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Cheverny Castle
Inhabited by the same family for over six centuries, the Château de Cheverny, its gardens, its maze, and its 3D Tintin exhibition will provide an unforgettable day out with family or friends. Hergé drew inspiration from it for his design of Marlinspike Hall.
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Domaine de Chaumont sur Loire
Park, stables and castle, International Garden Festival, Arts and Nature Centre.
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Villandry Castle and Gardens
The Château de Villandry is an ensemble intimately intertwining architecture and gardens, located 15 km west of Tours.
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Blois Castle
The Royal Château of Blois, located in the Loir-et-Cher department, is one of the Loire Valley châteaux. It was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance.
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Azay-le-Rideau
Built in the heart of the largest enclosed forest park in Europe, it is the largest of the Loire Valley castles.
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Château Gaillard (Amboise)
Discover "the most Italian of the Loire Valley castles", newly restored in Amboise. Park, gardens, citrus collection.
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Chenonceau Rentals
With Canoe Company, navigate the Cher and discover the Château de Chenonceau in a different way.
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Heritage Days
September 20-21, 2025. Visits to cultural sites are planned in and around the village.
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Chenonceau Castle
Chenonceau is an essential stop on your tour of the Loire Valley castles. With its famous two-story gallery overlooking the Cher River, it is one of the jewels of Loire Valley architecture.
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Chambord Castle
Built in the heart of the largest enclosed forest park in Europe, it is the largest of the Loire Valley châteaux. The château's layout and decor were designed around a central axis: the famous double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Blois Castle
The Royal Château of Blois, located in the Loir-et-Cher department, is one of the Loire Valley châteaux. It was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance.
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Clos Lucé (Amboise)
Immerse yourself in the very heart of French history. Clos Lucé was the home of Leonardo da Vinci, who stayed there from 1516 to 1519 at the invitation of Francis I.
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Château d'Amboise
A grand palace of Kings Charles VIII and Francis I during the Renaissance, and the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci, the Château d'Amboise is an unmissable place to visit with the family.
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Church of Nazelles-Négron
Listed church. To visit, inquire at the town hall.
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St Ouen Les Vignes
Hiking trails around the village of St Ouen les Vignes
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Nazelles-Négron
Hiking trails around the campsite
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Loan / Rental
Ask at reception for the contact details of canoe rental companies for beautiful trips on the Loire or the Cher.
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Amboise Val de Loire Tourist Office
Amboise Val de Loire Tourist Office
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Falconry Internship
Customized training programs are available upon request. Please inquire.
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Open-air cinema at the campsite (free)
Every year, on July 25th. After "The Bear Within Me" in 2024, in 2025 it will be a film about the Loire River.
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Map of suggested cycling routes around Amboise
General map to choose your route.
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St. Jacques by bike
Plan your route to Santiago de Compostela by choosing Camping les Patis as a stopover.
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Bike rentals
On site: Hybrid bikes and e-bikes available. Other bikes can be reserved upon request.
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cycling routes
Route map. New 2024 map also available at the campsite reception.
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Pocé s/ Cisse
Hiking around Pocé-sur-Cisse
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Gardens of Chédigny
South of Amboise, discover this village garden, entirely a rose garden, and its small priest's garden.
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Observe the wildlife and flora
Nature kit loan: at the campsite reception, you can borrow our nature kit containing binoculars, a butterfly net, a landing net, identification books…
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Discover nature in Touraine with Val de Loire Ecotourism
Nature outings, responsible trips organized by Grégoire, a partner of the campsite.
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Loire Gardens
Join Sophie to explore the gardens along the banks of the Cisse (starting from Nazelles-Négron).
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Loire by bike
Plan your Loire à vélo route by choosing Camping les Patis as a stopover.
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Loire Valley Ecotourism
With Grégoire, the campsite's nature partner, explore the Loire Valley's natural beauty. Enjoy walks, bike rides, eco-friendly stays, and a variety of activities..
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Touraine Aquarium
The Grand Aquarium of Touraine offers 10 themed rooms with original and surprising decor and 60 tanks to discover fish from fresh water to the ocean.
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Haute Touche Zoo
More than 1,300 animals from 5 continents gathered in a 436-hectare wooded area. A zoological park of the National Museum of Natural History
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Beauval Zoo
Ranked among the top 5 zoos in the world, the Beauval ZooParc presents the greatest animal diversity in France.
Ready to experience all of this?
Camping Les Pâtis is your ideal base for exploring the region.


