The Treasure Route

Ready to explore the little-known treasures of Touraine? Follow our guide as we take you on a journey of treasures that reveal the cultural and historical wealth of this unique region.

A journey to the heart of Touraine’s hidden treasures

Explore the Route des Trésors, from the Zoo-Parc de Beauval to the Cité Royale de Loches, a cultural tour through the emblematic sites of Touraine. Start at the Cité Royale de Loches, visit the “Caravaggio de Philippe de Béthune” exhibition, then discover the Abbaye de Beaulieu-Lès-Loches, the Chartreuse du Liget, and the Château de Montrésor with its village and collegiate church.

Are you going tothe Beauval zoo-park ? Rated as one of the 5 most beautiful zoos in the world, you can meet animals considered to be ” world heritage treasures “, such as the Beauval pandas.

Practical advice to make the most of your visit

Each of the monuments is less than 15 minutes’ drive from La Corroirie. However, for those who wish to indulge in the art of strolling, the Route des Trésors can also be explored on foot, by bike or moped, as well as on horseback or alongside a donkey .

Let the Art of Strolling take you off the beaten track.

Rest assured, you’ll have a calendar of activities to help you discover the best options and itineraries. We’ll tell you which way to go and where to park to make the most of your day.

Stay at the château-monastère de La Corroirie

After a busy day at the Beauval Zoo-Park, wake up in one of the area’s must-see accommodations .

Book your room at the château-monastery of La Corroirie to be at the heart of the Route des Trésors de Touraine.

A must-see cultural getaway from La Corroirie

Here’s how La Corroirie is ideally situated for discovering the Route des Trésors and the châteaux of the Loire Valley in Touraine (see photos above):

1 – La Pièta de Jean Fouquet (15 minutes away)

2 and 3 – The Annunciation by Philippe de Champaigne at the Collegiate Church of Montrésor and the village of Montrésor (5 minutes away) – “ Most beautiful villages in France ” label

4 – The collection of Italian Renaissance paintings at the Château de Montrésor (5 minutes away)

5 – The Plantagenet vaults in the church of the Château-monastère de la Corroirie (on site)

6 – The sculpted entrance portal to the Chartreuse du Liget (2 minutes away)

7 – The frescoes in the Chapelle St Jean du Liget in the Forêt domaniale de Loches (3 minutes away)

8 – The Abbey and Church of St Laurent in Beaulieu-Lès-Loches (12 minutes away)

9 – The “Caravaggio de Philippe de Béthune” in Loches (15 minutes away)

10 – The Tomb of Agnès Sorel in the Collégiale St Ours in Loches (15 minutes away)

11 – The Passion of the Christ by Jehan Poyet at the Logis Royal in the Cité Royale in Loches (15 minutes away)

12 – The Highest Dungeon in Europe at the Royal City of Loches (15 minutes away) – “Most beautiful detours in France” label