La Ruelle des Jardins (8 km from Amboise)
The Piquet family welcomes visitors to Touraine, on a winegrowing estate where the gîte, opened in July 2005, is adjacent to the 19th-century winegrower’s house (restored in 2003/2004).

La Ruelle des Jardins is currently being rated for Clévacances classification. It is equipped for 4 people (+ 1 baby) and consists of a lounge/kitchen on the ground floor with an open fireplace, a shower and a WC. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms (22 m2 each).
Kitchen features: 4 gas rings, electric oven, sink, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, crockery etc.
Shower features: washbasin, 150x100 shower cubicle. WC with washing machine.
Main bedroom: queen-sized double bed with latex mattress, two armchairs, TV and VCR.
Children’s bedroom: two single beds with latex mattress, play table for children, wooden toys, books etc.

For families with young children: high chair, cot, baby bath, changing mat, stair gate, playpen, etc. available on request.

What is there to do nearby? Walks or cycle rides along the banks of the River Cher (300 m) or through the vines, leaving from the house.
Within 30 km of the house:
- Chenonceau (3km)
- Amboise with its royal castle, Le Clos Lucé, the Leonardo Da Vinci Park, the Parc des Mini-Châteaux, the Chanteloup Pagoda (8km)
- Château de la Bourdaisière, Yann Arthus-Bertrand photographic exhibition and Tomato Conservatory (15km)
- Château de Chaumont sur Loire and its Garden Festival (20km)
- For children: the Aquarium de Touraine (13km), the Beaumarchais nature reserve in Autrêche (25 km), Beauval zoo in St Aignan sur Cher (40km)
- For summer evenings: sound and light shows in Amboise, Chenonceau, Blois etc. And there are many other ideas for outings that we can give you when you arrive. Or, of course, you can check out the website of Val d’Amboise tourist office on www.amboise-valdeloire.com.