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| Les Bruyères is within easy distance from Tours airport. There is a local train service to Paris which takes two and a half hours. |
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Brittany Ferries & Condor Ferries for channel crossings: Caen is now just 3 hours away. |
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Situated close to the River Cher, the house is within easy reach of the great chateaux of the Loire Valley. Chenonceaux, Cheverny, Chambord, Valençay, Amboise, all spectacular, but just as impressive are the small less well known chateaux dotted around the area. |
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Right on the door step of the ‘route de vignobles,’ wine tasting is just a walk up the hill, where you find local wine producers amongst the stunning vineyards. |
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The medieval towns of St. Aignan, Bléré and Montrichard have amazing restaurants and lovely shops in cobbled streets. Plenty of antique/brocante shops if you’re looking for a bargain! |
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The local market at Selles -sur- Cher is a must and also the amazing flower market in Tours. Vouvray is worth a visit for its superb wine & to see the wine stored in ‘real’ caves. |
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| The forests of Amboise and Valençay, great for walking … see if you can spot a wild boar! |
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Bike & kayak hire at nearby Selles gives you a chance to explore the surrounding area. You will find secluded beaches on the river, teeming with wildlife, an ideal place for a picnic! |
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There is plenty for children, including Beauval Zoo at St. Aignan, one of Europe’s top animal parks, famous for its white tiger. |
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An outdoor swimming pool at St. Aignan and tennis in the next village. A beach at Montrichard where you can swim in the river. |
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Aquarium and Mini Chateaux Land near Amboise.
There are Mushroom Caves in the underground ‘troglodyte’ village of Bourré.
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A must for adults and children is Blois. The chic boutiques and shoe shops making it shopping heaven!
In the square by the chateau, you can sit outside the cafés and watch the golden dragons appearing from the magic museum, on the hour. They are fascinating!
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