
Holiday houses in Descartes
Find and book unique accommodation on Airbnb
Top-rated holiday rentals in Descartes
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Château Tower in Heart of Loire Valley
This turreted hideaway forms the East Tower of a 15th century château - featured in a number of UK homes & interiors magazines. The tower is completely self-contained and its pretty, covered balcony offers breathtaking views over the château's truffle orchard. Internally it is full of character with a circular, beamed bedroom and roll top bath on the top floor and a sitting room below. There is no formal kitchen so this is a place for foodies wanting to experience local French food by eating out

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

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.

Romantic cottage private jacuzzi Futuroscope 15 min
Bienvenue aux Charmes du Lac, un gite romantique climatisé niché près du Lac de St-Cyr et du golf, à 15min du Futuroscope. Jacuzzi privatif, Love Sofa, grand écran avec Netflix, Prime... : un cocon pensé pour le bien-être et la sensualité dans une ambiance cosy et intime, idéal pour une escapade en couple. Vélos à disposition. En option : massages, repas et option romantique. Une parenthèse romantique loin du quotidien pour se retrouver à deux.

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

Cozy and equipped studio in Port de Piles
Located in a very small village, 15 m2 studio on the ground floor of a townhouse on the Way of St. James with its common courtyard. Located near the mythical RN10 and 10 min walk from the train station, an ideal place for workers to rest or a stop for walkers. 1 hour from Beauval Zoo, 40 minutes from Futuroscope and Tours, you can enjoy the many castles of the Loire such as Chenonceau and why not the Bodin's show only 13 minutes away.

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.

Cosy attic hideaway in the city centre
Welcome to this beautiful, carefully renovated and air-conditioned attic apartment. On the second floor of a beautiful townhouse, in the heart of Descartes, a stone's throw from the birthplace of the famous philosopher and local shops. Consisting of a living room with an open kitchen, a spacious bedroom, a bathroom and a separate toilet, the apartment sleeps 3 people with the single sofa bed in the living room.

Vacation rental/vacation
In a charming property (old renovated farmhouse) on 3 ha, nature and quiet at the rendezvous. Vacation rental of 60 m2 composed of: - Ground floor: an equipped kitchen/dining area (electric stove, fridge, washing machine, mini oven, coffee maker...). - Floor: one bedroom (a double bed + a single bed + a lounge area, TV). Bathroom (shower + bathtub), toilet. Wifi. Garden, terrace, garden furniture + barbecue.

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.

Domaine de la Garnauderie Maple Gite
Ideally located 3.5 km from Sainte-Maure de Touraine, and 7 km from the A10 highway, close to the Loire Valley castles and 35 km south of Tours, the fully restored Garnauderie outbuildings will welcome you in a quiet, rural setting of 120 hectares, including 100 hectares of woodland, with family or friends.

Cottage of the Plant
Located in the heart of the Domaine de la Plante, this former guardhouse of the Château de Thuré overlooks the countryside and offers stunning views stretching over 50 km. Outside, a wooded garden and terrace invite you to relax, with a backdrop of remarkable Gallo-Roman caves visible from the property.
Popular amenities for Descartes holiday rentals
Other great holiday rentals in Descartes

Spacious house close to the lake - 6 people.

Small house in Touraine

55 square meter house

The Clos du Maraicher Villandry

Descartes centre * WiFi * Family

pretty charming house

Rustic gîte

Charming apartment in Barrou
When is the best time to visit Descartes?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | $163 AUD | $163 AUD | $156 AUD | $103 AUD | $132 AUD | $158 AUD | $150 AUD | $158 AUD | $162 AUD | $158 AUD | $159 AUD | $163 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 5°C | 6°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 18°C | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
Destinations to explore
- ZooParc de Beauval
- Futuroscope
- Vienne
- Chateau de Chenonceau
- Le Vieux Tours
- Château du Clos Lucé
- Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
- Brenne Regional Natural Park
- Parc des Expositions-Grand Hall de Tours
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park
- Château d'Amboise
- Château de Villandry
- Château de Valençay
- Chaumont Chateau
- Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
- Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
- La Planète des Crocodiles
- Château De Montrésor
- Château De Brézé
- Château De Loches
- Parc de Blossac
- Château De Langeais
- Les Halles
- Château d'Ussé





