and garden views. Offering river views, it is 40 km from La Roche-Posay. This holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and a fridge, and a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy a garden with barbecue facilities and go hiking in the surroundings. Chasseneuil-du-Poitou is 46 km away. Chinon is 45 km away. Poitiers-Biard airport, the nearest airport, is 54 km from the Gîte du Château.