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Francueil

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Municipality of Centre-Loire Valley, Francueil takes place in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the district of Tours. This town of 1300 inhabitants is located near Blere. Ideally located in the heart of the Indre-et-Loire, the village makes it possible to explore some of the most beautiful castles and other attractions in this part of the Centre-Val de Loire.

Nestled in the countryside, Francueil offers an idyllic setting for vacationers in search of tranquility and sweetness of life. Its proximity to Chenonceau and its famous castle brings a special charm to the whole. The town itself also has some beautiful sights to enjoy the time of a walk to the heart of the streets of Francueil.

Geographical information

MunicipalityFrancueil
Postcode37150
Tourism label
Latitude47.3135080 (N 47° 18’ 49”)
Longitude1.0839650 (E 1° 5’ 2”)
AltitudeFrom 54m to 117m
Surface area12.91 km²
Population1419 inhabitants
Density109 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureTours (37 km, 41 min)
Insee code37110
IntercommunalityCC Autour de Chenonceaux Bléré-Val de Cher
DepartmentIndre-et-Loire
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Touraine
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Chisseaux2.8 km (5 min)
Chenonceaux3.3 km (6 min)
Saint-Georges-sur-Cher4.4 km (6 min)
Civray-de-Touraine4.8 km (9 min)
Épeigné-les-Bois4.9 km (6 min)
Chissay-en-Touraine6 km (8 min)
Luzillé6.6 km (8 min)
La Croix-en-Touraine8.6 km (13 min)
Bléré9.2 km (10 min)
Faverolles-sur-Cher9.8 km (13 min)
Montrichard Val de Cher10.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Julien-de-Chédon11.5 km (14 min)
Le Liège11.6 km (15 min)
Céré-la-Ronde12.4 km (17 min)
Souvigny-de-Touraine12.9 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Francueil has on its territory a few interesting sights, like an old priory of the fifteenth century which once housed the monks of Montoussan.

The Ouldes mansion, dating from the sixteenth century, also worth a visit with its typical architecture of this part of the Indre-et-Loire.

The Saint-Thibault church is a must for lovers of old stones that pass through Francueil.

Today integrated in the field of Chenonceau, Francueil also hosts the tomb of the famous Madame Dupin, stepmother Louis Dupin Francueil, lord of the area and former lover Madame d'Epinay.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In May, the Festival Of Strings and Notes, dedicated to the guitar, is the opportunity to attend various concerts.

In June, Francueil prepares feasts of Saint John with its popular dances and fireworks.

Photos

Pond Francueil
Pond Francueil
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hot air balloon flights in the Loire Valley
Nature and the great outdoors169 € to 796 € Chenonceaux (2.3 km)
Shopping at a French artisan boutique
Arts and CraftsFreeMontrichard Val de Cher (8.3 km)
Hot-air ballooning over Touraine
Nature and the great outdoors159 € to 209 € Angé (10.4 km)
Queue-jump ticket for the Château du Clos Lucé (Parc Léonard de Vinci) - Amboise
Culture and education17 € Amboise (12.8 km)
The Royal Château d'Amboise – Visit with optional audio guide
Culture and education15 € Amboise (13.4 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Autour du ruisseau de Villiers
HikeEasy30 minFaverolles-sur-Cher (8.3 km)
Visit of Montrichard Val de Cher
Village visitEasy1:30Montrichard Val de Cher (8.4 km)
Amboise between the two waters
HikeEasy1:30Amboise (13.4 km)
Along the Cher by bike
Cycling itineraryEasy2:30Pouillé (15.5 km)
Vines and heritage
HikeEasy1:45Vernou-sur-Brenne (22 km)

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