Tours
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Whilst in Azay-le-Rideau, visitors should make sure they visit the town's spectacular Renaissance Chateau and ancient church. The Chateau d' Azay-le-Rideau dates back to the 16th-century, and is on the UNESCO World Heritge List. Throughout July and August, the Chateau is open to visitors until 7pm every day, giving you plenty of time to explore its towers and turrets!
Azay-le-Rideau is the perfect base to explore the Loire by bike, with numerous cycle paths along the banks of the Indre river and flat terrain to lure even the most reluctant of cyclists onto two wheels.
The town also has a range of shops and restaurants to suits all tastes and budgets.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Azay-le-Rideau can be easily accessed from the UK by rail or road, ideal for anyone hoping to see some of France's varied landscape on their way down to the Loire this summer. Lagrange can arrange both self-drive and rail travel packages, and our UK reservations team are always happy to offer advice and more information. Contact 020 7371 6111 for details of travel packages available.
The information shown here is not contractual, and is intended for guidance purposes only. For the most up to date information, please contact the local tourist office.
In the Loire valley, enjoy a peaceful holiday with visits to chateaux, strolls through parks, leisurely bike rides along the river, local wine-tasting and relaxing spa treatments.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
