What to do and see in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

Enjoy this magical experience by discovering the famous Amboise city, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the three last years of his life,while driving your own Segway ! Five minutes to master ! Follow our guide along this smashing tour and reach the heights of the city to admire the panoramic view of the Loire and its surroundings !

The Touraine area seen from the sky with BalloonRevolution !We are based in Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley, former residence of the kings of France and a Unesco World There are many options in order to treat yourself to a balloon flight, especially through one of our individualised options.

Touraine Montgolfiere is the leading company in Indre et Loire, specilized in public passenger transport in hot air balloons. Our pilot's experience, gained in the French Air Force, has quickly led to the company becoming the point of reference in safety and flight organization.Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, Touraine Montgolfiere offers high quality services based at the most pretigious sites in the region. You will benefit from all the conveniences which offers our base "l'Aerogare": hotel rooms, bar, restoring, terrace, WiFi, TV, toilet

Wine-growers since 1880. Visiting and wine-tasting. Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil red and rosé wines. 100% Cabernet franc.

"Rendez-Vous dans les Vignes", at the heart of the Loire Valley, between Amboise and Tours, offers wine tours in English and French to discover the winegrower's work throughout the year, in the vineyard and the cellar. Learn about wine tasting techniques during indoor or outdoor sessions based on various Loire Valley wines paired with regional food. Sessions for groups and individuals, all year long.

Half and full day wine tours to discover Loire Valley wines : Vouvray, Chinon, Montlouis, Bourgueil, Touraine ... Wine tours include : - Transportation in confortable minivan - Stroll in vineyard to really understand the winegrower work - Cellars visit in different wine area (red, white, sparkling) - Wine tasting with local products to eat with Your guide (English speaking) is a passionate wine professional who share all his secrets of the region Private tour can be scheduled with a minimum of two persons

You will be accompanied by professionals, experts and lovers of the Loire Valley. You will not only be able to discover the history and the heritage of the region but also the French gastronomy that characterizes the “Jardin de France”. The Val de Loire Travel team created several packages that offer various possibilities of excursion. You can choose to live the experience in small groups.

In the royal city, you can visit the dungeons and a royal lodge.

Castle and Fairytale Gardens Le Rivau was constructed in the 15 century by Pierre de Beauvau, Great Chamberlain of Charles the 7th. It is also renown for having been visited by Joan of Arc on her way to Orleans to get some horses. This medieval private castle is animated by more than 380 art-objects. In the royal stables, an exhibit on Francis the First last king-knight is shown. Gem among the Loire Valley, Rivau Gardens are labbled 'Remarquable Gardens'. All around the year, discover our amazing flower collections of bulbs, iris, peonies, roses, lavender, dahlias, ornemental grasses and vegetables. Rivau gardens are Conservatory of Fragrant Roses and Conservatory of Vegetables that are used in our restaurant. The castle and gardens are suitable for the whole family, adults will be interested in botanic, history and contemporary art and kids will be transported in a fairytale like environnement.