Nearest Airport
: Tours
at 45
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Nearest Ferry
: Caen
at 300
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Nearest Train
: Vendome
at 35
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Nearest Motorway
: Chateau du Loir
at 20
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Car: necessary
The village of Ponce sur le Loir has much to offer such as the nearby arts and crafts workshops, a medieval church which has beautiful frescos from XII century and another 16th century chateau with attractive gardens. The chateau provides an excellent and peaceful base for visiting other places such as the chateau of the Loire Valley, Tours, Angers, Orleans, Chartres and Le Mans. The Loir Valley is a charming historic region of the Plantagents with plenty to explore. Take in the natural beauty of the area with walks through forests and countryside and fun on the water with lakes and the Loir river for fishing. Local wines may be tasted at the many 'degustations'. There are plenty of excellent restaurants in the area. Nearby can be found the Troglodyte village of Richard the Lionheart: Troo, Lavardin which is one of France's most beautiful village, Vendome; Amboise.
Other Activities: Jet Ski and fishing, horse riding, visiting Chateaux, and Le mans with cars 's races.
