Sonzay

Sonzay

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownSonzay Souvigné at 5.4 km (5 mn)
Insee code37249 Neuillé-Pont-Pierre at 7.9 km (8 mn)
Postcode37360 Saint-Paterne-Racan at 9.1 km (9 mn)
Latitude47.5266490 Pernay at 10.1 km (10 mn)
Longitude0.4620520 Ambillou at 10.3 km (10 mn)
AltitudeFrom 78 to 139 meters Brèches at 11.6 km (12 mn)
Surface48.34 km2 Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais at 11.8 km (12 mn)
Population1254 inhabitants Château-la-Vallière at 13.7 km (13 mn)
Density25 inhabitants/km2 Semblançay at 14.8 km (14 mn)
Chief townTours (at 25 km, 31 mn) Saint-Roch at 15 km (13 mn)
DepartmentIndre-et-Loire Charentilly at 15.2 km (14 mn)
RegionCentre Search another town

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Town Presentation

Expanding village with a varied landscape and rich green woods and heaths that you discover through its trails.

There are traces of Sonzay from the 9th century under the name "Segunciacus" but in 1247 the charter of the monastery Marmoutier speaks of "parochia of sonzaio. The priory of the 10th century (since disappeared) took its origin from gifts of the lords of Motte Sonzay who were Alluye.


Sightseeing

  • The castle of La Motte (not open to visitors): high to 1507 instead of a castle of the 12th and 15th centuries, the cylindrical towers have been preserved. This castle has been restored.
  • Castle of Cards: former stronghold in the 12th century already. The present castle was built in the 18th century by the family of the Rue du Can.
  • The Romanesque church, rebuilt in the 16th party on the ruins of a building from the 10th and 11th century.
  • The Gast, Commandery of the Knights Templar, then the order of Malta. The chapel is still converted into agricultural building.
  • The bandstand decorated brick foundry slag.
  • The washing built on the Saint Genest.
  • CHERAY: House roof of heather.


Events and celebrations

  • Market every Wednesday morning from 9am to 12pm.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

  • Ideal base for exploring the chateaux of the Loire.


Photos
Chateau de La Motte
 
Castle of Cards
House thatched
 
church Sonzay
Bandstand
  

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Restaurants 
Le ColombienVillandry
We are a traditional kitchen and family in the Rabelaisian tradition, delicacies and authentic pride of our region: The Garden of France
Located at 21 km from SonzayFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 
Le relais du cheval blancBeaumont-Pied-de-Boeuf
HOTEL RESTAURANT Évelyne Philippe and you go 2 hours from Paris and halfway through tours and MANS in this Country Inn located in a small village on the edge of the forest of BERCE....
Located at 26 km from SonzayFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
Domaine de l'Hérissaudière     Pernay
A 55mn from Paris by TGV, located in the the Loire Valley in the middle of the castles of and vineyards, in the heart of a park with old trees, renovated and decorated, this haven of...
Located at 9.4 km from SonzayFrom 120 € to 160 € the double room 
La ferme du grand launay     Semblançay
Once below the castle of launay 3 large rooms are furnished on the ground floor and first floor lounge and living room home interior is refined ladécoration
Located at 9.6 km from Sonzay 
A la roche buard    Charentilly
In a small,village nestled at the bottom of a small valley where the Choisille flows, 3 guest rooms have been made on the first floor of a totaly restored early 19th century ex-barn....
Located at 11.8 km from SonzayFrom 57 € to 70 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
Le Gîte de MorfontaineMéon
Le Gite de Morfontaine provides a haven of peace and tranquillity but is only 10 minutes from the village of Vernantes with bakery, restaurants, bar and supermarket. The Gite, an annex...
Located at 26 km from SonzayFrom 500 € to 850 € per week 

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Campsites 
Kawan Villages L'Arada Parc     Sonzay
This flowery verdant family campsite nestles in the heart of the Tourangelle countryside, between the Loire and Loir valleys, offering you comfort and tranquillity during your stay....
Located in SonzayFrom 15 € to 20,50 € 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 at 17.8 km from SonzayFrom 10 € to 22 € per day 

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Hotels
Chateau Des Sept Tours     
7.8
Courcelles-de-Touraine
With an air of historic charm and elegance, this chateau in the Loire Valley presents stylish accommodation set within majestic grounds opening onto a golf course. Tastefully restored...
Located at 8.5 km from SonzayRoom from 105 €
Hostellerie De La La Mère Hamard    
9.7
Semblançay
Located in the heart of the Touraine region, Hostellerie de la Mère Hamard is set in a charming village and welcomes you in a typical stone house. In the renovated presbytery, the hotel...
Located at 9.3 km from SonzayRoom from 70 €
Domaine De Beauvois     
8.1
Luynes
This former 17th-century mansion, now a stunning 4-star hotel, is situated in the Loire Valley, near Tours, and sits in a 140-hectare park with and outdoor swimming pool. The Domaine...
Located at 15 km from SonzayRoom from 133 €

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