What to see in Montsoreau, France: places, when to go and how to get there

What to see in Montsoreau

The places in and around Montsoreau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 53, by what you come to do:

History: Château de Launay
Museums and art: Musée Rabelais, Maison La Devinière
Nature: Réserve naturelle régionale du marais de Taligny, Espace Naturel Sensible des Étangs des Ténières, Espace naturel sensible des puys du Chinonais, Espace Naturel Sensible du Marais de Taligny
Food and drink: Ackerman, Angélique Léon, Arnaud Lambert Vigneron, Bouvet Ladubay, Bras(se)fort, Centre Viti-Vinicole, Château de Villeneuve, Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault, Cognard Vignerons, Domaine Andrée Stephane Erissé, Domaine bruno Dufeu, Domaine de Bertignolles, Domaine de la Chevallerie, Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy, Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Domaine de la Guilloterie, Domaine de la Roche Honneur, Domaine des Galuches, Domaine des Géleries, Domaine des Vallettes, Domaine du Bois Mignon, Domaine du Clos Rougeard, Domaine du Hureau, Domaine du Raifault, Domaine Godefroy, Domaine Guiberteau Romain, Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault, Domaine Lorieux et Fils, Domaine Olga Raffault, Domaine Olivier, Domaine Pontonnier, Domaine Wilfrid Rousse, Frédéric Mabileau, Guy Mabileau, Jean-Louis Page, Joël Taluau et Thierry Foltzenlogel, Langlois-Chateau, Le Clos du Vigneau, Maison des Vins de Bourgueil, Maison des vins du Véron, Pascal et Alain Lorieux, Stéphane et Francis Suard, TINA, Vignoble Château d'Éternes, Vignoble de la Jarnoterie, Vignobles du Paradis
Hot springs: Plan d'eau de l'île Millocheau

When to go to Montsoreau

The best time to visit Montsoreau is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

JanPossible8:41
FebPossible10:02
MarBest time11:36
AprBest time13:23
MayBest time14:52
JunBest time15:42
JulBest time15:22
AugBest time14:03
SepBest time12:19
OctBest time10:36
NovPossible9:04
DecPossible8:18

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In April, 77 of the 77 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Montsoreau

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 240 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Montsoreau?

The best known: Château de Montsoreau, Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, Fontevraud Abbey, Château de Chinon, Château de Saumur. In all, 77 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Montsoreau?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.

How do you get to Montsoreau?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 240 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Montsoreau as the destination and these 77 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Things to see in Montsoreau (France): 77 places and when to go

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