Simon & Jilly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful medieval town with great Sunday market. Leonardo da Vinci’s final home and resting place.
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Amboise
Beautiful medieval town with great Sunday market. Leonardo da Vinci’s final home and resting place.
Château de Chenonceau
Beautiful Chateau over the river Cher. 15 minutes from us.
One of the most beautiful towns in France. Lovely little chateau, overlooking the river. Try the Cafe de la Ville, opposite the Chateau, friendly and good food.
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Montrésor
One of the most beautiful towns in France. Lovely little chateau, overlooking the river. Try the Cafe de la Ville, opposite the Chateau, friendly and good food.
Famous wine region on the Loire. Lots of caves (wineries) where you can taste and buy locally made wines.
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Vouvray
Famous wine region on the Loire. Lots of caves (wineries) where you can taste and buy locally made wines.
Château de Montpoupon
Lovely small Chateau, a 10 minute walk from Razay.
Lovely medieval town with a great market on Wednesday mornings. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. One of our favourite local towns.
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Loches
Lovely medieval town with a great market on Wednesday mornings. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. One of our favourite local towns.
Another lovely local town. Shops, weekly market, beach on the river, old castle/fort and plenty of restaurants and cafes.
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Montrichard
Another lovely local town. Shops, weekly market, beach on the river, old castle/fort and plenty of restaurants and cafes.
Another lovely city on the banks of the Loire. 35 minutes from Razay - shops bars, restaurants, cafes, it also has a magnificent Chateau and cathedral.
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Blois
Another lovely city on the banks of the Loire. 35 minutes from Razay - shops bars, restaurants, cafes, it also has a magnificent Chateau and cathedral.
Chateau with spectacular gardens, about an hour from us but well worth a visit.
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Villandry
Chateau with spectacular gardens, about an hour from us but well worth a visit.
Another lovely Chateau, 20 minutes from us, with display/ show gardens available to view all summer. Great for gardeners and those interested in garden design.
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Schloss Chaumont
Another lovely Chateau, 20 minutes from us, with display/ show gardens available to view all summer. Great for gardeners and those interested in garden design.
Activities
Great day out for families and kids of all ages. Rope courses and slides in the woods.
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Clic'Lac Aventure
Pièce de ChemilléGreat day out for families and kids of all ages. Rope courses and slides in the woods.
Great day or half day out - rent a canoe and paddle (or drift) down the lovely river Cher. Finish up by paddling under the beautiful Chateau de Chenonceau.
CANOE COMPANY - CHENONCEAUX
3 Rue de l'ÉcluseGreat day or half day out - rent a canoe and paddle (or drift) down the lovely river Cher. Finish up by paddling under the beautiful Chateau de Chenonceau.
A fun way to see the town of Amboise. Why not include a wine tasting session en route?!
Freemove Segway Centre
Quai du Général de GaulleA fun way to see the town of Amboise. Why not include a wine tasting session en route?!
One of the best zoos in France, possibly Europe. Be sure to see the Pandas and the Birds of Prey display - spectacular!
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ZooParc de Beauval
Avenue du BlancOne of the best zoos in France, possibly Europe. Be sure to see the Pandas and the Birds of Prey display - spectacular!
Wine Tasting
Friendly local wine producer with some lovely local wines. Pop along for a tasting, it’s only 10 minutes down the road!
Domaine de la Rablais - Famille Paris-Simoneau
21 Rue des VignesFriendly local wine producer with some lovely local wines. Pop along for a tasting, it’s only 10 minutes down the road!
Wine tasting and a tour round the caves, giving information about the wine making process.
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Monmousseau S.A
75 Rue de VierzonWine tasting and a tour round the caves, giving information about the wine making process.