Medieval fortress with: ramparts of the XIth century, tours(towers,ballots) of the XIIth century, donjon of the XIIIth century and royal homes of the XIVth and XVth centuries which sheltered meeting between Jeanne d'Arc and Charles VII. In 2010, a new museographic space was installed(settled) in the restored royal homes.

Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir, Édifice militaire, enceinte urbaine, Lieu de pouvoir, édifice judiciaire, Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, Monument historique, Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire, Tourisme et handicap

In 40 min in the southwest of Tours(Ballots,Towers) by A85, to take outing(exit) n°9\. In 25 min de Fontevraud the Abbey.