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Near the Castles and Attractions of the Loire Valley

During your stay at the Hôtel Le Petit Logis, enjoy the proximity to numerous castles and iconic tourist attractions in the region:

Château de Chinon: Located just 12 km away, this historic castle is a must-see, a witness to the great moments of French history.

Château de Rigny-Ussé: Also 12 km away, this castle is famous for its fairy-tale architecture, inspiring the tale of Sleeping Beauty.

Château de Saumur: 20 km away, this medieval castle overlooks the Loire and offers breathtaking views as well as a rich historical heritage.

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau: 20 km away, this Renaissance castle is surrounded by a magnificent park and an enchanting setting.

Château de Villandry: 35 km away, famous for its French gardens, this castle is a true masterpiece of landscape art.

At the heart of the Chinon wine appellation

Our hotel is located just a stone's throw away from the vineyards of Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, and Saumur, as well as the prestigious Saumur-Champigny. Enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours to discover the unique flavors of the Loire Valley wine region.

Other Attractions Nearby

Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine: Located 40 km away, this zoo is ideal for a family outing, offering encounters with animals in a natural setting.

Tank Museum: 20 km away, this fascinating museum showcases an impressive collection of military vehicles, perfect for history enthusiasts.

Maurice Dufresne Museum: Also 20 km away, this museum traces the history of the automobile and transportation, offering an educational and entertaining experience.

Come discover these castles and attractions during your stay at the Hôtel Le Petit Logis, where comfort and history meet in the heart of the magnificent Loire Valley region.

Picnic Area Le Lac Mousseau

Located 1 km from the hotel; Lake Mousseau is a 3-hectare body of water where it is possible to fish*, and to walk in a developed natural setting.

The place has playgrounds, a pétanque court, picnic areas, a pump track, a fitness area (street workout park), and a double zip line.

Visit Chinon

A town steeped in history

The Fortress of Chinon: A Historical Gem Just 15 Minutes from Hotel Le Petit Logis

Located just 10 km from the Le Petit Logis hotel, the Fortress of Chinon is accessible by car in 15 minutes, making it an ideal excursion for our guests. Perched on its rocky spur, at the border of Anjou, Touraine, and Poitou, this royal fortress is an iconic witness to the most prestigious hours of the Middle Ages.

Formerly the last refuge of Henry II Plantagenet, King of England, the Fortress of Chinon has witnessed major historical figures such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Charles VII, and Joan of Arc. The millennial walls of this historic monument have witnessed crucial events that shaped the history of France.

With its impressive ramparts and numerous defensive towers, the distinctive silhouette of the Fortress is its strength and originality. Visitors can explore the three castles that make up the Royal Fortress, which today offer reconstructions, immersive tours, and various activities to dive into the heart of medieval history.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the Fortress of Chinon, a must-see during your stay at the Hôtel Le Petit Logis, and enjoy its rich cultural heritage just a few minutes from your accommodation.

The Fortress of Chinon

The Fortress of Chinon is just 15 minutes' drive from the hotel (10km).

Situated on its rocky spur on the borders of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, the Royal Fortress of Chinon reflects the most prestigious hours of the Middle Ages.

The last refuge of Henry II Plantagenet King of England, its thousand-year-old walls welcomed Eleanor of Aquitaine, Charles VII and Joan of Arc at major turning points in French history.
With its ramparts punctuated by numerous defensive towers, its characteristic silhouette is its strength and originality. The "three castles" that make up the Royal Fortress now reveal their secrets through reconstructions, immersive tours and a variety of events.

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Le Château d'Ussé | Sleeping Beauty Castle ...

Located 12 km from the hotel.

Let Ussé, the castle of Sleeping Beauty, tell you all about it.

Once upon a time, there was a fairytale castle overlooking the Indre and Loire rivers... so wonderful that it inspired Charles Perrault to write Sleeping Beauty.

Young and old alike, come and immerse yourself in castle life and the scenes from this fairytale brought to life before your very eyes. Follow in the footsteps of Vauban, Perrault, Chateaubriand, Le Nôtre and the Blacas family, who still live in this illustrious chateau in the Loire Valley.

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The Villandry Castle

The Villandry Castle is as famous for its castle as for its majestic gardens. It is 36km from the hotel.

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Langeais Castle

Located 20 km from the hotel.

The Langeais Castle, a former royal estate and property of the Institut de France, is one of the great sites of the Loire Valley. Close to Tours and in the heart of the Loire Valley, it offers a tour of fifteen rooms fitted out with richly sculpted furniture from the Middle Ages. There is also a collection of tapestries and a re-enactment of the royal wedding of Anne of Brittany, narrated by Stéphane Bern. Langeais, a château on the Loire dating from the Renaissance period, will surprise you with its parklands planted with cedars and redwoods, and its play facilities.

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Castles in Saumur

The Saumur Castle is 22km from the hotel.
The Vieux Bagneux Castle (also near Saumur) is 33km from the hotel.

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Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Located 20 km from the hotel

MEET ALIÉNOR D'AQUITAINE AND RICHARD CŒUR DE LION

Founded in 1101 on the borders of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, Fontevraud owes its power to the Plantagenets and their close ties with Eleanor of Aquitaine. Queen of France and then of England, she spent her last years here. Her recumbent tomb sits at the heart of the abbey church alongside those of Henry II Plantagenet and Richard the Lionheart.

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Castle of Montsoreau - Museum of contemporary art

Located 15 km from the hotel.

The Château de Montsoreau-Musée d'Art Contemporain has the world's largest collection of works from the Art & Language movement. It is located in the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Maine-et-Loire in the commune of Montsoreau between Angers and Tours.

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Armoured Museum

Located 20 km from the hotel.

For 80 years, armoured vehicles have been the spearhead of modern armies. The Musée des Blindés in Saumur traces their birth, history and technical development throughout the world from 1917 to the present day. The museum's collection of tanks and vehicles currently comprises 800 vehicles, nearly 200 of which are in full working order. It includes the most significant armoured vehicles from the main industrial countries: France, the United States, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden, the countries of the former Soviet Union, Portugal, Israel, Brazil, etc.

All this equipment makes up the world's largest collection of armoured vehicles, both in terms of the number of vehicles and the continuous historical overview presented since the tank first appeared on the battlefield.

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The Poire Tapée house

Located 25 km from the hotel.

Just a stone's throw from Azay-le-Rideau, the Maison de la Poire Tapée welcomes you to the charming village of Rivarennes, nestling in the Indre valley. From production to tasting, discover the secrets of THE local speciality.

In the half-light of the projection room, come and meet two lovers of this tasty dish, for the duration of a short video. Their humorous anecdotes will help you understand the history of this age-old speciality...

The brand-new exhibition then invites you to step back in time and delve into the history of the poire tapée, from the stages of production to export, through its decline and revival.

At the end of the visit, a guided tasting session will delight your taste buds.
And don't forget the shop, where you can find gift ideas and little treats!

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Apples from the Loire Valley

Located 20 km from the hotel.

LES POMMES TAPÉES DU VAL DE LOIRE

The story of Les Pommes Tapées is told in the midst of an astonishingly authentic setting: galleries dug entirely out of the cliff and nestling on the hillside. In the last century, this superb cellar was a major centre for the production of the famous pommes tapées. A veritable industry in the 19th century, this activity had completely disappeared. Today we invite you to discover this mysterious delicacy, which has been the subject of numerous TV reports.

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Audebert & Fils - Estate in Bourgueil AOC

Located at 9 km from the hotel

Established in the Bourgueillois since 1839, our family farms over 40 hectares of vines in the Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil and Chinon appellations.

Respectful of the terroirs, our cuvées reflect our unique grape variety, Cabernet Franc, and the expression of the vintage.

Vinification and ageing take place at two sites in Bourgueil:
Avenue Jean Causeret, the headquarters of our vineyards and the original site where we set up our business.
Le Grand Clos, a troglodytic cellar in the middle of the vines and the base of our vineyards.

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The Fessardiere Castle estate AOC Saumur Region wine

Located 20 km from the hotel.

Along the Loire Valley, between Anjou and Touraine, Château de la Fessardière in Turquant is at the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation; situated between the Châteaux of Saumur and Montsoreau, it is only a few leagues from the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud.

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Rivau Castle

Located 15 km from the hotel.

In the heart of nature, our enchanted gardens change with the seasons. They will surprise you with their sense of humour and art collections. A stroll through the Château du Rivau is a dreamlike journey that draws on history and nature to awaken your senses.

Set in the heart of the Touraine countryside, the Domaine du Rivau applies the principles of sustainable development, with an organic vegetable garden, a boutique, a hotel and two locavore restaurants.

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Azay-le-Rideau Castle

Located 25km from the hotel.

A JEWEL IN THE VAL DE LOIRE

Do you know the history of this castle built on a small island in the Indre river?

Built during the reign of François I by Gilles Berthelot, the king's financier, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a subtle blend of French traditions and innovative decor from Italy.

It became an icon of the new art of building in the Loire Valley in the 16th century, and is now regarded as one of the jewels of early French Renaissance architecture.

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Islette Castle

Situé à 25 km de l'hôtel.

Au cœur de la Touraine, dans un cadre séduisant où se mêlent harmonieusement la blancheur délicate du tuffeau et le vert toujours changeant de l’Indre, l’Islette vous ouvre ses portes.

Le château Renaissance, enserré par les bras de l’Indre, est aujourd’hui le lieu de vie des actuels propriétaires qui ont le plaisir de partager leur demeure, faisant découvrir les pièces actuellement habitées et ainsi, conjuguant histoire et modernité, l’aménagement d’un château au XXIe siècle.

L’Islette, dont Camille Claudel et Auguste Rodin furent plusieurs fois les hôtes, y abritant leurs amours passionnées, est une invitation à se laisser emporter par le charme si romantique de la Vallée de l’Indre.

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La Grille Castle in Chinon AOC wines

Located 10 km from the hotel

La Grille Castle CHINON'S EXCEPTION

A special vision, a heritage. A vineyard established in the 19th century that quickly became the benchmark for quality in the Chinon region.

The origins of Château de La Grille date back to the 15th century.

The buildings delimiting the main courtyard on two sides are evidence of its primitive state.

To the east, a building rests on a pavilion to the south, covered by a four-sided roof over a corbelled top storey.

At sunset, an imposing quadrangular-shaped belfry. There are large stones in the walls, with three gun loopholes in a curious oval shape.

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The Doué-la-Fontaine Biopark

The Doué-la-Fontaine Biopark is 53 km from the hotel.

In Anjou, near Saumur, more than 1900 animals have found an exceptional natural setting at the Bioparc, dedicated to the protection of endangered species. Our rock-cut tunnels will take you from one world to another! On this site, you'll find information about the park's species, practical information and how to get there, plus an online ticketing service.

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Beauval ZooPark

Extraordinary animals!

Embark on an unforgettable journey to meet over 35,000 animals from all over the world, housed in the ZooParc's 22 territories!

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Saumur Castle

"Castle of Love"

Resting on its "emerald rock" for René I of Anjou, the Saumur Castle, which has welcomed kings and prisoners within its walls, is one of the finest and last intact examples of princely architecture from the Middle Ages.

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The Cadre Noir of Saumur

Traditional French Equitation

The Cadre Noir de Saumur trains and develops senior equestrian professionals. True experts in one or more disciplines, the equerry's main mission is to pass on technical and theoretical knowledge in one or more disciplines. They are also responsible for training and maintaining the horses they present in the Reprise de Manège or the Reprise des Sauteurs, as well as in the national and international competitions in which they represent the school. They are also responsible for preparing the horses entrusted to them for student training.

Well-educated, informed by the teachings of the great masters of equitation and curious about the evolution of equestrian practices, the Cadre Noir's equestrians actively contribute to maintaining and promoting French equitation by illustrating and transmitting its principles during public presentations in France and abroad.

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