Camping Les Rochelles: Prunay-cassereau adventure

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.

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!

Do you want to have an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire? Then fly over the most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a helicopter ride!  DO YOU WANT TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE? THEN FLY OVER THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A HELICOPTER RIDE. Enjoy panoramic views of the Loire Valley, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while on this one-hour flight. Manors, houses, and some of the most beautiful castles will be within reach and offer spectacular scenes. You will feel the thrill of flying as you overlook the 170km expanse of land. Take in stunning aerial views of: * Château de Blois * Château de Chambord * Château de Cheverny * The Chaumont Estate * Château de Chenonceau * Château d'Amboise A day of wonder and history awaits on this aerial adventure!

Fly over the prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a private helicopter ride. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade! FLY OVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A PRIVATE HELICOPTER RIDE. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade. Once comfortably in your private four-seater helicopter, take off smoothly and make the most of the 40-minute flight to take in the exceptional aerial panorama. See some of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley in a new light; from the Chenonceau to Amboise, and even the Pagoda of Chanteloup. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience!

Make the most of a unique opportunity of having a private four-seater helicopter and fly with family or friends for an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire! MAKE THE MOST OF A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING A PRIVATE FOUR-SEATER HELICOPTER AND FLY WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is recognised for its many châteaux built throughout its territory. Upon departing the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off in your helicopter and discover this renowned domain. Your aerial trip will last 30 minutes, during which you can see historical sites and prestigious castles such as the Châteaux de Langeais, Villandry and Luynes. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience in the air!

Go on board a helicopter for a ride through the air and discover prestigious castles in Val de Loire! GO ON BOARD A HELICOPTER FOR A RIDE THROUGH THE AIR AND DISCOVER PRESTIGIOUS CASTLES IN VAL DE LOIRE. Once comfortably in the helicopter, take off and overlook the region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once in the air, you will feel the thrill of flying. Throughout the 75km tour, observe the sites, famous châteaux and opulent houses, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Grange de Meslay * Château de Jallanges * The Vouvray Vineyards * Château de Noizay * Pagoda of Chanteloup * The Clos Lucé * Château d'Amboise * The Gardens of Valmer Castle * Château de Beaumont-la-Ronce   Have a unique experience with stunning views of emblematic sites and monuments.

ArrayYour Experience The château in Chaumont-sur-Loire has lived a colorful history. It was burned to the ground by King Louis XI in the 15th century and changed hands from Catherine de Medici to Diane de Poitiers in the 16th century. Unusually for a French castle, the castle managed to escape significant damage during the revolution. Still, it is a place full of surprises, being both a historical monument and an art and nature center. Both the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and the International Garden Festival make up the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. During your visit, you will get to admire the beautifully furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and several works of art on display. The most impressive feature of the chateau, though, is the stunning view over the Loire from the terraces. Another highlight is the stables. Prince Amédée de Broglie is credited for upgrading it with running water and electric lamps at a time when even the grandest chateau had none. There is also the International Garden Festival that takes place every year. It brings together garden designers from all over the world to use their imagination to create a garden based on the annual theme. In 2020, the theme is “Return to Mother Earth”. It is open until 1st Nov 2020.

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!

ArrayYour Experience Step into the world of royalty by visiting the Royal Castle of Amboise, a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire river. The architecture of this picturesque castle, a classic representation of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, will leave you in awe. With your priority access, you can skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the castle, where the lifestyles and secrets of the French court will be revealed to you. Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance, as well as the other members of the French court and artists who were invited to stay in the medieval fortress. See first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest. Thanks to the latest innovations in the field of augmented reality, the HistoPad© offers you the opportunity to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails...the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017, overlooking the Loire, a river classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Soar above Val de Loire and discover the prestigious Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a royal 90-minute flight on an ultralight aircraft! SOAR ABOVE VAL DE LOIRE AND DISCOVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A ROYAL 90-MINUTE FLIGHT ON AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for the numerous castles built on its territory. Start your introductory session by meeting your pilot instructor, a native of the region who is passionate about its history, and who will accompany you throughout the day’s activity. After you discover the universe of ultralight aviation, go on board the plane and fly over the historical sites that give Val de Loire its prestige and fame. You will have the unique opportunity of flying over: * The Loire Valley * Château de Chaumont sur Loire * Amboise * The Pagoda of Chanteloup * Chenonceau * Montrichard * The Pontlevoy Abbey * The Medieval Château de Fougères sur Bièvre * Château de Cheverny * Villesavin * The Estate of Chambord * Château de Ménars * Château of St. Denis sur Loire * Blois, the Town of Art and History. Spend an unforgettable and exciting moment as you discover the locations that played an important role in French history.

Nave from the 15th century, chapel from the 13th centuy, (old monk chapel), open on the nave in 1808, dungeon, bells from the 11th century.

In a contemporary building bearing the French High Quality Environmental Standard label, come and taste our cider, apple juice, Pommeau and Calvados. Family-run 22-hecatre estate of cider apple orchards since 1990, organic farming. Shop with column still. Video ‘cider of the past and present’ (20 min) in French and English. Tasting session: cider, apple juice, Trahant liqueur, cider jam, Calvados. Shop. Fête du Cidre during the last weekend of October.

Castle from the 17th and 18th century. Outside tour only.

Manoir de la Gauberdière: 1494 - 1505 The Manoir de la GAUBERDIERE is a typical late-15th century Norman manor of the Perche area. Attached to the right hand side of the building is a bread oven and bakery. The outbuildings opposite date from the same time. To the left of the Manoir, the chapel dating from around 1540 is typically renaissance. Free entry to the grounds, the chapel (including the interior) the outbuildings, the great hall and the bakery. Visitors receive a tour leaflet and there are information boards around the site.

18th-century château with a 19th-century grounds. Outdoor visit of the park and the vegetable garden. Created in the 19th century, the Lorière park is an English-style garden with lawns, woods and groves of exotic trees: Sequoias Wellingtonia, Calabria black pines, Lebanon cedars, Virginia junipers and a spectacular western red cedar. As you stroll through the park, discover lovely views to the south and west of the hills of the Perche region. The walled vegetable garden was redesigned in the spirit of vegetable plots of yesteryear and has been awarded the "Potager de France" label. The rose garden has been awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label.

In an authentic Percheron setting, and after a warm welcome near the mill, set off with Michel to meet a dozen or so horses of all ages, while you listen to the stories of a genuine Perche "breeder". Michel is always happy to share his expert knowledge and you can't help but feel his passion…

Manor from the 14th and 16th century (the oldest of the Perche region). Stronghold from the Hundred Years' War, embellished under Louis XII and Henri IV, but aslo partly destroyed. Dungeon, 2 towers, portcullis unique in France. A Galery from the Renaissance periode, 2 stairs from Henri IV and an amazing fireplace. Tour of the inside and of the outside.

The Ste Gauburge Priory, agriculture, historical costumes, the percheron horses, the forest, hedged farmland, craft industry, all that are part of the museum. Discovery path in the country side explaining its history and evolution. Peasant garden. Temporary Exhibitions, workshops, conference, complete this presentation of the rural world during the 19th century up to the 60s Workshop around the oven, demonstration of clothes washing, and visit of the bees world.

The Sainte-Gaubuge priory is originally a hamlet very well preserved. All the houses are located around the priory. The building is from the 13th, 15th and 18th century. The canons of St Denis are at the origine of the most beautiful architecture sites. Rich carved decorations (13th and 15th century), the house of the prior has magnificient chemineys listed (15th century), vault (13th century), guided visits: weekend, bank holidays, holidays and july and august/ Documentation center open on appoinment. information bureau and coffee house.

The Estate has an interest of art and history because of its typical evolution of a large land area in the Perche from the 17th to the 19th century. Few castles in the Perche can be proud of the signing of many architects and landscape renowned as Lonné.

Traditional cuisine and set-price workday menus.

Discover in this charming village a typical café restaurant that offers many animations. It is located close to the Jules DESBOIS museum

Near Noyant, discover Le Relais d'Auverse restaurant-bar-tabac.

Enjoy a typical french restaurant proposing midday menus

Situated in Liniere Bouton, enjoy the delicious local products in a farmhouse inn.

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La Pinière : Near the côteaux of the Loir and its vineyards, this corner of Touraine will let you recharge your batteries in preserved countryside on the banks of the Dême (ideal for fishing).