Bourgueil

Bourgueil

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Bourgueil		Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil at 3.6 km (4 min)
Insee code	37031		Benais at 5.1 km (7 min)
Postcode	37140		Restigné at 5.8 km (8 min)
Latitude	47.2824870		Chouzé-sur-Loire at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude	0.1686110		Ingrandes-de-Touraine at 8.3 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 28 to 117 meters		La Chapelle-sur-Loire at 9.1 km (9 min)
Surface	32.95 km²		Avoine at 9.4 km (10 min)
Population	3909 inhabitants		Savigny-en-Véron at 9.8 km (11 min)
Density	119 inhabitants/km²		Beaumont-en-Véron at 10.7 km (13 min)
National label			Brain-sur-Allonnes at 11 km (12 min)
Chief town	Tours (at 56 km, 40 min)		Saint-Patrice at 11.1 km (11 min)
Department	Indre-et-Loire		Candes-Saint-Martin at 12.9 km (13 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Its location at the doors of the Touraine and Anjou, in the heart of the "garden of France", allows Bourgueil enjoy a mild climate outstanding. The rich cultural heritage, environment and quality of its wines have contributed to its fame.

Founded in 990, the Benedictine Abbey was the 12th to the 18th century, an institution with significant holdings include the Vendee and the Paris region. From the 11th century, the Abbe Baudry praised in his poems, the wine that the monks contributed to the development in the region. Over the centuries, the reputation of wines Bourgueil has grown and today, fans and producers are promoting it throughout the year: wine fair August 15, ceremonies Commandery the Holy Bottle, Museum of Cave Country Bourgueil and House Wines invites visitors to discover the wine world.

Traditionally, on Tuesday morning held a leading market Indre-et-Loire. In summer, more than 150 exhibitors gathered in Les Halles and its surrounding streets. These markets are growing three times a year at Easter fairs, garlic and chestnuts. During the summer season, two night gourmet markets offer the public a wide range of regional products.

The Bourgueillois love this interaction and show: more than 65 associations, two cinemas, an ice rink, a library energize their daily lives.

Hikers enjoy the tranquility of walking through the vineyards, forest or park of the Hotel de Ville and Jardin des Tanneries. While children are delighted to return to the beach games and water activities available in summer park recreation Captain.

• The Benedictine Abbey and Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.
• The cellar Country Bourgueil (museum).
• Park City Hall.
• The Garden of Tanneries.
• Supervised swimming and water activities in July and August to the water.
• Skating rink and library.
• 2 cinemas.
• 3 trails hiking trails.
• 3 trails hiking bike.

• The weekly markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• The afternoon found the Tourist Office.
• The Easter Fair is held the day after Easter Monday.
• The feast of Saint John the Saturday closest to June 21
• Frequently garlic, the Tuesday before the St. Anne (July).
• The gourmet markets in July and August.
• Bargain garage sale on the first Sunday of August.
• The feast of wines of the Loire Valley on August 15.
• The large market, with merchants and craftsmen of all areas of commercial and trade district, the first Saturday in September.
• Frequently Asked brown, the fourth Tuesday of October.
• The Christmas market, the second Sunday of December.

• Castle Gizeux:

• House of the family of the poet Joachim du Bellay for years, the castle of Gizeux is now the largest inhabited house and furnished the Touraine Angevine. This castle also draws its fame murals that adorn its galleries on 400 m² and that make this castle a unique place.
• Just a ten minute Bourgueil, this house is a jewel of art and history in a green setting. The medieval tower at the stables of the 18th century, children get excited about the castle in particular through the children's track "Step into the Great Court."
• Gizeux Castle is open from Easter holidays to holidays of All Saints (tour only). Learn to visiting hours.
• Throughout the year, many events are organized.
• For more information: Tel. : +33 2 47 96 45 18 - Email: info@chateaudegizeux.com

The Abbey for the garden		The Tuesday market is a leading Department
Vineyards		The Halls
Activities Aquatic Park Recreation Captain		The Rink

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

L'Orée des bois   9.2 La Breille-les-Pins Eric and Sabine Bichon welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere and invite you to taste traditional cuisine and tasty revisited when the aesthetics of the dishes will be unveiled... Located 9.6 km from Bourgueil From 20 € to 45 € per person

At'Able !   8.5   SPECIAL OFFER Chinon In the medieval town of Chinon, the restaurant At'Able! Chose to sit in a former stagecoach stop of the eighteenth century. Gourmets will be spoiled for choice... A bracket sausage,... Located 14.1 km from Bourgueil From 20 € to 35 € per person

Hostellerie saint paul   8.8 Vivy Hotel-restaurant-Easy access to 2 minutes from highway 85,8 minutes from Saumur and 30 minutes from Angers. Traditional cooking at reasonable prices, without neglecting the wine list... Located 17.6 km from Bourgueil From 10 € to 50 € per person

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Le clos des vignes roses     9.7 Restigné In the middle of the Loire château, the Vignes Roses accomodates you in simplicity and user-friendliness. 3 roomy and comfortable rooms, with private water room. A garden raised in... Located 3.7 km from Bourgueil 58 € the double room

Chez Christine et Ghislain     9 Benais Convivial reception in rooms of hosts in a house end 20th century in the middle of the vineyard of Bourgueil-Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Many places of interest in the neighbourhoods.... Located 3.8 km from Bourgueil 50 € the double room

La Cernée   Chouzé-sur-Loire Paola and Alain welcome you to The Surrounded. In a typical old farm Touraine (XIX), independent and furnished suite (1 bed 2 pers. 2 beds 1 pers.) And bedroom (2 beds 1 pers.) Welcome... Located 4.3 km from Bourgueil 52 € the double room

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Chateaux de la Loire prox Bourgueil   9.6 Ingrandes-de-Touraine Ingrandes de touraine. Ingrandes is a typical french village, situated in the loire valley the touraine wines region. The village even has its own wine tasting society « confrérie des... Located 7.4 km from Bourgueil From 250 € to 475 € per week

Gîte de la bonne avoine   9.9 Avoine House, separate fully restored combining modern and old, located on the outskirts of avoine (small village of 1850 inhabitants) in a private courtyard and closed, nearly all shops and... Located 8.9 km from Bourgueil From 360 € to 575 € per week

Gîte des Fromentaux   9.9 Beaumont-en-Véron Character cottage 4 stars NN hamlet in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine, in a beautiful property nineteenth face the owner's home with a garden terrace not... Located 9 km from Bourgueil From 285 € to 490 € per week

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Belle rive   Candes-Saint-Martin Located near the Abbey of Fontevraud and Montsoreau between Chinon and Saumur, on a green site on the edge of Vienna, 300 meters from the confluence with the Loire, you will enjoy the... Located 10.6 km from Bourgueil 9.56 € per day

Camping Le Pô Doré   Allonnes Located 8 kilometers from Saumur, in a rural setting and a friendly atmosphere The Golden Po offers calm and relaxation, you will find good places for fishing, hiking, biking and not... Located 13.8 km from Bourgueil From 13.50 € to 19 € per day

Les bords de vienne     9.1 L'Île-Bouchard The heart of the Loire chateaux and vineyards of Chinon, 40 minutes from the Futuroscope camping the edges of vienna you care. 90 shaded or sunny in a beautiful park of two hectares,... Located 27 km from Bourgueil From 12 € to 17 € per day

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La Promenade     8.1 Bourgueil La Promenade is located in Bourgueil, between Tours and Nantes. This guest accommodation features a swimming pool and a garden with a terrace. Each guest room has a unique, rustic-style... Located in Bourgueil Room from 40 €

Manoir de Restigné      9.4 Restigné The Manoir de Restigné is ideally situated at the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, park and gardens and spacious guest rooms with an 18th-century... Located 4.8 km from Bourgueil Room from 123 €

Château De La Coutancière     8.7 Brain-sur-Allonnes Château de la Coutancière is located in the Loire Valley between Angers and Tours. This 19th century castle offers 10 rooms and suites and an outdoor swimming pool. Guest rooms at the... Located 8.4 km from Bourgueil Room from 100 €

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