Chaumont
La Roseraie de Vrigny

 

la Roseraie de Vrigny is ideally situated for visiting the famous chateaux of the Loire Valley, being only 4 km from Chenonceau ( Office de tourisme ) with its beautiful park, formal gardens and gallery spanning the river Cher and its historical associations with Diane de Poitiers and the Queens of France.  Amboise, the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, and the chateaux of Loches, Cheverny, Montpoupon, Blois, Chambord, and Chaumont with its world-famous summer Garden Festival are all within easy reach.
 In addition, for nature-lovers, la Brenne, the regional park famous for its thousand lakes, wildlife and flora, is only a short drive away, offering opportunities for birdwatching, fishing and walking.

Chateaux of the Loire Valley
Chenonceau
La digue sur le Cher
L'hôtel d'Effiat et le donjon
Le donjon

The ancient market town of Montrichard, with its bustling Friday market, well-preserved Renaissance buildings, spectacular hill-top castle and wide variety of excellent shops and restaurants is just 6 km distant.  The picturesque old Maison du Passeur (the original ferryman's house) on the bridge over the Cher is now a much-frequented pub, and in summer a lively café/bar by the riverside beach offers varied entertainment.  Canoes, kayaks and pedaloes can be hired on the river, and there are daily excursions by river boat to Chenonceaux.

Montrichard

Among the host of other activities available in the vicinity of la Roseraie de Vrigny may be mentioned: Unforgettable flights in hot-air balloons over the Chateaux of the Loire, visits to innumerable wine producers who offer free tastings of the excellent Touraine wines (the Chateau des Couldraies is within easy walking distance, and St. Georges-sur-Cher itself has a number of excellent winegrowers who will be delighted to welcome our guests and show them round their caves.  The world-famous Zoo-Park de Beauval and the Aquarium of Touraine as well as the mushroom-growing caves at Bourré are other major attractions of the region.  For the energetic, bicycles can be hired in Montrichard, and there are varied walks in the forests and the vines only a short distance away.  Details of these and other activities such as pony-trekking can be obtained from the helpful Tourist Offices in Montrichard and Chenonceaux.  There is an open-air swimming pool in Bléré 10 km away, and a public golf course 28 km distant.

A choice of activity to suit every taste awaits you in the holiday region of la Roseraie de Vrigny.

Your holiday at la Roseraie de Vrigny is just a 'phone call or an e-mail away!

* To venture further afield, why not visit www.opzijnbest.nl or for an away-from-it-all holiday in northern Portugal visit www.quintaderibas.com

Chambord
Chambord
Chenonceau
Chaumont
the Hôtel d'Effiat and the Castle Keep
the Keep
the Waterfront along the River Cher