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La Ville-aux-Dames

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Indre-et-Loire

Town of Indre-et-Loire, in the Center Loire Valley, La Ville-aux-Dames takes place just a few kilometers from Tours. It is located near Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire and Saint-Avertin.

La Ville-aux-Dames rooted in the course of the Middle Ages, including the founding of an abbey of women in Saint-Loup in the late eighth century. Strongly affected by the wars of religion in the sixteenth century, she knows afterwards quieter times, taking little by little its current pace.

Located in the heart of a region world heritage of UNESCO, the town seduces visitors with the beauty of its architectural and natural heritage, but also its proximity to some of the most interesting sights of the area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Ville-aux-Dames
Postcode37700
Tourism label
Latitude47.3961060 (N 47° 23’ 46”)
Longitude0.7630460 (E 0° 45’ 47”)
AltitudeFrom 46m to 52m
Surface area8.00 km²
Population5670 inhabitants
Density708 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureTours (6.1 km, 12 min)
Insee code37273
IntercommunalityCC Touraine-Est Vallées
DepartmentIndre-et-Loire
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Touraine
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Pierre-des-Corps3.8 km (7 min)
Vouvray6 km (9 min)
Montlouis-sur-Loire6.4 km (8 min)
Tours6.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Avertin7.8 km (12 min)
Véretz8.2 km (11 min)
Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire8.8 km (15 min)
La Riche9 km (16 min)
Vernou-sur-Brenne9.2 km (11 min)
Rochecorbon9.5 km (15 min)
Larçay10.2 km (14 min)
Azay-sur-Cher11.2 km (12 min)
Joué-lès-Tours11.4 km (20 min)
Chambray-lès-Tours12.8 km (18 min)
Parçay-Meslay12.9 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the fifteenth century, the Church of Our Lady sits on the remains of an old chapel of the eleventh century which has preserved some Romanesque elements. Listed historical monument, it has undergone major restorations in the late twentieth century.

Strolling down the streets of the town, you can also enjoy these old buildings like the house of Bois Neuf, a former farm of the sixteenth century, the farm's Square and dovecote of the eighteenth century, or with other farms hay barns sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

La Ville-aux-Dames also presents an interesting artistic heritage with a sculpture of Maria Callas by Michel Audiard or a unique wall painting advertising in the region.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In June, up to the Villo Fest and its many activities for young and old.

Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guided excursion on a retro scooter
Sports sensations125 € to 186 € La Ville-aux-Dames
Fast-track admission to the Château d'Azay le Rideau and its English gardens
Culture and education13 € Tours (4.3 km)
Helicopter flight over the Loire Valley Castles: Amboise and Clos Lucé - departing from Tours
Sports sensations115 € Tours (4.7 km)
The Unmissable Châteaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord & Cheverny - Departing from Tours
Culture and education165 € Tours (5.2 km)
Minibus Excursion to the Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, and Chambord Châteaux and Visit to the Villandry Gardens – Leaving from Tours
Culture and education165 € Tours (5.2 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Vines and heritage
HikeEasy1:45Vernou-sur-Brenne (6.7 km)
Dolmen of the Grotte aux Fées and the castle of Plessis
Village visitEasy2:00Mettray (10.6 km)
Amboise between the two waters
HikeEasy1:30Amboise (16.7 km)
Barn Vaugarni
HikeEasy2:00Pont-de-Ruan (21 km)
Stack of Cinq-Mars
HikeEasy1:00Cinq-Mars-la-Pile (22 km)

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Campsites

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