Just north of Châtellerault, the village of Ingrandes, also known as Ingrandes-sur-Vienne, is 30 minutes from Futuroscope and 1 hour from the Loire castles.
Ideally situated, Ingrades is a perfect holiday destination for all lovers of cultural France that we are so envied throughout the world. Watered by the Vienne River, this pretty town is a small paradise of nature, with many paths and gentle routes along its river in particular, which will allow you to discover all its contours. In all, 38 kilometres of itineraries via a blue, a yellow, a green path and the GR655 will lead you through the town to allow you to discover the Niallières woods, the Saint-Ustre Mill and the three towers of the eponymous castle, the medieval castle of La Groie and its parapet walk, the church, the Logis du Chêne, the fortress of Grand Marigny (of which only the entrance to the castle remains), a tower and bread ovens, the Calvary of Pothumé, but also superb views from the Bellonières lookout. The banks of the Vienne river will be perfect for your walking excursions, but also for cycling, leading you tirelessly to the lake of "Gros Caillou". Loved by families, this lake is the ideal place for hiking, but also for a picnic in the freshness of the water.
Staying at Ingrandes is, in addition to a real plunge into history, the opportunity for you to visit one of the most popular amusement parks in Europe: the Futuroscope in less than no time. Located about 30 minutes south of Ingrandes, Futuroscope is very popular with visitors passing through the region. This fun and scientific theme park is a perfect blend of fairy tales and fantasy, with thrill rides for the whole family. A total of 40 attractions and a whole host of shows will put a sparkle in your eyes: dancing with robots, a space training centre, time travel machines... Something to delight young and old alike! Finally, Ingrandes is only an hour away from the Loire Valley castles, so it will be easy for you to visit them and discover all the splendour of French architectural know-how. The Royal fortress of Chinon, the magnificent castle of Azay-le-Rideau, that of Villandry, of Saumur, the Royal castle of Amboise, the Clos Lucé and Chenonceau will not fail to amaze the whole family! Moreover, if you like cycling, note that the area has a wide range of marked trails made to allow you to visit these castles with the strength of your legs... For unforgettable holidays in the Ingrandes region!