La Riche: Holiday Apartments and Houses

The Prieuré Saint-Cosme has been classified as a historic monument since 1925; the classification was extended in 1949 and 1951. It was the final residence of the poet Pierre de Ronsard: he died there in 1585 and is buried there. The Prieuré Saint-Cosme is also located along the “La Loire à Vélo” cycle route.

Anyone wishing to travel to La Riche can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Château du Plessis-lès-Tours is a cultural and humanist third place in La Riche. Since mid-December 2025, the park of the Château du Plessis has been open to the public. The Chapelle Sainte Anne houses a cultural venue for contemporary art, hosting exhibitions, musical events and readings. La Pléiade offers a varied programme throughout the year, including performances, concerts, cinema and exhibitions.

Landscape and Paths

Lac de Gévrioux is a 12-hectare body of water created from a converted quarry. At Lac de Gévrioux, there is a 3-km walking route accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

Relaxation

Carré d’Ô in La Riche has a wellness area with a sauna, hammam, spa and solarium.

Geographical Location

The Château de Tours is a castle in the immediate vicinity of La Riche. The Château de Plessis-lez-Tours is a historic site in the immediate vicinity of La Riche. The Couvent des Feuillants Saint-Louis is a historic site in the immediate vicinity of La Riche. The Prieuré de Saint-Cosme is a monastery in the immediate vicinity of La Riche. Parc Honoré-de-Balzac is located in the immediate vicinity of La Riche.

Local Area

On 31 May 2025, the Fête Bio et Paysanne de l’AMAP La Riche en Bio took place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a large market in the public park of the Prieuré Saint-Cosme in La Riche.

Other location pages to choose from: Bréhémont, Channay-Sur-Lathan, Benais, Courcelles-De-Touraine, Mazières-De-Touraine, Monts, L'île-Bouchard, Genillé.

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