What to See & Do
Montsoreau Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Montsoreau Castle | ★★☆☆☆ | Castle + Museum | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Streets | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | Flea Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Flea Market | Self | Free |
| 04 | Montsoreau Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 05 | Saut aux Loups | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Mushrooms | Either | Paid |
| 06 | St. Pierre de Rest Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
01. Montsoreau Castle
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Castle + Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Montsoreau Castle, located on the banks of the Loire River, is a Renaissance castle built in the 15th century that houses a contemporary art museum.
02. Streets
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Walking through Montsoreau’s streets reveals a picturesque village with charming stone houses and some views of the Loire River.
03. Flea Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Flea Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The flea market in Montsoreau takes place all year the second Sunday of the month.
The event attracts both locals and tourists. It offers a wide range of antiques, collectibles, and local crafts, making it a vibrant and bustling market.
04. Montsoreau Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food MArket
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Montsoreau food market takes place every Sunday morning in Place du Mail square. It is relatively small in size.
05. Saut aux Loups
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Mushrooms Museum
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Paid
Saut aux Loups is a unique museum dedicated to the cultivation and history of mushrooms, located in old troglodyte caves.
It includes the underground caves where mushrooms are grown, exhibits on the history and methods of mushroom farming. The museum also features guided tours explaining the cultivation process.
It’s also a restaurant.
06. St. Pierre de Rest Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village church was built between the 13th and 15th centuries.
Candes-Saint-Martin
Just next to Candes-Saint-Martin, ont its est side is the village of Candes-Saint-Martin.
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