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When the thermometer climbs above 35°C, the holiday doesn’t have to stop! Quite the opposite. Touraine boasts an asset that many other regions envy: an architectural heritage built from tufa stone, hundreds of kilometers of underground galleries, naturally cool wine cellars, thousand-year-old churches, shady forests, and plenty of waterside activities. Around Chinon—within a radius of […]

The term “experience” is often overused these days. Hardly a travel article or advertisement for a holiday destination goes by without using or even overusing it. Certainly, the Touraine region could legitimately claim this term, given the breadth of its diverse tourist offerings. But we would prefer words like “sensations,” “feelings,” “emotions,” or “memories”… And

Thank you for this year 2025 ! La Pénesais thanks all the guests who placed their trust in us throughout 2025! Thank you for these encounters, thank you for these exchanges, and thank you for the glowing reviews you sent us or posted on Google or social media. We receive awards every year from several

In 2025, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau celebrates its 500th anniversary, marking half a millennium of history, heritage, and culture. To mark this exceptional anniversary, the château is offering a series of events and activities that promise to impress and delight visitors. See the program details at the bottom of this article.   A jewel of La