Holiday houses in Descartes

Charming home on the banks of Creuse

Charming quiet apartment in our enclosed courtyard, with a view of the Creuse that will make your stay a peaceful oasis. Come and discover this cottage for a break during your visits. You will be close to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Beauval Zoo (1 hour), Futuroscope (39 minutes), or the village of Maillé (10 minutes). Come and see the Les Bodins show 10 minutes away. Also located on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, you can take a restful night between two days of walking

Family · Location · Decor

Château Stables with Truffle Orchard

In the grounds of a 15th century château - featured in a number of home & interior magazines - this beautifully converted, spacious, former stables is set in glorious gardens with views over our 10-acre truffle orchard. Full of character and charm, thick local limestone walls keep the house cool in summer yet cosy during colder, truffle-hunting months. The covered terrace is perfect for alfresco dining. (This accommodation has not been adapted for people with disabilities of any kind.)

Family · Value · View

Luxury Lodge Manoir de la Mazeraie Loire Valley

Magnificent ecolodge located in an outbuilding of the Mazeraie manor. The building has been restored with ecological and local materials. The very luxurious interior furnishings and the incredible view will give you a unique experience. The manor ideally located at the gates of Tours and near the various motorway axes will allow you to radiate to visit cellars and castles. Nature lovers, the croaking of frogs from March to August and the wood fire in winter will delight you.

Location · Family · Access

Cosy attic hideaway in the city centre

Welcome to this beautiful, carefully renovated, air-conditioned attic apartment. On the 2nd floor of a beautiful townhouse, right in the heart of Descartes, just a short walk from the birthplace of the famous philosopher and from local shops. Composed of a living room with open kitchen, a spacious bedroom, a bathroom and separate toilet, the apartment can accommodate 3 people with the single sofa bed in the living room, plus an inflatable mattress for greater comfort.

Value · Family · Parks

Typical Maillé house (37)

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. In the city center of the village of Maillé (Maison du Souvenir) close to the train station, access to Tours in 30 minutes, this ideally located house will allow you to make many visits (castles, futuroscope, Beauval Zoo, walks, hikes and troglodyte valleys less than 1 hour away). Access is facilitated by the fact that it is located an 8-minute drive from exit 25 of Highway A 10.

Location · Value · Amenities

Small house in the countryside "La chèvrerie"

Lovers of the countryside, the place is perfect for tranquility. Cozy and warm studio. Enjoy a body of water surrounded by a park with zen, natural and southern spaces. Book for a short or long stay. Close to the Volière and Armandière areas. Ste Catherine de Fierbois 4 km away (grocery store, tobacco) and 7 km from Sainte Maure de Touraine (all shops and services). Close to the A10 (15 min). Close to Tours and the Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Value · Location · Access

Charming cozy townhouse

Charming renovated townhouse for 4–5 people, with courtyard not overlooked, ideally located in the heart of the Loire Valley castles, 45 minutes from the Futuroscope, 1 hour from Beauval Zoo and 14 minutes from Les Bodins' farm. Accommodation 9 minutes from the A10 highway ramp. Just 6 km from Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, you can taste its famous goat cheese and why not, accompany it with a good Chinon wine from the vineyards 35 minutes away.

Location · Value · Laundry

The Market House

In the heart of Descartes, this fully renovated house is located in an alley for a quiet stay at the foot of all shops. It can accommodate 4 travelers: 1 bedroom upstairs, 1 sofa bed in the living room + baby kit available. Equipped kitchen. Filter coffee maker and Nespresso. Semi-sheltered 16 m2 courtyard for outdoor dining (gas plancha) Free parking 50 m away Ideal location: 5 min drive to the Bodin's show, 45 min to the Futuroscope

Location · Family · Nearby

Along the water

CAUTION: MAIN HOUSE The rental corresponds only to the main house for four guests, this consisting of two bedrooms either two 160 beds or one with a double bed and another with twin beds. SECONDARY HOUSE Access to the secondary house is via a booking greater than 4 people or additional rooms Example: 5 guests wishing for their independence, request for 7 guests. They will have access to the entire cottage.

Value · Family · Solo travel

Country House

Welcome to the countryside in a fully renovated house, the exterior is being developed, close to troglodyte caves near Descartes, city of the philosopher. In this region you can discover the Futuroscope and Family Park 40 minutes away. The Parc des Mini Châteaux, the Aquarium de Touraine, and the Zoo de Bauval are 1 hour away. The casino and thermal baths of La Roche-Posay are 30 minutes away.

Location · Value · Layout

Papillon, Nr Loches, Loire Valley

An Airbnb with a difference. It’s a comfortable independent home suitable for all the family where you can enjoy the serenity and calm of the countryside. Papillon is close to the historic ‘cité médiéval’ of Loches. The features of this lovely area are the wonderful Loire valley chateaux and vineyards. The house is situated in a lovely setting, close to local amenities.

Location · Family · Bathroom

The Great Dhumeray Oven

We offer you this furnished gîte in a former oven located in the Ormoise countryside. It is situated in the heart of a farm that has been cultivated organically for many years. Its location is ideal for discovering our very pretty village of Les Ormes and its rich 18th-century heritage, as well as the Vienne, Creuse and Loire valleys.

Family · Value · Hospitality