01 · Half an hour away
Vineyard tastings
The good vineyards start about half an hour out, around Vouvray and Chinon. We will call ahead so a grower pours for you, not a shop assistant.
Things to do
Worth leaving the garden for
Three generations here, so we know the area well. This is where we send guests who ask.
02 · Five-minute walk
Châteaux of the Loire
The château at Azay-le-Rideau is a five-minute walk from the door. Chenonceau and Villandry are a short drive, easy to do before lunch.
03 · Twenty minutes away
Gardens & parterres
Villandry has the famous Renaissance kitchen garden, twenty minutes away. Go in June, when the rows are full.
04 · At the door
On the river
Borrow one of our bikes for the towpath. Or we will sort you a canoe on the Indre, which is shallow and slow, more herons than people.
What’s nearby
- Château d’Azay-le-Rideau5-minute walk
- The Loire river pathAt the door
- Gardens of Villandry20-minute drive
- Tours (TGV station)25-minute drive
- Chinon vineyards30-minute drive