From port to port

1. Bréhémont
Directly adjacent to the Loire embankment, Bréhémont river port is evidence of the importance
of trade on the river, particularly the cultivation and sale of hemp. Bréhémont is the meeting point of the Loire
à Vélo and Indre à Vélo routes. The hydrogen-powered bicycle can be hired here. Also note the metal work of art,
which illustrates all the special features of Bréhémont.

2. Lignières-de-Touraine
In the center of the village, do not miss the church dedicated to Saint-Martin and built in the 12th century. The choir reveals mural paintings of romanic period. Aroud the church, you can discover the interpretation trail made from postcards and photographs dating from the 1920s to the 1970s.

3. The castle of Fontenay
Built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa, this 15th century seigniorial residence has retained its boundary wall intact. The interior garden, intimate and beautiful, is evocative of courtly romance of the Middle Ages.

4. La Chappelle-aux-Naux
Some islands can be seen from the harbor, now bird reserves. The hemp ovens are a visible testament to the large scale cultivation of hemp prior 1966. As a former fishermen’s village, also known as «bateliers», the port is home to a « toue », traditional boat restored by an association.

5. The bridge of Langeais
The bridge of Langeais, with its towers and turrets, was built in 1849. After being rebuilt twice, it was repaired the last time in 1946