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Les Touches is an ideal starting point from which to visit many of the local areas attractions.
You can explore some of these attactions on-line by clicking on the highlighted link.
Chateaux
Loire Chateaux (within 50 kms):-
- Saumur
- Angers
- Villandry
- Ussé
- Montreuil-Bellay
- Brissac-Quincé
Historical attractions.
Abbey de Fontevraud the largest remaining medieval abbey in France.
Chateau du Chinon an important shrine in Joan of Arc country.
Other Attractions
- Wine Tasting - Being a prime wine growing area there are abundant vineyards offering a varied wine tasting experience.
- Cycling - The quiet roads of the area provide an idea oportunity to explore the countryside for all the family.
- Zoo Doue La Fontaine has a world class zoo that has been developed in a very unusual setting of an old stone quarry.
- Doue La Fontaine offers many sporting facilities including tennis, horse riding and outdoor swimming pool. It also has many rose gardens and hosts a rose festival every July.
- Visit the Tourist Office site for local events.
- Markets - Known as the “Garden of France” there is a plentiful supply of local produce which can be brought at one of the many markets that occur throughout the week in the locality
- Mushroom Museum
- Many Troglodyte Villages
- Saumur ‘Champagne’ Houses.
- The Cadre Noir and National Horse Riding school, Saumur daily training sessions available for public viewing demonstrating the impressive display of dressage, an equestrian tradition founded in the 16th century.
- Puy Du Fou, a day and night of activity. Includes a falconry show, Gallo - Roman Stadium, Medieval Battle and city and ‘Cinescenie’ a light and sound show depicting the Vendee Wars
- Futuroscope - a futuristic theme park exploring modern and visual technology is 100kms away.
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