Ian and Sandra's guidebook
Places to visit
Here we make some brief comments on places to visit which are easily reached during your stay at Les Petites Cigognes
Cussay is our nearest village. It's always quiet and has a number of printed guided walks around it.
Cussay
Cussay is our nearest village. It's always quiet and has a number of printed guided walks around it.
Sightseeing
The local Sunday (8.00am-noon) market is superb. Why not visit the local cafe/bar while you are there.
The Réné Descartes museum is excellent. We are amazed at what he has done and where he travelled.
13 locals recommend
Descartes
The local Sunday (8.00am-noon) market is superb. Why not visit the local cafe/bar while you are there.
The Réné Descartes museum is excellent. We are amazed at what he has done and where he travelled.
The Wednesday and Saturday markets are excellent. Loches chateau and grounds are well worth a visit.
79 locals recommend
Loches
The Wednesday and Saturday markets are excellent. Loches chateau and grounds are well worth a visit.
Chateau du Rivau
9 Rue du Château'Expect the unexpected' - that's the tag line for this amazing theme park with a difference.
492 locals recommend
Futuroscope
Avenue René Monory'Expect the unexpected' - that's the tag line for this amazing theme park with a difference.
Beauval
An amazing zoo, said to be the best in Europe
Le Grand-Pressigny
Visit the chateau and amble around the small village.
We love this village. There's a lovely walks through the village and along the river. There are some steep roads and paths but road access is good.
95 locals recommend
Angles-sur-l'Anglin
We love this village. There's a lovely walks through the village and along the river. There are some steep roads and paths but road access is good.
One of the most famous chateaux built across the Cher river. Be prepared for all the tourists!
138 locals recommend
Chenonceaux
One of the most famous chateaux built across the Cher river. Be prepared for all the tourists!
What an amazing place this is. A private collection of anything metal, it has to be seen to be believed. Ideal for very hot or rainy days.
18 locals recommend
Maurice Dufresne Museum
17 Rte de MarnayWhat an amazing place this is. A private collection of anything metal, it has to be seen to be believed. Ideal for very hot or rainy days.
Azay-le-Rideau
A great chateau visit with a variety of restaurants in the village
A small, privately owned chateau. Definitely one of our favourites.
35 locals recommend
Chateau de l'Islette
9 Rte de LangeaisA small, privately owned chateau. Definitely one of our favourites.
A must-visit chateau for those interested in English history since this is the place that Edward VIII married Wallis Simpson. Small but impressive.
Château de Candé
A must-visit chateau for those interested in English history since this is the place that Edward VIII married Wallis Simpson. Small but impressive.
Langeais
An excellent chateau for children to visit.
As well as being the centre of red wine vineyards, Chinon is a pleasant town to visit with a good chateau. Market day is Thursday and there are plenty of good restaurants to visit.
139 locals recommend
Chinon
As well as being the centre of red wine vineyards, Chinon is a pleasant town to visit with a good chateau. Market day is Thursday and there are plenty of good restaurants to visit.
Eat and Drink
Here are places we like to eat ourselves. Hopefully you'll like them too.
On the outskirts of Tours, Vouvray white and sparkling wines are excellent. We recommend a guided tour of the wine Cooperative. (Tours in English are available)
34 locals recommend
Vouvray
On the outskirts of Tours, Vouvray white and sparkling wines are excellent. We recommend a guided tour of the wine Cooperative. (Tours in English are available)
Pizzeria Pinocchio
33 Rue René BoylesveExcellent pizzas by an Italian chef
Recommended for that extra special occasion. Excellent food at a reasonable price and with superb hosts.
Le Local Oyré
Recommended for that extra special occasion. Excellent food at a reasonable price and with superb hosts.
Traditional French food. Open on many occasions when other restaurants are closed.
7 locals recommend
Chez Grand'Ma
10 Grande RueTraditional French food. Open on many occasions when other restaurants are closed.
Well worth visiting for its views over the River Creuse, a quick drink, snack or an evening meal.
La Saulaie
Well worth visiting for its views over the River Creuse, a quick drink, snack or an evening meal.
Brody's Pizzeria
Quality pizzas in a traditional French setting