Guidebook for Le Grand-Pressigny
Sightseeing
Medival town <30 mins from les Limornieres.
Royal Palace, Donjon, history & culture, walking sized town, great public gardens by river, farmers market (Wed and Sat am). restaurants, bars.
79 locals recommend
Loches
Medival town <30 mins from les Limornieres.
Royal Palace, Donjon, history & culture, walking sized town, great public gardens by river, farmers market (Wed and Sat am). restaurants, bars.
Essentials
Our most local village with chateau/museum of the prehistoric era. Closest bakers, butchers, bars, restaurant, pizza Sat evenings, groceries, market, pharmacy.
27 locals recommend
Le Grand-Pressigny
Our most local village with chateau/museum of the prehistoric era. Closest bakers, butchers, bars, restaurant, pizza Sat evenings, groceries, market, pharmacy.
Food Scene
Local Michelin starred fine dining restaurant
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2029570-d2027268-Reviews-Restaurant_la_Promenade-Le_Petit_Pressigny_Indre_et_Loire_Centre.html
7 locals recommend
Le Petit-Pressigny
Local Michelin starred fine dining restaurant
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2029570-d2027268-Reviews-Restaurant_la_Promenade-Le_Petit_Pressigny_Indre_et_Loire_Centre.html
Everything Else
Historic town with castle & glass elevator..! lots of restaurants, shops, great farmers market on Thursday mornings, wine region with shops to try & buy in town or scores of vineyards open to tasters
139 locals recommend
Chinon
Historic town with castle & glass elevator..! lots of restaurants, shops, great farmers market on Thursday mornings, wine region with shops to try & buy in town or scores of vineyards open to tasters
Neighbouring goat farm (approx 2km) happy to welcome visitors to stop & visit their goats, try & buy their delicious Ste Maure de Touraine goats cheese
More farms & local markets to explore too.
Pré
PréNeighbouring goat farm (approx 2km) happy to welcome visitors to stop & visit their goats, try & buy their delicious Ste Maure de Touraine goats cheese
More farms & local markets to explore too.
Entertainment & Activities
Child friendly chateau and garden that will thrill adults and children alike, about 1 hour from les Limornieres but as with most day trips from here you can take a scenic circular route with stops
70 locals recommend
Chateau du Rivau
9 Rue du ChâteauChild friendly chateau and garden that will thrill adults and children alike, about 1 hour from les Limornieres but as with most day trips from here you can take a scenic circular route with stops
Another full day out that will please the adults and children alike, fantastic zoo set in gorgeous gardens. Plenty of places to stop for coffee on the way there and dinner on the way back!
607 locals recommend
ZooParc de Beauval
Avenue du BlancAnother full day out that will please the adults and children alike, fantastic zoo set in gorgeous gardens. Plenty of places to stop for coffee on the way there and dinner on the way back!