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Discover Life in Touraine
Sud, Centre-Val de Loire.
An opportunity
to own property in the heart of France’s historic
countryside
Touraine Sud,
the southern part of the famed Touraine region, offers a
perfect blend of heritage,
nature, and accessibility. Nestled in the heart of
the Centre-Val
de Loire, this area is ideal for buyers seeking a primary
residence, vacation home, or investment
property in an unspoiled, culturally rich corner of
France.
Why Buy in Touraine Sud?
1. Prime Location – Gateway to the Loire
Valley
Own a home just around one
hour from the famous
châteaux of the Loire
Valley,
including:
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Château de Chenonceau –
1 hr
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Château d’Amboise & Clos
Lucé –1hr 10 mins
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Château de Villandry – 1 hr
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Château d’Azay-le-Rideau –
1 hr
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Château de Chambord – ~1 hr 50 mins
Touraine Sud offers peaceful
living away from the heavy tourist trails while
keeping you within
easy reach of these world-renowned landmarks.
3.
Lifestyle and Amenities
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Loches
(40mins):
A vibrant royal town with a weekly market, historic
citadel, restaurants, and cultural events
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Easy access (by car) to some of 'Most
Beautiful villages of France'
Angles-sur-l'Anglin (30 mins),
Montresor (50 mins),
Chedigny (50 mins)
More here.
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Local shops, health
and administration services.
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Surrounded by vineyards,
forests, rivers, and cycling routes
Enjoy local produce, Touraine
wines and goat
cheese (Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine) straight from the
source.
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The house is 1 hour from Tours
and Poitiers airports and train stations.
4. Excellent Value for Money
Compared to properties directly along the Loire River
or in major cities, Touraine
Sud offers exceptional value,
ideal for those seeking affordability without
sacrificing location, charm, or quality of life.
5. Ideal for Remote Work or Retirement
With modern
internet access
(fibre) , a slower pace of life, and a supportive international
community, Touraine Sud is becoming increasingly popular with digital
nomads, retirees, and expatriates.
Villages of Southern Touraine
 Le
Grand Pressigny
is probably best known for its
world-class Prehistory Museum but
this peaceful village also offers a
surprisingly complete range of
commercial services.
Stroll through the Grande Rue and
you’ll find all the essentials: a
local épicerie, a friendly
boulangerie, a tabac-presse and even
a pharmacy. There’s a hair salon, a
florist and a garage for car
repairs. You can handle your
finances at the Crédit Agricole bank
or take out insurance with the local
broker. There is a tourist office
and open air swimming pool plus a choice of restaurants.
Need something more creative? The
village is home to talented
artisans, including leatherworkers,
potters and furniture restorers.
There’s also a healthy mix of
organic farms and local food
producers, from goat cheese and
charcuterie to fresh vegetables
straight from the field.
The
small hamlet of
Etableau
with its chateau ruins lies just outside the village and is worth
driving through even if just for the photo opportunity.
Other villages and places to visit in the area are:
Barrou
(5mins) is a charming, quaint
village surrounded by lush, rolling countryside with some good
walking trails, this peaceful spot offers a glimpse into traditional
French village life. It has a bar/restaurant and boulangerie.It
sits on the river Creuse and offers popular safe river swimming
at the bridge, ('Le
bout du pont')
just before the neighbouring village of
Lesigny
where there is also a picnic area.
Descartes
is set on the river Creuse, in Southern Touraine. The
town was home to the famous philosopher René Descartes and there is
museum dedicated to him in the house where he was born.
There is a very good Sunday market here with a good atmosphere -
shop then join the locals for a coffee in one of the cafes. There
are
lovely gardens to wander through with a small animal park and pool
complex.
Preuilly sur Claise
is a delightful village set in rolling countryside which is
further enhanced by its riverside location. Like most villages of
the area it has a rich past which has left its mark in the
form of its housing stock.
Benedictine Abbey, Romanesque church and chateau (private).
Although small, the village boasts 4 restaurants (of varying styles
and menus).
There is also an open-air pool (heated) which is open during July
and August.
The village has a small, twice weekly market, on Thursday and
Saturday mornings.
La Roche-Posay
(10 mins) is a charming medieval town is on
the south bank of the River Creuse,
which is the boundary of Indre-et-Loire and the Vienne.Iy
has a spa.golf course and casino.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin
(30 mins) is a picturesque village located in the
Vienne department . Nestled along the Anglin River, it's
known for its medieval charm, featuring narrow cobblestone
streets, ancient stone houses, and remnants of a medieval
castle overlooking the village
Chatellerault (25
mins) in the department of Vienne, located on the river of the same
is your nearest 'large town' with the opportunity
to experience French shopping from a town centre experience to out-of-town
superstores.
Betz-le-Château
is a small quiet village that you probably will only
discover by detouring off the main tourist routes whether by
car or bicycle -- or perhaps seek it out on 'Patrimoine'
day, when its normally closed 'chateau', opens its doors to
the public. There is a small park for picnicking.
Bossay sur Claise
The river Claise divides this little village to
form an 'upper' section which has the 12th century
church of St. Martin and the 'Mairie'. The' lower'
section has a main road running through it and its here
you will find the few shops that it has. There is a
small park for picnicking.
Boussay
is a small village built around its church which dates from,
worth a visit, as it offers up a surprise in the form of a grand
chateau. Sadly the chateau can only be viewed from the outside --
but it is still worth the visit.
It is further enhanced by its moat and to circle the chateau
really gives you a feel for how it must have been in its
heyday. This would, we feel, be a deserving project for some
of the regions tourism investment money as it really is a
rich asset. We believe it is still owned by descendents of
the original family but it must be a difficult legacy to
maintain.
Chaumussay is a charming little village in the valley of the Claise river -
it is worth making a detour to drive through here in summer to view their
floral arrangements plus the 'grotto' cut into the rock face at one end of
the lovely stone bridge.
This used to be a place of pilgrimage and the waters from
its fountain were believed to cure eye problems.
It is illuminated at night for added effect.
Ferrière-Larçon
is a small sleepy village which has a proud, rich tradition.
It is crossed by two small rivers, the Brignon and the
Larcon which add to its charm. Today it is best known for
its remarkable church, built on the site of a former shrine.
With its Romanesque nave and earlier influences it is worth
a visit to soak in its history. The village puts on a good
Christmas market where the church is used to showcase the
work of local crafts.
La Celle St-Avant
This is the most northerly village of Southern Touraine and
the first you will see on the way south from Tours. It has a couple
of restaurants plus a pretty church (like most villages),
built in the eleventh century by monks on the site of a chapel built
in the sixth century.
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