{"id":818,"date":"2017-10-10T18:41:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T16:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/aux-alentours\/"},"modified":"2018-01-13T13:55:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-13T12:55:09","slug":"things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Things to do<\/h2>\n<p>\t\tTours showcases an eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and modern, past and present. Considered by many as the historic cradle of France, the region also benefits from a rich gastronomic heritage and a vibrant culture.<br \/>\n\t\t\t<iframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=H%C3%B4tel%20Saint-Jean%2013%20place%20des%20Halles%2037000%20Tours%20-%20France&amp;t=m&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>Discover the largest river in France<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy the UNESCO world heritage site on foot, bike or flat-bottomed boat typical of the Loire.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The fully stabilised riverbanks from Orleans to Nantes via Tours offer the perfect opportunity to discover exceptional natural scenery.<\/p>\n<h3>Tours<\/h3>\n<p>An ideal destination for lovers of historical and natural heritage sites, Tours offers an urban experience at the heart of France\u2019s largest World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What to discover in the city:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The historic district of &#8220;Old Tours&#8221; with its half-timbered houses, cobblestones and cafes<\/li>\n<li>Les Halles, with its fresh local produce, restaurants and wine bars<\/li>\n<li>The elegant Scellerie District, home to antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques, all a stone\u2019s throw away from the Tours Cathedral and the Museum of Fine Arts &#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Chateaux of the Loire<\/h3>\n<p>Discover a rich heritage &#8230; 21 chateaux to visit!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tours is 30 km from the chateaux of Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau and Chaumont-sur-Loire.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The magnificent chateaux of Chenonceau and Chambord are also easily accessible from Tours.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Why not visit Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s last home, the Chateau du Clos Luc\u00e9 in the neighbouring town of Amboise. Dive into French History and meet one of the greatest minds of all time.<\/p>\n<h3>The vineyards of Indre-et-Loire<\/h3>\n<p>The vineyards of the Loire Valley include many notable wine regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The vineyards of Arbois, Cabernet-Franc noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon noir, Chardonnay, Chenin, Folle blanche, Gamay, Grolleau, Grolleau gris, Melon de Bourgogne, Merlot, Pineau d&#8217;Aunis, Pinot gris, Pinot noir and Sauvignon, all benefit from a temperate climate and fertile soil.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While the region\u2019s red wines tend to be full-bodied and supple, the ros\u00e9s are rather fresh and light, and the white wines are known for their dry, fruity and floral qualities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a tasting of the local produce at the hotel bar.<\/p>\n<h3>Culinary Heritage<\/h3>\n<p>Loire Valley gastronomy is a delight for the most delicate of taste buds. Savour the goat cheese of Sainte-Maure with a glass of Chinon or enjoy the local rillons and rillettes with a nice Muscadet. Meat lovers should opt for G\u00e9line de Touraine, also known as La Dame Noire &#8211; a small black hen known for its succulent meat. For the sweet tooth among you, why not try the nougat de Tours\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The region\u2019s famed gastronomic heritage can be traced back to Rabelais\u2019 timeless Gargantua whose insatiable appetite for Touraine food and drink helped put the region on the culinary map.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things to do Tours showcases an eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and modern, past and present. Considered by many as the historic cradle of France, the region also benefits from a rich gastronomic heritage and a vibrant culture. Discover the largest river in France Enjoy the UNESCO world heritage site on foot, bike or flat-bottomed boat typical of the Loire. \u00a0 The fully stabilised riverbanks from Orleans to Nantes via Tours offer the perfect opportunity to discover exceptional natural scenery. Tours An ideal destination for lovers of historical and natural heritage sites, Tours offers an urban experience at the heart of France\u2019s largest World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley. \u00a0 What to discover in the city: The historic district of &#8220;Old Tours&#8221; with its half-timbered houses, cobblestones and cafes Les Halles, with its fresh local produce, restaurants and wine bars The elegant Scellerie District, home to antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques, all a stone\u2019s throw away from the Tours Cathedral and the Museum of Fine Arts &#8230; The Chateaux of the Loire Discover a rich heritage &#8230; 21 chateaux to visit! \u00a0 Tours is 30 km from the chateaux of Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau and Chaumont-sur-Loire. \u00a0 The magnificent chateaux of Chenonceau and Chambord are also easily accessible from Tours. \u00a0 Why not visit Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s last home, the Chateau du Clos Luc\u00e9 in the neighbouring town of Amboise. Dive into French History and meet one of the greatest minds of all time. The vineyards of Indre-et-Loire The vineyards of the Loire Valley include many notable wine regions. \u00a0 The vineyards of Arbois, Cabernet-Franc noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon noir, Chardonnay, Chenin, Folle blanche, Gamay, Grolleau, Grolleau gris, Melon de Bourgogne, Merlot, Pineau d&#8217;Aunis, Pinot gris, Pinot noir and Sauvignon, all benefit from a temperate climate and fertile soil. \u00a0 While the region\u2019s red wines tend to be full-bodied and supple, the ros\u00e9s are rather fresh and light, and the white wines are known for their dry, fruity and floral qualities. \u00a0 Enjoy a tasting of the local produce at the hotel bar. Culinary Heritage Loire Valley gastronomy is a delight for the most delicate of taste buds. Savour the goat cheese of Sainte-Maure with a glass of Chinon or enjoy the local rillons and rillettes with a nice Muscadet. Meat lovers should opt for G\u00e9line de Touraine, also known as La Dame Noire &#8211; a small black hen known for its succulent meat. For the sweet tooth among you, why not try the nougat de Tours\u2026 \u00a0 The region\u2019s famed gastronomic heritage can be traced back to Rabelais\u2019 timeless Gargantua whose insatiable appetite for Touraine food and drink helped put the region on the culinary map.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1509,"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818\/revisions\/1509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotel-saintjean.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}