Take advantage of this town, which was already a stopover in Palaeolithic times, to discover the region at your leisure. Admire the church of Saint-Médard in the centre of the town, founded in 470 and rebuilt in the 12th century. A symbol of the region, Esvres is packed with castles and manor houses waiting to be discovered. Some date from the 15th century (La Roche-Farou, La Baudelière), others from the 15th-16th century (Vaugrignon, La Dorée), and still others from the 19th century, such as La Villaine, which used a Bollée wind turbine for its water supply.
The Echandon and Indre rivers were also the waterways on which many fruit mills were operated for several centuries: Vontes and its three wheels, Saulquet, Perrion and Avon.
Can you find them all? You can discover some remarkable sites by taking the old stone walking trail in the town centre, or just wander around at your leisure.
Don't miss the Château d'Esvres staircase, right in the heart of the town. Built in the 13th century, its towers are still standing despite the weight of the centuries.
Take advantage of this town, which was already a stopover in Palaeolithic times, to discover the region at your leisure. Admire the church of Saint-Médard in the centre of the town, founded in 470 and rebuilt in the 12th century. A symbol of the region, Esvres is packed with castles and manor houses waiting to be discovered. Some date from the 15th century (La Roche-Farou, La Baudelière), others from the 15th-16th century (Vaugrignon, La Dorée), and still others from the 19th century, such as La Villaine, which used a Bollée wind turbine for its water supply.
The Echandon and Indre rivers were also the waterways on which many fruit mills were operated for several centuries: Vontes and its three wheels, Saulquet, Perrion and Avon.
Can you find them all? You can discover some remarkable sites by taking the old stone walking trail in the town centre, or just wander around at your leisure.
Don't miss the Château d'Esvres staircase, right in the heart of the town. Built in the 13th century, its towers are still standing despite the weight of the centuries.
Touraine is also a land of wine. Taste the local winegrowers' “œil de perdrix” grey wine, which only 30 hectares in the region can produce in exemplary fashion: Noble Joué.
Many wineries are open to visitors and have been awarded the ‘Accueil d'excellence’ label, a symbol of the quality of their products and the knowledge of their guides. The region also produces more classic wines, with large vineyards that can be visited and are just waiting to be tasted.
For nature lovers, enjoy a green walk along the banks of the Indre. You can even get out your fishing rods and try to catch some fish and crayfish. Find out beforehand, as some fishing is private. Don't hesitate to consult the Indre-et-Loire fishing federation to find out about the regulations.
Numerous walks also leave Esvres from the motorhome park. Take advantage of the paths between meadows and rivers to observe all the fauna and flora of the region. If you're feeling more sporty, there are two permanent trail routes: 9 km (La logette de vigne) and 12 km (La vallée de l'Echandon). The starting point for the latter is next to the motorhome park.
