Guidebook for Irais
Sightseeing
Gorgeous cathedral, tabac, butchers and boulangerie, post office. www.saintjouindemarnes.fr/
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Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes
Gorgeous cathedral, tabac, butchers and boulangerie, post office. www.saintjouindemarnes.fr/
Our village, friendly people, lovely walks, quiet -- except at Fete time! Sadly the boulangerie has closed, but there is a van that visits daily.
Irais
Our village, friendly people, lovely walks, quiet -- except at Fete time! Sadly the boulangerie has closed, but there is a van that visits daily.
Sits proudly on a raised rocky area above the Loire and the town of Saumur. An imposing sight at any time, looks even more splendid when lit up at night.
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Chateau de Saumur
Sits proudly on a raised rocky area above the Loire and the town of Saumur. An imposing sight at any time, looks even more splendid when lit up at night.
A huge castle that dominates the entire town of Chinon, and extends along a raised plateau above the river Vienne. The castle is rich in history, and dates back more than 1000 years.
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Forteresse royale de Chinon
2 Rue du ChâteauA huge castle that dominates the entire town of Chinon, and extends along a raised plateau above the river Vienne. The castle is rich in history, and dates back more than 1000 years.
Not to be missed if exploring the Loire Valley. It is a classified 'most beautiful village of France'
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Montsoreau
Not to be missed if exploring the Loire Valley. It is a classified 'most beautiful village of France'
Incredible chateau and wonderful historic town. We love La Barbacane restaurant opposite the chateau. There are numerous other restaurants, bars and boulangeries.
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Montreuil-Bellay
Incredible chateau and wonderful historic town. We love La Barbacane restaurant opposite the chateau. There are numerous other restaurants, bars and boulangeries.
The amazing park is where the famous Cardinal Richelieu's chateau once stood. Sadly now gone, but the gardens are immense. The town is beautiful and highly recommended for its bars and restaurants.
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Richelieu
The amazing park is where the famous Cardinal Richelieu's chateau once stood. Sadly now gone, but the gardens are immense. The town is beautiful and highly recommended for its bars and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Parthenay
Lots of history and entertainment. Bars, shops, restaurants
A great day out at this theme and water park, complete with wild west shoot out French-style. Take a picnic and enjoy the rides www.parcdelavallee.com
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Parque del Valle
Le Pain BénitA great day out at this theme and water park, complete with wild west shoot out French-style. Take a picnic and enjoy the rides www.parcdelavallee.com
Shopping
Lots of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Everything you need. Pay a visit to Pat a Pain boulangerie!
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Thouars
Lots of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Everything you need. Pay a visit to Pat a Pain boulangerie!
Slightly off the main tourist routes, Poitiers is a town steeped in history and this has resulted in a city with a picturesque medieval centre containing numerous sites of interest.
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Poitiers
Slightly off the main tourist routes, Poitiers is a town steeped in history and this has resulted in a city with a picturesque medieval centre containing numerous sites of interest.
Food Scene
A gem hidden among a sea of sunflowers and melon fields. A pretty, historical village said to be the second sunniest area in France. Offers nature, culture, history and all the activities you need.
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Moncontour
A gem hidden among a sea of sunflowers and melon fields. A pretty, historical village said to be the second sunniest area in France. Offers nature, culture, history and all the activities you need.
An important regional town on the Loire river towards the south-east of the historical Anjou region. Although best known for the Chateau the town itself also contains great places to eat.
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Saumur
An important regional town on the Loire river towards the south-east of the historical Anjou region. Although best known for the Chateau the town itself also contains great places to eat.
Two fantastic restaurants: Au Bon Accueil and Auberge de Vieux Pont. Amazing ancient bridge and spot to go paddling with the kids
Saint-Généroux
Two fantastic restaurants: Au Bon Accueil and Auberge de Vieux Pont. Amazing ancient bridge and spot to go paddling with the kids
Historic, beautiful, our nearest bustling village. All the shops, amazing open air market. Great Restaurant called Le 12. Incredible church
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Airvault
Historic, beautiful, our nearest bustling village. All the shops, amazing open air market. Great Restaurant called Le 12. Incredible church
Le 12 Restaurant Airvault - Fait Maison Produits Frais
12 Rue de la GendarmerieFamily friendly, great food, modest prices
Relais Du Chateau is awesome; family friendly, relaxed, great food. If you can, make it an unforgettable epic three-hour lunch!
Oiron
Relais Du Chateau is awesome; family friendly, relaxed, great food. If you can, make it an unforgettable epic three-hour lunch!