The Touraine
Ideal for enjoying the mildness of the Touraine region
The Château de Villandry near Tours is an emblematic example of these treasures of refinement. Reconstructed from ancient texts, its formal gardens are organised in geometric plots that form embroidery patterns. The decorative vegetable garden is particularly impressive with its nine squares that vary in colour depending on the vegetables planted. Amongst other extraordinary gardens, take the time to visit those of the Châteaux du Rivau, Valmer or the orangery of the Domaine Royal du Château Gaillard.
Touraine has many other unforgettable surprises in store for you. Discover its historic cities such as Tours, Amboise or Loches. The latter is less well known, but is well worth a visit for its medieval (dungeon, collegiate church of Saint-Ours) and Renaissance (Logis Royal, Chancellery) heritage.
Experiences to be had
Discover Tours and its surroundings, a commune of France located in the department of Indre-et-Loire. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the capital of Touraine has been classified by the State as a World Heritage Site. France as a City of Art and History. Famous for the visit of the Loire castles, you can explore its historical heritage with your family or friends. There are many activities in this ancient Gallo-Roman city, such as wine tours in the vineyards of the Loire Valley, discovering historical monuments such as the Saint-Gatien cathedral, the Place Plumereau, the Compagnonnage museum...
You can also visit Chinon to admire its historic centre with its old half-timbered houses and its royal fortress, which is remarkable for its size and the view it offers over the town and its robes of the Vienne. Among the other sights of Touraine are the Troglodytes, the caves dug into the tufa rock to extract the stones used to build the châteaux. Some of these caves have been integrated into houses, others are used as mushroom beds. You can visit several sites including the troglodytic valley of Goupillières, 45 minutes from the hotel.
L'Aubinière welcomes you to its charming hotel in Touraine to accompany you during your stay, equipped with a spa and a gourmet restaurant you will enjoy a relaxing moment and well-being.
Gastronomy
Touraine is a region rich in local products
of local produce. Home of Rabelais, Touraine has a long tradition of
gastronomic tradition. During your stay, don't hesitate to taste some
specialities such as fouaces tourangelles, rillettes, rillons, the famous
the famous goat's milk cheese from Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine (PDO), the
macaroons of Cormery, pears tapées... which will be pleasantly accompanied
by the many wines of the Loire Valley: Vouvray, Chinon, Montlouis...
If you wish to live an unforgettable gustatory experience
experience, Jacques Arrayet, the chef of our charming hotel in Touraine
the ancient province of France through his dishes. He knows
the specialities of the region as he gained his experience in the heart of the
the old town. Enter our gastronomic restaurant which will take you on a journey
which will take you on a journey through the flavours and aromas of Touraine.
