Langeais is ideally located a short drive or fifteen-minute train ride from Tours, the gateway to the Loire Valley. Tours airport and TGV station give easy access to Paris, London, and many other destinations. Tours itself offers a breadth of culinary and cultural experiences on the route of Loire à Vélo.

Just a short walk from Le Clos are a variety of restaurants, from Michelin-listed Au Coin des Halles to cozy wine bar L’Ami James, Langeais has something for everyone. Some of our favourites in the region include the incredible Pêcheries Ligériennes, featuring daily catches from the river in Brehemont across Langeais’ iconic bridge or rustic L’étape Gourmande in the countryside above Villandry gardens.

Langeais is surrounded by iconic vineyards, from the reds of Saumur-Champigny, Chinon, Bourgeuil and St. Nicolas-de-Bourgeuil to the cremant sparklings of Vouvray and Saumur. Visit vineyards, wine-makers, and discover a region rich in history and taste. Begin at the foot of Langeais château with a free tasting in the Maison des Vins of the Bourgeuil winemakers.

Renowned throughout the world for its royal, cultural, and architectural heritage, Langeais is an ideal base to discover the Roman and Renaissance or Medieval and Modern legacies of the Loire Valley. An excellent tourist office in the centre of Langeais is an excellent starting point!

The Loire is a world-wide destination for cyclists, including those travelling the Loire à Vélo. Discovering the natural and built wonders of the region is ideal on a cycle of your own or rented from one of our friendly cycle shops:

EZ Bike has pick-ups right in the center of Langeais

Azay-le-Rideau Cycles will deliver directly to Le Clos Rabelais and we are happy to coordinate their delivery and pick-up for you

Many other outfitters offer pick-up and drop-off services for luggage and bicycles - we are happy to coördinate these with you!