Images of December in Southern Touraine here in the Loire Valley

Approaching Le Grand-Pressigny from the road to La Guerche

Chateau at La Guerche

Grande Rue in Barrou



Loches skyline

Tuesday for towns in the Loire Valley - Saumur

The Loire Valley town of Saumur is steeped in history and has a great deal to offer visitors to the region.

From its chateau with origins dating back to the 10th century...

to its tank museum - the largest in Europe.



You can find out more here on our website

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau d'Amboise

Today we feature the imposing Chateau d'Amboise sitting on the banks of the mighty river Loire.

The chateau has a rich history with links to many of the French royals plus of course its Leonardo de Vinci connection. 

You can read more here on our web page for the chateau.

Loire Valley church for Sunday...Holy Trinity Chapel in Richelieu

This Sunday we invite you to visit the small but perfectly formed Holy Trinity Chapel in Richelieu.

You can see more here on our website

Something for Sunday... Marche de Noel at Loches

"Destination Christmas", a day of free entertainment on Sunday , December 17th, will delight young and old.

Full programme here

Something a little different for the weekend

Website

Bouges-le-Château

Castle of Bouges

15 rue du château

Friday, December 15, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm

Saturday, December 16, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm

Friday 22nd December 2017, 17h00 > 20h00

Saturday, December 23, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm

Free wandering in the castle rooms with Christmas decor, by candlelight and the sound of the piano in the living room. Concerts with young soloists: Antoine Préat on December 15th and 16th and Kojiro Okada on December 22nd and 23rd.

Drinks and treats in the castle kitchen and the presence of Santa Claus will delight children!

€ 8 and free for children under 26 (Love that your still a child at 25)