Living Together at the Refuge in Touraine

 

Multi-generational families, family reunions, weekends with friends: Le Refuge en Touraine welcomes your get-togethers in this group cottage that sleeps 12.

Two kitchens so you can cook together without getting in each other’s way. A living room where everyone can gather. A table big enough for meals that go on and on. A garden where you can stroll and chat.

A pool for summer afternoons. Comfortable bedrooms where everyone has their own privacy. The ground floor is 100% accessible (for people with limited mobility, grandparents, and young children).

The art of living in the Loire Valley truly comes to life at Le Refuge en Touraine.

Le Refuge en Touraine

A unique destination for exploring the Loire Valley

 

 

Travel through the Loire Valley and settle in at Le Refuge en Touraine.
Le Refuge en Touraine is a unique destination for exploring the Loire Valley: a 4-star vacation rental for 12 people, located 20 minutes from Tours, right near the châteaux, vineyards, and bike paths.

Your home base in Touraine
Le Refuge en Touraine is located 20 minutes from Tours, very close to the châteaux of Villandry, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, and Amboise. But Le Refuge en Touraine is unlike any other accommodation: a wooded park, peaceful ponds, an outdoor pool, and bike paths accessible directly from the cottage.
You set out in the morning to explore the region, and return in the evening to a place that breathes tranquility.

Sleeps 12 across 5 bedrooms and 1 master suite, 3 bathrooms, 2 fully equipped kitchens, and high-end bedding. The comfort of 4-star accommodations with the soul of a real home.

Castles & Heritage at Your Own Pace

Villandry and its geometric gardens. Chenonceau spanning the Cher River. Azay-le-Rideau reflected in its water mirror. Amboise and its royal history. Tours, with its Saint-Gatien Cathedral, its cobblestone Old Town, and its Place Plumereau.

From Le Refuge en Touraine, your vacation rental near the Loire Valley châteaux, you’re right in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But you’ll have time to come back several times, to visit during off-peak hours, and to have lunch in villages that no one photographs.

Loire à Vélo: Le Refuge en Touraine has been certified as an “Accueil à Vélo” facility

Bike paths run alongside Le Refuge en Touraine. Set out on your bike in the morning, follow the Loire River, pass through wine-growing villages, and stop whenever a winery catches your eye.

No stress, just the gentle rhythm of cycling and the certainty that this Loire à Vélo lodge awaits you at the end of the day with its pool, sauna, and Nordic bath. For passing cyclists, you can book a night’s stay with access to the facilities. After 80 km, it makes all the difference.

Vineyards, fine dining, and the good life

Vouvray is 20 minutes away, and Chinon is 40 minutes from the Refuge en Touraine. Wine cellars, winemakers, and tastings await you.

Numerous local markets nearby will allow you to enjoy the area surrounding the Refuge en Touraine.

You can also arrange a hot-air balloon ride over the châteaux, a helicopter tour, or simply stay and admire the ponds.
At the Refuge en Touraine, luxury means setting your own pace.

Loire à Vélo cyclists: your comfortable stopover in Touraine

La Loire à Vélo offers 900 km of marked trails

Le Refuge en Touraine provides the perfect setting for discerning cycling tourists.

Why cyclists choose Le Refuge en Touraine:

Direct access to bike paths (set off without any detours)
Swimming pool, cold plunge pool, sauna (complete muscle recovery)
High-end bedding (truly restful sleep, not just closing your eyes)
Two fully equipped kitchens or the option to order from a local producer

Our goal: to ensure your stay at Le Refuge en Touraine becomes a highlight of your cycling tour in the Loire Valley.

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