SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Vitiloire 2025. All about the gastronomic event of the Loire, in May Vitiloire 2025 WHERE: Tours, FranceWHEN: 24th and 25th May 2025 The Loire. A fascinating place, between history and nature, with the evocative Castles, famous throughout the world.A land of great tradition, and above all, noble vineyards. Indeed, the wines awarded the AOC label are 79. In this context, Vitiloire fits perfectly, an unmissable eno-gastronomic appointment, in the splendid Tours. An appointment that returns after two years of closure due to the Pandemic. The last weekend of May awaits an intense weekend to discover the best wines of the Region, through tastings, workshops and many activities. Also for children. Vitiloire is an excellent opportunity to discover Tours, the international city of Gastronomy.A real spot of the savoir-faire of this land; of a cultural, patrimonial and gastronomic richness, of an entire Region. The numbers of the last edition speak of a great success, with more than 35000 visitors in just two days. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET By plane, Paris is a great base to get to Tours, landing in one of the Airports of Capital. By train, or by renting a car, you can easily get to your destination.Gare de Tours is one of the most important railway stations in the Loire Valley. From here, numerous TGV, TER and intercity pass through the main French destinations. Often, trains limit to St Pierre des Corps, railway station located around 3 kilometers east of the city center. WHAT TO DO AT VITILOIRE 2025 Also for this edition, over 3600 m² of open-air exhibition awaits you, right in the center. A large outdoor space will be set up in the center of Tours, between Boulevard Heurteloup, the Gardens of the prefecture and the railway station. Visitors will have the opportunity to sit at the tables and eat the best dishes of 10 local chefs on the spot. A small photographic exhibition can be admired at the gates of the Prefecture Gardens.At the Village Gourmand, the great protagonists of the local food sector will offer the best traditional dishes. Between Foie gras, rillons and rillettes de Tours, cheeses, or Torte Tourraine, you will be spoiled for choice. The great protagonist will obviously be the wine. Workshops, oenological laboratories, tastings by producers. Around 150 major winemakers are participating in the event, representing 79 AOC labels. TIMETABLES AND PRICES 2025 As usual, the edition will take place over an entire weekend, on 24th and 25th. Appointment Saturday, from 10:00 to 19:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. The price is 6€ for each tasting glass. WHERE TO SLEEP Central, and in a great location, Ibis budget Tours Center Gare et congrès offers rooms from your value for money.Suitable for up to 4 people, the modern rooms have TV, air conditioning and WiFi. On-site parking is available for a fee, subject to availability.The ibis Budget Tours Center Gare et Congrès hotel is 8 minutes by car from the Parc des Expositions of Tours, 600 meters from the Center de Congrès Vinci and 300 meters from the train station.On 27 and 28 Maggio, on the occasion of the event, you can book your room at 50€, for 3 people. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. The City Get In Getting around The Surroundings Amboise Chenonceau France General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in France When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars map of the city Share the post
Chateau de Chenonceau
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Chateau de Chenonceau: what to see in the Castle. Tickets, opening hours Chateau de Chenonceau The wonderful Chateau de Chenonceau is the most visited historical monument in the whole of France, after the Palace of Versailles. A must-see during the tour of the Loire. Or simply, the ideal place to spend a day between history, nature and culture. An absolutely magical place, which conquers at first sight. And it could not be otherwise. The splendid Renaissance Castle is mirrored, majestically, on the water. The white stone and the surrounding vegetation give it a truly fairy-like appearance. And then, all to admire what was the home of Diana de Poitiers and the many noblewomen who succeeded over the years. And it is precisely on these female figures that the Castle has built its history and its beauty. Not surprisingly, Chateau de Chenonceau is also nicknamed the Castle of the Ladies. Women who, over the years, have embellished it, protected it all with their smartphone, or camera, ready to capture the best glimpse and the best light. But Chateau de Chenonceau is also a place full of treasures. Great masterpieces of the European masters of painting from the 16th to the 18th century are kept here. And large furniture, rooms and living rooms that can make you understand the importance of the place. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Tours is the ideal base for exploring this wonderful, fascinating Castle, just over 30 kilometers from the city. Chenonceaux has an important railway station, located just 500 meters from the castle. Those who do not want to use their own car will have no difficulty reaching the Castle by public transport. Every day, SCNF guarantees connections from Tours to TER; the train takes about 29 minutes to connect, and the ticket costs €7.00 per person. By car, from Paris, take the A10 following the signs for Amboise. WHAT TO SEE THE CASTLE Great rooms, furniture, paintings, tapestries … Chateau de Chenonceau houses, inside it, many important works of art. Rubens, Primatice, Tintoretto, Correggio, Van Loo, Murillo, Clouet, Sassoferrato, Andrea del Sarto, Ribalta, Nattier, Veronese, Poussin, Van Dyck, Bassano, Zurbaran… There are masterpieces painted by the greatest European masters of the centuries XVI, XVII and XVIII. Among the most emblematic pieces of the castle you will be able to admire the guard room, the beautiful chapel, saved during the French revolution; and, again, the green toilet, the rooms of Diane de Poitiers and Caterina de ‘Medici, the Gallery, the lounges of François 1er and Louis XIV In the splendid Galleria dei Medici, on the first floor of the Castle, you will find a new collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture and art objects. THE GARDENS The splendid Gardens represent one of the strengths of the visit to the Castle. Beautiful, cared for down to the smallest detail so as to make the surrounding landscape unique. The majestic and evocative Diane de Poitiers Gardens are one of the jewels of Chateau de Chenonceau. Raised terraces, lawns, shrubs, roses…. a perfect and evocative combination. The Gardens of Caterina de’ Medici, offer spectacular views of the west façade of the castle, in a harmony of colors and scents. Do not miss the new walled garden inspired by the sketches of one of the greatest contemporary landscape painters: Russell Page. CHATEAU DE CHENONCEAU OPENING HOURS AND TICKETS The Castle is open every day of the year, including Sundays and holidays, with the following times: from November to April, from 09:30 to 16:30/17:30. May, June, September and October, from 09:00 to 18:30. July and August, from 09:00 to 19:00. Entry is allowed within 30 minutes of closing. The full fare ticket costs €15 (€19 with audio guide). Children from 7 to 18 years old, and students up to 27 years old (with a card certifying their status) pay the reduced rate of 12€. (15.50€ with audio guide) FREE for children under 7 years old. CAR The city, and the Loire Valley, are ideal for car trips. A trip on the road has a truly unique charm and, above all, leaves great freedom to your rhythms and needs. Whether you want to arrive or leave, a car trip is really impressive. You can arrive directly with your car, or stop in Paris or Bordeaux, and rent a car directly at the airport. The city is an important crossroads of many road and motorway arteries. The A10 crosses the city of the Loire, from Bordeaux to Paris. Lyon is 490 kilometers. Brussels, in Belgium, is about 550 kilometers, passing through Paris. From the Dutch Rotterdam, you have to travel over 660 kilometers to get there. Milan, in Italy, is just under 1000 kilometers. Leave a comment The Surroundings Amboise Tours France General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in France When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars map of the place Share the post
Royal Castle of Amboise
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Royal Castle of Amboise. Tickets info, timetable, guide and info Royal Castle of Amboise In 1489, Charles VIII, born and raised in Amboise, decided to transform the old castle into a real sumptuous palace. Since then, the place has been the scene of events, conspiracies, destruction. What remains today is only a small part of the splendid building of the past. Despite this, the Royal Castle of Amboise is a must see in the Loire. First of all, because it allows us to know the political and artistic influence in Renaissance Europe; daily life and everything that happened at court. Inside, you will see splendid Gothic and Renaissance rooms and furniture. Belle, the Council Room and the Guard Room. But it is after having followed the long access ramp that leads to the terrace, that the beauty of the place is appreciated even more. Where once the great royal festivals took place, today you will enjoy an absolutely magnificent view over the whole Valley and the center of Amboise. Really wonderful. Do not miss the Chapelle de St. Hubert, a real Gothic jewel in which, among other things, is the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Royal Castle of Amboise is located in the center, perfectly reachable on foot. The Gare d’Amboise train station is just over a kilometer away. You will have no difficulty in getting there by walking. Baggage permitting. OPENING HOURS OF THE ROYAL CASTLE OF AMBOISE The Castle is open every day of the year, except 01/01 and 25/12, at the following times: January, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14 to 16:30 February, from 09:00 to 17:00 March, from 09:00 to 17:30 April, May, June, from 09:00 to 18:30 July and August, from 09:00 to 19:00. September and October, from 09:00 to 17:00. November, December, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14 to 16:30 TICKETS The ticket for adults, aged 18 and over, costs €13.50 per person. Students with a valid document certifying their status pay the fee of 11.60€. Reduced rate, equal to €9.20, for children between the ages of 7 and 18. Free admission for children under 7 years old. ACCESSIBILITY For many years great efforts have been made to allow the use also to disabled people. Since 2017, even people with motor disabilities can access the Royal Castle of Amboise. Disabled people must enter from PORTE DES LIONS, RUE AUGUSTIN THIERRY. From here, you reach the parking lot near the Royal Loggia and, subsequently, the St. Hubert Chapel and the Royal Loggia. Each disabled person must be accompanied, compulsorily, by an adult; the presence of the latter is necessary to cross some steep slopes and paths in the gardens. Disabled people and their carers pay the reduced rate of €9.70. WHERE TO SLEEP In Amboise you will be able to stay in the center without having to spend a fortune. Our advice is to stay in the center area, to easily walk around, both during the day and in the evening. Featuring free WiFi, Logis Hotel Amboise Chaptal is located in the center of Amboise, close to the Loire and the castles of Clos Lucé and Amboise. Excellent location and excellent value for money. Info and reservations from here. Similar in quality and price, the Hotel Le Blason, located in Place Richelieu, near the Castles. Decorated in a traditional style, all rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Rooms for less than €70 per night with breakfast included. Book your property here. Also recommended is the splendid B&B La Petite Vigne, just 300m from the Royal Castle of Amboise. But it is above all by staying at Au Charme Rabelaisien or at Le Pavillon Des Lys, that you will really find the best. Rather high prices compared to previous proposals, but top quality. Leave a comment The City Get In Getting around What to see The Surroundings Chenonceau Tours France General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in France When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars map of the city Share the post