Sonzay

Sonzay

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSonzaySouvigné at 5.4 km (5 min)
Insee code37249Neuillé-Pont-Pierre at 7.9 km (8 min)
Postcode37360Saint-Paterne-Racan at 9.1 km (9 min)
Latitude47.5270770Pernay at 10.1 km (10 min)
Longitude0.4620450Ambillou at 10.3 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 78 to 139 metersBrèches at 11.6 km (12 min)
Surface48.34 km²Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais at 11.8 km (12 min)
Population1252 inhabitantsChâteau-la-Vallière at 13.7 km (13 min)
Density25 inhabitants/km²Semblançay at 14.8 km (14 min)
Chief townTours (at 25 km, 31 min)Saint-Roch at 15 km (13 min)
DepartmentIndre-et-LoireCharentilly at 15.2 km (14 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
LOCATION

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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.
Detailed information
Natural sitesWood of the Barre,   Wood of the Motte

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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WEATHER
Sunday 12 February
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Min. -11°C - Max. -2°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 17.3 km from SonzayFrom 20 € to 40 € per person 
Le relais du cheval blanc  
9.8
Beaumont-Pied-de-Boeuf
   hotel restaurant philippe and evelyne master restaurateur welcome you to 2 hours from paris and halfway between tours and le mans in this country inn located in a small village on...
Located 26 km from SonzayFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Goibette  
Semblançay
La Goibette is a 19th-century home located beside the entrance to the village of Semblançay, a 20-minute drive from Tours. Two refined and comfortable guestrooms, each with a full en-suite...
Located 9.6 km from SonzayFrom 62 € to 68 € 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 9.6 km from Sonzay70 € the double room 
Chateau de l'herissaudiere  
Pernay
At 55 min. from Paris by TGV and 10 miles from tours, claudine Detilleux welcomes you to the « Herissaudiere » castle, surrounded by all the famous castles and vineyards in the Loire...
Located 9.7 km from SonzayFrom 130 € to 145 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 13.6 km from Sonzay 
'Vau Godet' gîte de prestige Touraine
Langeais
In the heart of Touraine and its castles, in a forest and breeding of stags and deer property, Vau Godet is a prestigious self-catering, a residence of the 14th century, for 2,3 or...
Located 19.2 km from SonzayFrom 650 € to 850 € per week 
Au barrage de Cherré
Aubigné-Racan
In the Loire Valley, in a natural cave, among the wooded hillside and the Loir River (2nd category) - Home comfort, totally independent on fenced. An ideal place for relaxation, recreation,...
Located 22 km from SonzayFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping L'Arada Parc    
9.6
  SPECIAL OFFER
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 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 17.9 km from SonzayFrom 10 € to 22 € per day 
Airotel la Mignardiere  
Ballan-Miré
At 8 km southwest of Tours (Loire Valley), your ideal location for exploring the area and its castles.
Located 23 km from SonzayFrom 16 € to 24 € per day 

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HOTELS
Chateau Des Sept Tours     
8.5
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 8.5 km from SonzayRoom from 115 €
Hostellerie De La La Mère Hamard     
8.6
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 9.3 km from SonzayRoom from 75 €
Château De L'aubrière    
8.1
La Membrolle-sur-Choisille
Chateau de L'Aubriere is located in a 15 hectare landscaped park overlooking the Choisille Valley. It is 7 km from Tours. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The Chateau’s rooms...
Located 13.5 km from SonzayRoom from 140 €

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