Local Area Finding L'Etang de la Breche - Eurocamp
From the south - A10:
Leave the A10 at junction 25, sign-posted 'Ste Maure de Touraine'.
After the tollbooth turn left onto the D760, Follow the road through the village of Noyant-de-Touraine until you reach a roundabout.
Continue straight ahead to l'lle Bouchard and on towards Chinon (the D760 becomes the D749).
As you approach Chinon, the D749 changes once again to become the D751(always following signs for Saumur).
Stay on the D751 until you reach Montsoreau.
Once in this village continue towards Saumur and as you leave the village, you'll find yourself on the D947.
Just after you pass a Renault garage on the left-hand side, there is a bridge on the right, taking you over the Loire (sign-posted Varennes-sur-Loire).
Beware this bridge is very narrow.
Over the bridge, you will find yourself on the north side of the river and on the N152.
Turn left and from here, the campsite is sign-posted (6km).
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The local Area around L'Etang de la Breche - Eurocamp
Futuroscope
Futuroscope is the European theme park of the moving image. It is both fun and educational and the futuristic buildings house many attractions. Almost 25 million visitos since 1987. 140,000 miles of film are projected each year. An excellent selection of services including many restaurants, baby changing, cash machines, parking, shops etc.
Zoo de Doue-la-Fontaine
Zoo set in 10 hectares of land, with approximately 500 animals.
Le Puy du Foy
A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.
Musee des Blindes
This museum celebrates the history of the tank from 1917 to today. There are over 800 tanks and military vehicles from all over the world of which 200 are in working condition.
Chateau d'Usse (Sleeping Beauty)
Château d' Usse was the inspiration for the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Situated on the edge of the forest of Chinon, the present château was built in the 15th century. Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The old chapel and large gallery house many 11th century tapestries.
Abbaye de Fontevraud
Built at the end of the 11th Century. Before the French Revolution it was the most important and richest Abbey in France. Served as a prison between 1804-1965. Now home to the cultural centre for the west of France. Surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Château Azay-le-Rideau
Built on an island by the Indre River in the early 16th Century. The castle is a mixture ot two great styles - French and Italian Renaissance. The interior is preserved as a renaissance museum. It houses a collection of 16th and 17th Century Flemish tapestries.
Château de Chinon
Château de Chinon is mostly in ruins but is impressive for the views it offers over the Vienne valley. Visited by Joan of Arc to persuade Charles VII to regain his kingdom. Richard the lionheart died here in 1199.
Rochemenier
Rochemenier is a troglodyte (cave dwelling) village. Two ancient farms containing several hundred agricultural implements and pieces of furniture. An underground chapel and troglodyte house which demonstrates how it is still possible to live in this kind of dwelling. Guided tours available.
Wine Museum Chinon
Situated in a wine cellar, this museum explains the process of wine-making through miniature models. Wine tasting included in the entrance fee.
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