Villaines-Les-Rochers: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A prominent cultural landmark in Villaines-les-Rochers is the Church of Saint-André. It preserves 1,200 square metres of wall and vault paintings and has been fully protected as a historic monument since 2002.

Those choosing Villaines-les-Rochers as a destination can combine their stay with the desire to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The “Il était une fois l’osier” educational trail is a 5.2-kilometre circular route starting from Villaines-les-Rochers Town Hall. Information boards explain the processing of willow and basket making.

The Musée de l’osier et de la vannerie displays a collection of almost 200 objects, videos, interactive stations, a children’s trail, as well as temporary and themed exhibitions. The museum also offers discovery workshops, introductory basket-making courses, artist residencies and specialist meetings.

The Salicetum is a living conservatory with more than 140 varieties of willow for basket making and ornamental purposes. The Société Coopérative Agricole de Vannerie has an exhibition and sales area that is open to the public all year round.

The Coopérative de vannerie in Villaines-les-Rochers demonstrates the processing of willow from cultivation to use through demonstrations and a film. The Centre d’Art autour de l’Osier offers guided tours of its willow plantation, workshop, gallery featuring paintings made from willow rods, and material library.

History

The Château Azay le Rideau is located in the immediate vicinity of Villaines-les-Rochers. The ruins of the château and collegiate church of Roches-Tranchelion are located in the vicinity of Villaines-les-Rochers. The Château de Villandry is also located nearby.

The Château de Candé is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villaines-les-Rochers. The Parc Honoré-de-Balzac is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Villaines-les-Rochers.

Other places in the same higher-level area: Benais, Saint-Nicolas-Des-Motets, Reignac-Sur-Indre, Charnizay, Civray-De-Touraine, Betz-Le-Château, Savonnières, Paulmy.

To the higher-level travel overview: Indre-Et-Loire.