Parc du Futuroscope

Theme and Adventure Parks

The Futuroscope in brief ...
Discover the outstanding attractions of the Futuroscope: with more than 25 different activities, guests can have fun, explore the world, imagine the future...

Poitiers

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Not far from the Futuroscope theme park ...
Today ,Poitiers is a young and dynamic city that combines culture and history with its medieval steep streets and its cafe terraces that are animated throughout the year by students. In the meanders of Poitiers, there are many romanesque churches, such as the Notre-Dame -de-la-Grande church and its exceptional facade of the 12th century. The cultural wealth of the city is undeniable, as seen in the St. Croix museum and its works signed by Camille Claudel, or still by the Romanesque frescoes of the baptistery of St. John . Do not miss the the Notre-Dame -des-Dunes Statue,that offers a beautiful view on the old town ...

Château de Touffou

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
Overlooking the vallée de la Vienne, the magnificent Touffou castle has a unique charm. It was built in the XII century with a remarkable defense system: towers, round path , machicolated house ... Not to be missed ...
A visit to the Francois I tower with its frescoes, the gardens, the stables ...

Chauvigny

Yours to Discover

Under the piercing stare of raptors ...
There are five castles which overlook the village.They are errected on the rocky massif de la Vienne, which is famous for its limestone . A nice view on the surrounding countryside is accessible from the donjon Gouzon, whereas the Romanesque Saint Pierre collegiate church houses exceptional capitals. Not to be missed ...
The Raptors flying shows above the ruins of Chauvigny and its surroundings, the Merovingian necropolis of Civaux....

Abbaye de Saint-Savin

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

For the little story ...
The whole abbey consists of a church, a convent building, an abbatial lodging house and gardens. The Romanesque church houses the largest known set of murals . The Church includes a steeple-porch (ground floor and gallery) a nave and a bedside, a ambulatory and five radiating chapels. Under the choir , there're two crypts: one entirely painted dedicated to Saint-Savin and Saint-Cyprien and the other to Saint-Marin. The octagonal arrow of 78m high is above the forecourt. The convent building of the 17th century is built in a Benedictine monaSaint-res style. It includes the great refectory, the capitulary hall and the grand stone staircase which leads to the cells of the monks that are equiped by a scénographic show . The Access to the terraced garden is by the entrance of the monument. Not to be missed ...
Its monumental frescoes , portraying biblical episodes, and covering the whole abbey , the nave and the porch... The abbey in brief ...
The abbey of St-Savin , constructed in the shape of a Latin cross in the XI century, is today on the UNESCO world heritage list. This jewel of medieval architecture is often called "the Sistine Chapel of the middle-age France".

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Between reeds and water lilies ...
Dominated by a rocky piton , Angles-sur-l'Anglin and the remnants of its castle, built between the 11th and the 15th century, are bordering a tranquil river full of flowering water lilies. This charming village is known and recognized for its embroidery, appreciated by the elegant women of the Belle Epoque and passengers like the "Normandy" or the "Queen Elizabeth". Walk in the lovely sloping alleys, to discover the shops and the techniques of embroidery of the "days of Angles", or walk to the edge of the water ...

Abbaye Bénédictine Notre-Dame

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The abbey in brief ...
This benedictine abbey of the 10th century still houses a community of monks.

Château d'Azay-le-Ferron

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
This superb castle of the 15th and 18th centuries is surrounded by an English park and a French garden . Not to be missed ...
The maze for children, the furnished inside of the castle.

Église Notre-Dame - Ancienne collégiale

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The church in brief ...
This former collegiate church from the 11th century has been redesigned in a roman style, and then in a gothic one . Not to be missed ...
The Romanesque nave, the capitals , the angevine vault of the 13th century.

Loches

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Dear to Charles VII. ..
Overlooking the tranquil valley of the Indre , an old medieval fortress sits atop a steep hill emerging from a thick forest. Visit its castle which was the residence of Agnes Sorel, mistress of Charles VII, whose recumbent alabaster is visible among the St-Ours collegiate church. Stroll through the alleys of the city that are lined with Renaissance houses from the XV century. Discover the Indre valley where the city of Cormery is located .It is renowned for its scrumptious Macaroons ...

Montrésor

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Notice to researchers of treasures ...
Montresor is named after the first lord of the town who was a treasurer. This city contains a charming Renaissance chateau and a gothic church founded in the XVI century by Imbert of Bastarnay,where the tombs of his family, adorned with recumbent figures in white marble ,are preserved. The gracious valley of the INDROIS unveils the church of Nouans-les-Fountains containing an impressive painting on wood, the Pieta, by Jean Fouquet ...

Château de Chenonceau

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
The castle of Chenonceau is reflected in the waters of the Cher because because its renaissance Logis is built on five arches which span the river... The interior decorations, the rooms, the kitchens, the chapel, the gardens are an enchantment also ... Not to be missed ...
The magnificent gardens, the large gallery of 60m ,tiled in black and white, the apartments of great ladies who had lived there , the extraordinary kitchens in the castle ... For the little story ...
Called also the Chateau des Dames, it belonged to Diane of Poitiers and Catherine of Medicis and Mrs. Dupin ...

Château du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo Da Vinci

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

Le château du Clos-Lucé in brief ...
Summer residence of the kings of France , the dwelling of Leonardo Da Vinci, discover this castle which has been through centuries of history and has known many famous figures ... Today devoted to the great Leonard, it invites you to discover beautiful Renaissance lounges , frescoes of his disciples and 40 fabulous machines.

Amboise

Yours to Discover

Splendour and majesty
The splendid castle of Amboise reflects its majestic silhouette in the waters of Loire since the XV century... Visit this architectural jewel, starting by a stroll on the terrace overlooking the city. It offers a magnificent view over the Loire valley , the roofs of the city, the St-Denis church and the manor of Clos-Luce that are surrounded by a wonderful theme park . Do not miss the Aquarium of the Val-de-Loire with its 70 species of freshwater fish distributed in 38 aquariums reconstituting their natural environments ...

Vouvray

Yours to Discover

Sparkling and sleek
At the heart of vineyards, Vouvray unfolds its charm through its elegant mediaeval streets,cave houses, and wine cellars ... A stroll in the narrow streets of Vouvray leads from the Notre-Dame and Saint-Jean -Baptiste church to the castle of Moncontour. Do not miss the visit to the wine museum in the very old cellars of the castle of Moncontour, and the tasting of wine in one of the many wine cellars in the city ...

Tours

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Notice to lovers of culture ...
The charm of the old districts of Tours will delight lovers of walks. Near the Place Plumereau, you will discover narrow alleys lined with medieval and Renaissance houses.The districts of St Gatien cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art, and that of St-Julien, a more modern one, also reveal some architectural treasures ..... The museum of the guilds and the museum of fine arts contain authentic objects of art. Nearby, the castles of Cande and the castle of Azay-le-Rideau will dazzle you with their magnificence ...

Château et Jardins de Villandry

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The chateau and gardens of Villandry in brief ...
The castle is a jewel of the Renaissance period thanks to its beautiful Italian galleries and fine delicately carved mullioned windows . On the other hand , The Renaissance gardens are very unique : The water garden adjoins the garden of the sun, the ornamental gardens of love mingle with those of music, the vegetable garden protects the herb and labyrinth garden ... Not to be missed ...
The dining room, the room of the prince Jerome, the kitchen.

Langeais

Yours to Discover

Langeais in brief
Princess of the Loire, duchess of the forest, Langeais is quite charming with its intact 15th century castle, its boardwalks and its narrow streets lined with old houses that hosted the wedding of Anne of Bretagne and King Charles VIII... The castle of Langeais is fully reconstituted as in the 15th century with its many richly decorated rooms, especially with the reenactment of the ceremony of the marriage of the Duchess Anne with Charles VIII. Langeais tells its history through the St. Lawrence church , the St. John the Baptist church , the ruins of the dungeon of Richard the Lionheart in the house of Rabelais or that of the "Three Kings"... Do not forget check out the fish on the banks of the Loire River or the suspended bridge ...

Château D'Azay-le-Rideau

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The Château D'Azay-le-rideau in brief ...
Nestling in a lock of the Indre, it is one of the most charming castles of the early Renaissance. Its elegant proportions, its facade , its pointy turrets reflected in the water... explain why Balzac described as a 'diamond crimped into the Indre". Not to be missed ...
The grand staircase, the furnishings and tapestries of the 16th century.

Crissay-sur-Manse

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

At the heart of the valley of the Manse
Charming village country at the heart of the Touraine, Crissay-on-Manse has preserved its past of ancient Chatellerie d' Encre throught its patrimony ... The village holds its picturesque streets up to its central square housing a church of the 16th century containing the tomb of the wife of Joachim of Bellay ,beautiful mansions of 15th and 16th centuries, turrets .... The remnants of the old castle of the 15th century add a touch of romance to this village ...

Château D'Ussé

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The chateau d'Usse in brief ...
This delightful castle in edge of the Indre inspired Charles Perrault to describe the castle in his fairytale "The Sleeping Beauty". It is true that with its turrets, and its half-Renaissance half-Gothic architecture, it appears as the epitome of fairytale castle ... Not to be missed ...
The sumptuous interiors, the round path depicting scenes from the tale of Perrault, the tapestries, the gardens ...

Chinon

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

From Rabelais to Richelieu
Set on the shores of the Vienne, the city of Chinon will delight lovers of history and nature with its remarkable fortress surrounded by lush green landscapes of hills and vineyards. Nestling at the top of the spur, the royal fortress was the property of Cardinal Richelieu. There you will visit dungeons, gardens and royal logis that hosted Joan of Arc. Visit the house of the famous writer Devinière, that is now turned into the Rabelais museum ...

Richelieu

Yours to Discover

Bastion of Richelieu
Richelieu is named after the Cardinal for whom it was dedicated. Stroll in this fortidied city of remarkable classical and symmetrical architecture, . It is crossed by small streets lined with houses of Louis XIII, and it's regularly animated by markets . Discover Champigny-sur-Veude, sheltering a Sainte-Chapelle adorned with beautiful Renaissance stained glass windows ...