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Cher River Boatmen – View of Villandry Castle loop from Savonnières

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Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Savonnières

Cher River Boatmen – View of Villandry Castle loop from Savonnières

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4.5

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30

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Cher River Boatmen – View of Villandry Castle loop from Savonnières

01:54

7.27km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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163 m

Riverside guinguette "À la Soupette de Mémère"

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À la Soupette de Mémère is a guinguette like there are many in the region.

On the bucolic banks of the Cher, in the heart of the village of Savonnières, …

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244 m

Cher River Boatmen

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During your walk on the banks of the Cher, you can admire these traditional boats from the 18th and 19th centuries moored on their quay.

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476 m

The construction of the parish church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais in Savonnière dates back to the 12th century.

It is remarkable for its pointed arched Romanesque door, decorated with fantastic animals such as chimeras and griffins.

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1.90 km

The Loire by Bike

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This rural section of the Loire à Vélo is very popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Alternative to the GR 3, it allows you to follow the Cher for a few kilometers between Villandry and Savonnières.

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3.09 km

The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens, which cover more than six hectares spread over four levels. The castle is …

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3.54 km

The herb garden

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3.63 km

The vegetable garden

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4.19 km

View of Villandry Castle

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Through bare trees!

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7.27 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.07 km

1.45 km

1.11 km

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

1.69 km

264 m

205 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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June 3, 2022,🇫🇷 Wanderung zum Château de Villandry
The visit was actually planned as a bicycle hike, but the heavy rain made us make the journey with the 🚘. Otherwise the whole area very, very nice.

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