Montsoreau

France

Montsoreau is a village in the Loire Valley,in Pays de la Loire. It's listed amongst the most beautiful villages of France.

View of the Loire river from the Château de Montsoreau Montsoreau and its Castle Street

Considered the Saint-Tropez of the Loire Valley, due to its proximity with the river, this place is built all along the Loire and features the Château of Montsoreau, the only Loire Valley castle built in the riverbed, and one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in France. Artists and writers, from Rabelais and Turner to Alexandre Dumas and Rodin, contributed to the village's fame.

  • Château de Montsoreau-Musée d'art contemporain, Château de Montsoreau, +33 2 41 67 12 60. Housed in the first castle of the Loire to have been built, this museum contains the world's largest collection of Art & Language works, assembled by Philippe Méaille during the last 25 years. Art & Language is a British art movement that has invented and deeply influenced conceptual art and music. The museum includes most famous works of Art & Language, including their renowned Mirror piece, and hosts at least two temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists a year, and many conferences. Photography is permitted. Backpacks are not permitted, but there are free lockers after entrance. Windmill of la tranchée
  • Moulin de la tranchée. Historical monument
  • Dolmen de la Pierrelée. Historical monument
  • Église Saint-Pierre.

Château de Montsoreau-Musée d'art contemporain, Château de Montsoreau, +33 2 41 67 12 60. Housed in the first castle of the Loire to have been built, this museum contains the world's largest collection of Art & Language works, assembled by Philippe Méaille during the last 25 years. Art & Language is a British art movement that has invented and deeply influenced conceptual art and music. The museum includes most famous works of Art & Language, including their renowned Mirror piece, and hosts at least two temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists a year, and many conferences. Photography is permitted. Backpacks are not permitted, but there are free lockers after entrance.

Moulin de la tranchée. Historical monument

Dolmen de la Pierrelée. Historical monument

Église Saint-Pierre.

  • Boule de fort.
  • Saumur Bowling.
  • Tennis courts.
  • Spa La marine de Loire.

Boule de fort.

Saumur Bowling.

Tennis courts.

Spa La marine de Loire.

  • Confluence Beach. Swimming is allowed. Place very busy in summer, it is advisable to arrive early.
  • Water skiing. Authorized practice on the Loire
  • Canoeing, +33 2 41 51 17 65. Departure from Montsoreau
  • Canoeing, +33 6 23 82 96 33. Departure from Chinon
  • Fishing, +33 2 41 51 70 22. Day cards or holiday cards available.

Confluence Beach. Swimming is allowed. Place very busy in summer, it is advisable to arrive early.

Water skiing. Authorized practice on the Loire

Canoeing, +33 2 41 51 17 65. Departure from Montsoreau

Canoeing, +33 6 23 82 96 33. Departure from [[Chinon]]

Fishing, +33 2 41 51 70 22. Day cards or holiday cards available.

Jean 2

Jean 2, Château de Montsoreau, +33 2 41 67 12 60. Serves slates of delicatessen and local cheeses. Specialty: natural wines and home-made hamburger with french fries.

Restaurant du Saut aux Loups.

Le pt'it bar, 3 Place du mail.

Le lion d'or, 1 Place du mail.

Créperie la fleur de sel, 4, quai Philippe de Commines.

Créperie la dentellière, 15, quai Philippe de Commines.

Le mail, 13, place du mail.

Bateau l'Amarante, Quai Philippe de Commines.

Le Montsorelli, 5, rue Jehanne d'Arc.

Péniche l'Aigue Marine, Quai Alexandre Dumas.

Restaurant Diane de Méridor, 12, quai Philippe de Commines.

Indian restaurant Le 2, 2, place du mail.