Main sites to visit Famous Loire Valley châteaux Just 12 km away: Amboise, Tours and Chenonceau are within easy reach. You can also explore Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Loches and Beauval Zoo. Château de la Bourdaisière In Montlouis-sur-Loire itself, this Renaissance château is surrounded by a vast 55-hectare park. It houses a tomato conservatory, a kitchen garden with 150 varieties of vegetables, a medicinal garden and the Dahliacolor with more than 240 varieties of dahlia. Local heritage in Montlouis Take a stroll along the Quai Albert-Baillet, with its private mansions (such as La Ramée), Art Nouveau facades and Renaissance architecture. Île de Bondésir and the natural environment of the Loire Nearby, a 2km trail allows you to explore the flora and fauna of the Loire, between meadows and alluvial environments, rich in remarkable biological inventories. The Maison de la Loire offers educational activities on the environment. Sports activities and walks Entre Loire et vignes" walks Two routes are available: Route 1: approx. 17 km, medium level, duration approx. 4 hrs 15 mins. Touraine Loire Valley Route 2: approx. 12 km, easy level, duration approx. 3 hrs. Touraine Loire Valley Cycling tours Accessible to cyclists via the Loire à Vélo, which runs alongside the gîte - perfect for cycling along the river and through the vineyards in a peaceful setting. Other fun or relaxing options Wine-growing estate: stay in the heart of the vineyards, with the possibility, by prior arrangement, of visiting the estate with the owner-winemakers. Relaxation at the spa: take advantage of the outdoor spa under the gazebo for a wellness break just for you.

🚗 Typical itinerary from Paris Take the A10 (Autoroute du Sud, direction Orléans - Tours - Bordeaux). Continue for approximately 220 km to exit 22/23 (Tours Est / Amboise / Montlouis-sur-Loire). Follow the signs for Montlouis-sur-Loire. Once you're in the town, turn off onto rue des Bouvineries (no. 44), where you'll find the gîte. Recommended route from La Rochelle : Typical route : Take the A10 towards Paris - Tours. Leave the motorway at the Tours / Amboise / Montlouis-sur-Loire exit, usually exit 23, and follow the signs to Montlouis-sur-Loire. When you arrive in town, follow your GPS or local signs to 44 rue des Bouvineries.