Tourism: Come discover Tours, ancient Gallo-roman settling and capital of the French royal court, nested in the center of the Loire Valley. Use it as starting points to visit the world-famous Loire gardens, such as Villandry, a marvel of French floral decoration. You'll only have to cross the Cher and continue with the Loire Castles, each more beguiling than the other.
   History was made everywhere and each castle has its story. In visiting Chenonceau and Amboise you'll marvel at the brilliance of French Renaissance and, who knows, Clos-Lucé might reveal you some secrets of its most famous resident, Leonardo da Vinci. At Chinon you'll relive the history of the Plantagenêt and the imprisoning of the Knights of the Temple and at Langeais you'll admire the unique medieval tapestries.

Gastronomy:  Characterized by a mild climate and a gentle landscape, the Loire valley reflects its character in the regional specialties with dishes inspired from centuries of refinement.
   Sample the real French country cuisine in its numerous guises: You'll have the choice of accompanying the numerous Pâtés, Raviolis with snails, Sandre Filets or the Rillets d'Anguille with an entire selection of wines, one more marvelous than the other.
   Discover its specialties, try the cheeses and rinse the dinner with some of the best vintages the region has to offer: From Sancerre to Bourgeuil, from Valençay to Menetou-Salon, 22 Appellations await your discovery!