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• History:

• In Gallo-Roman territory Monts is occupied by several fields, whose remains have been identified both on the plateau (the Champs Perrons the Gagneraie ....), in the valley (the Fleurial. ..). Two areas Carolingian their successors, the villa Rançay north, right bank of the Indre, and the villa Monts south, left bank. Then the village grew around the church built halfway up the hill.
• In the Middle Ages, Indre, which constituted the major axis of the parish was run ten mills, with 7 remaining. The sides of the valley of the Indre is a natural site classified since 1965.
• Setting up the edge of the Indre, in the 18th century, a manufacturer of wire later became royal blizzard favored the expansion of the county, and marriage to Monts of the former king of England in 1937 has made the name of the village throughout Europe. During the last war, Monts housed an internment camp, which the Moor, a monument commemorates. The CEA, which succeeded in blowing snow, has contributed significantly to the growth of the population.

• Heritage: Besides the river itself, it consists of four beautiful castles, picturesque six mills, a Romanesque church and part of an impressive stone bridge.

• Castles: The most prestigious is that of Cande, built in 1508 by family Briconnet on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Indre. In 1864 a wealthy planter in Cuba, Santiago del Castillo, he added a wing neo-Gothic, and in 1927 the billionaire Charles Bedaux has built Cande "American" (telephone, golf, electric organ ...). The castle and its vast park, properties of the General Council are open to visitors. Here June 3, 1937 King Edward VIII after his abdication, married Wallis Simpson, a wealthy American divorcee. You can read, engraved on the woodwork of the room by the Duke of Windsor itself, the date of marriage: VI-III-37 (6th month, 3rd day). The three other castles are hidden deep in their park: Ortières is a mansion of the late 15th century, Roche has replaced the 18th century fortress disappeared and was extended to 1860 in the Second Empire style. It is now a handsome edifice in length with two wings of the same height and roof pierced by nine skylights. Le Breuil, built in 1881 in Renaissance style, dominates the Indre the outskirts of town. Bequeathed to the University of Tours, he has a park which is a protected site, which houses a 17th century manor house called the Old Breuil. Among the more modest buildings include the old manor house Clos, on the plateau, the manor of Fresnaye on the edge of the Indre, which replaced a fortress belonging to the Earl of Montgomery (there remains a wall), and the fortified farm of Robinières, clearly visible from the road, the edge of Ballan. In the village around the church, one can see several medieval houses and the old city hall in 1840, became media.
• Mills: The bridge over the Indre has two mills close to each other, including one called the Red Cross, to chaining of bricks. It was transformed in 1881 to raise the water at the Chateau du Breuil, then sheltered from 1914 to 1918 war wounded within the first siege of the Red Cross in Touraine. On the small road Artannes the right bank of the Indre, two mills are facing, that of Fleurial, square tower with pink plaster still fitted with its wheel, and that of Breuil, triangular. Route du Val de l'Indre, upstream of the bridge, the mill Beaumer has been transformed into a large flour mill in 1867 by the lord of Cande. Further upstream still, road Montbazon the mill of Fresnaye, who has kept his wheel is in a charming mock Tudor style recalling the Anglo-Norman. The mills of the former blowing Ripault, located in the CEA and are not visible. One of them has been transformed into a museum of powders.
• The church is the oldest monument Monts. Cited in 1114, it belonged to the monks of the Abbey of St-Julien de Tours, who also own the Priory Rançay and mill (now the Fleurial). Halfway down the slope south of the Indre, the church has preserved the 12th century novel by his bedside. The nave was rebuilt in 1879 by Gustave Guerin, with a beautiful fresco representing Edgar Judgment. In the Romanesque apse, one can see a fresco showing restored very God in majesty.
• The Commissioner for Atomic Energy: Blowing snow, which took in 1786 the estate of a wire drawing created in 1772 using four mills on the Indre to crush the charcoal burdock mixed with sulfur and saltpeter. Several explosions have partially destroyed the blowing snow. The largest took place in October 1943 it has killed 55 civilians, many German soldiers and that 140 injured and extensive damage to surrounding material. The former is now blowing CEA in 1962.
• The viaduct was built in millstone, was inaugurated in 1851 by the future Napoleon III. It allows the Paris-Bordeaux to cross the valley of the Indre, with 59 arches. When the TGV, it has been the longest switch France.

• Historic Heritage:

• Chateau de Cande (near the bridge): the left part of 1508, was built by Francis Briconnet Mayor Tours. The right side, neo-Gothic in 1864. The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward 8th of England, married June 3, 1937 the American Wallis Simpson. Property of the department of Indre-et-Loire, open to visitors. Tel. : +33 2 47 34 03 70. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday and holidays from 10 to 18 from April 1 to September 30. Guided tours (French and English) with departures every hour. Groups of 40 people maximum. Guided tours of the castle with projection News of the day and guided walk in the park.
• Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens: rebuilt in 1879, except the apse of the 12th century Romanesque frescoes and 1882 (doomsday), stained Lobin 1887.
• Moulin des Fleurial (rue des Patis) square tower with pink stucco 18th century, with stone bridge, valves and wheel. On the other side of the road, the miller's house, XIX.
• Moulin de la Fresnaye: to mock Tudor green road Montbazon, rebuilt in 1928 by perfumer Francois Coty.
• Mill Beaumer (rue du Val de l'Indre): converted mill in late nineteenth century. Owned by the Navy in the 30s. Almost opposite, miller's house, with turret.
• House of the bridge and the red cross: it was the seat of the first center red cross of Indre-et-Loire in 1914, hence its name. From 1880, he became a hydraulic ram to the castle of Breuil. Miller's house, park overlooking the Indre.
• Viaduct: finished in 1851, he crossed the valley of Indre by 59 arches. With around 1990 for the longest switch France on the TGV line between Paris and Bordeaux.
• The old town: home of 1626, the 15th house timbered Renaissance door, former butcher from the 1930s.

• Discover Mills! Guided tour of mills Fleurial Breuil and a historian, and walk in the woods to discover the fauna and flora during the summer. Duration about 1:30 - free for children under 12 years. 30 people maximum. Information and reservations: Tourist Office Val de l'Indre: +33 2 47 26 97 87 - ot-valdelindre@wanadoo.fr

• Exhibition of Young Inventors and Creators: in May

• They are young and brimming with ideas that sometimes verges on genius. The competition, created for them, they can submit their creations. Organized by the municipality Monts, Fair for young inventors and creators hosted in 12 years more than 700 applicants aged 11 to 25 years. All these young people are filled with ideas that sometimes verges of ideas, tricks to solve problems, improve and beautify the lives of their families and themselves. For older, the desire to showcase their inventions to market their project to create a business or finding a job is what motivates them to participate in the competition for young inventors and creators, in partnership with the Concours Lepine .

For further information: Tel. : +33 2 47 34 11 98 - Fax: +33 2 47 73 05 42 - Email: culture.com @ monts.org

Exhibition of Young Inventors and Designers

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

Le XII de Luynes Luynes In the heart of the Loire Valley, in the center of the historical village of Luynes, « Le XII » welcomes you in a recently renovated 17th century stone building. The cuisine is traditional... Located 13.1 km from Monts From 20 € to 40 € per person

Pigeonnier de Fombeche   10 Saint-Martin-le-Beau First restaurant troglodyte region, situated in the valley of the Cher, Chenonceau 12 km and 8 km from Amboise, we will be happy to accommodate you and offered our traditional cuisine... Located 24 km from Monts From 15 € to 35 € per person

Château de Noizay Noizay At the heart of the chateaux of the Loire and the vineyards of Vouvray, between Ambroise and Tours Castle Noizay has a 4-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant. The building dates from... Located 26 km from Monts From 55 € to 80 € per person

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Prieure saint venant     9.4 Luynes In the quiet of a park overlooking 40 km from the Loire Valley, a priory in the fifteenth s, two rooms of great comfort. Located 13 km from Monts 105 € the double room

Domaine de La Guillotiere     9.7 Esvres Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, La Guillotiére, offers unsurpassed bed & breakfast accommodation in unique surroundings. Once a 17th century Manor House, La Guillotiere retains... Located 13.1 km from Monts 98 € the double room

La Turone (Gites de France -3 épis)     9.8 Cheillé In an old farmhouse Tours 19th, Bertrand and Laurence welcome you in a home in a quiet area, with a bed and breakfast (capacity 3 persons, 1 bed 2 people 1 bed) located 3 km of Azay... Located 14.7 km from Monts 50 € the double room

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Château de Longue Plaine Sorigny The 200 m² house is located on the west wing of the castle. It can accommodate 10 people and also offers guests access to the estate and equestrian facilities, and to the swimming ... Located 6.3 km from Monts From 1000 € to 2200 € per week

Baulay - grange du 18e restauree Saché At the edge of the forest of Villandry, among gardens, fields and vineyards. Member Guest & Garden. Located 7.4 km from Monts 650 € per week

Gite du Hameau du Chene Saint-Roch Rent, cottage in the countryside, the week or weekend, can accommodate up to 8 people plus cot. Fenced, private entrance. Prices vary according to season and depending on the number... Located 17.8 km from Monts

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Airotel la Mignardiere   Ballan-Miré At 8 km southwest of Tours (Loire Valley), your ideal location for exploring the area and its castles. Located 8.7 km from Monts From 16 € to 24 € per day

Les GRANGES   Luynes The camping barn in the heart of Val de Loire World Heritage Site by unesco, is on the route of the castles of the Loire are witnessing a unique history. The camping granges you will... Located 12.5 km from Monts From 10 € to 22 € 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 23 km from Monts From 12 € to 17 € per day

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Château D'artigny      8.3 Montbazon Chateau D’Artigny is an 18th century-style castle located in the heart of the Loire Valley, 15 km from Tours. It offers luxury accommodation with a spa, pool and gastronomic restaurant.... Located 5.6 km from Monts Room from 180 €

Logis Le Moulin Fleuri      7.7 Veigné Set in a 16th-century former mill, this hotel is located in Veigne, just a 10-minute drive from the centre of Tours. It features a beautiful garden that borders the Indre River. Logis... Located 6.4 km from Monts Room from 85 €

Hotel Pic Epeiche      8.9 Montbazon The Pic Epeiche is located outside Montbazon, 12km from central Tours. It has a floral garden and terrace overlooking the countryside. Each room has LCD satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.... Located 6.4 km from Monts Room from 51 €

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