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1. Castle of Azay-le-Rideau
Don’t miss the Chateau d’Azay-le-Rideau, built on a island in the middle of the Indre and his romantic park. 

2. Azay-le-Rideau
You can discover Azay-le-Rideau, a land of history and heritage. Along the shopping streets, you can discover the local shops, restaurants and craftsmen. Nearby : the Château de l’Islette and its gardens and the Maurice Dufresne Museum.

3. La Vallée troglodytique des Goupillières
A group of three troglodyte farms, typical of Old Touraine. Let yourself be guided as you discover by torchlight the fascinating features of an underground refuge dating from the Middle Ages, dug by the peasants from the tufa stone.

4. Saché
Around a central square with a mobile by Alexander Calder, you will find a magnificent 15th century house. You can visit the chateau de Saché (Balzac Museum), favorite place of inspiration for Honoré de Balzac. 

5. Villaines-les-Rochers
As producers of both willow and baskets, the inhabitants of Villaines-les-Rochers have known for century how to get the best from this plant to make objects, furniture and artistic creations. You can also see troglodyte dwellings.