Ambillou: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Nature and Landscape
In Ambillou, the Braineau stream runs through a deeply cut valley. The area has numerous ponds, including Braineau, Radoire and Givry. After the Massif des Essarts, Ambillou has the highest proportion of forested land in the whole of north-western Touraine.
The Bois d’Ambillou also extends into Cléré-les-Pins and is rich in red deer and roe deer.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ambillou therefore has a specific place to stay.
Culture and History
The original foundation of the Église Saint-Martin in Ambillou dates back to the 11th century. The church contains a round stone baptismal font from the 12th century and a wooden altarpiece from the 17th century on the high altar.
In the 15th century, the Église Saint-Martin was given a transept and a choir ending in a flat apse wall. The nave was built in 1881.
The Loges de bruyère in Ambillou were agricultural buildings used during the last century. The traditional activities of forest workers included charcoal making, wooden shoe making, processing wood into barrel staves, and cutting heather to cover the roofs of the Loges de bruyère, which are also called Ballets or Lorgeaux.
Activities and Local Amenities
Night-time carp fishing at the largest body of water in Ambillou is only possible with prior reservation.
The Fête du Plan d'eau in Ambillou is described by its organiser as a traditional annual festival.
Les Ecuries d'Ambillou offer horse-riding activities and equestrian facilities; the range extends from beginner courses to competitions. Les Ecuries d'Ambillou also offer lessons and programmes for groups and individuals with motor, sensory or intellectual disabilities.
Staying in the Area
At the Aire de stationnement de la petite chaussée by the lake, there are picnic tables and a children's play area. The Aire de stationnement de la petite chaussée is a motorhome parking area in Ambillou.
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