Unconsciously, the train is synonymous with setting off on a journey, with great landscapes observed through the bay windows… It can also be short journeys where you take the time to observe the world around you, from your seat. or his seat. What if you or your children like the train and you spend the summer in Indre-et-Loire? Here is our selection…
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1 – By TER Rémi, observe the landscape
The Indre-et-Loire is crossed by no less than 8 lines which depart in a star shape from Tours station (plus the high-speed line). Some of them allow you to enjoy a rather remarkable landscape such as the crossing of the Loire at Montlouis or at Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, the railway viaduct of Monts or the many countryside views of Lochois, Chinonais or the ‘Amboise. Remember that you can take the train with your bikes, especially the Interloire between Orléans and Nantes to do part of the journey effortlessly and the rest by pedaling. But beware: now some trips require a €1 reservation to be able to board with your bike. Details on timetables with the SNCF and on remi-centrevaldeloire.fr for bicycles. A series of promotions are available throughout the summer.
2 – A cyclorail in Nord-Touraine
How about driving on the rails yourself? What’s more, by the strength of your feet? This is what the Château-la-Vallière cyclorail offers you. The circuit was extended in 2022 and is now nearly 7km long! It is not open every day but very regularly (days available on the site). The departure takes place behind the station of Château-la-Vallière and the access is made by the ball game of fort, rue des Planteurs. Signage is provided.
Reservation required on 06 50 91 95 26. The association which organizes the circuit is also looking for volunteers. More informations : www.cyclorail37.fr.
3 – The Saint-Pierre-des-Corps loco
In a shed in the Grands Mortiers area, steam locomotive 231 E 41 is being gradually renovated in the hope of making it whistle again one day. Open doors are regularly organized, especially for Heritage Days, and the team is always looking for people to work with. You can learn more about his progress by visiting the association’s website www.231e41.fr.
4 – The Rillé steam train
Here too it is the result of a restoration of old railway equipment by volunteers in order to offer a tourist circuit around the lake, in the Chinonais. It is very pleasant because you are at the edge of the water and at the same time you cross the woods. There is a picnic area for having lunch, games for children… Please note: departure days are limited in 2023 (Sundays in July + 14 and 15, every day from August 1 to 15 then every Sunday until the end of September). More informations : https://aecfm.fr.
5 – The Safari Train
Train + animals: this is the combo offered at the Beaumarchais Reserve, near Amboise. You will see wild boars, deer, ostriches or bison. Info: www.reserve-de-beaumarchais.com.
6 – Small trains on wheels
These are less picturesque, but for passing tourists, taking them is often the right way to discover a city at a glance with the few historical explanations that go well. In Tours, the departure is in front of the Vinci and the Tourist Office. A circuit is also organized in Amboise and a 3rd in Loches.
2023-07-02 23:01:18
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