Montoire-Sur-Le-Loir: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Montoire-sur-le-Loir, Musikenfête is housed in a renovated 15th-century building; the institution presents more than 600 pieces from its collection.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Montoire-sur-le-Loir can treat choosing accommodation as a separate part of planning their trip.

Culture

At Musikenfête, visitors can play six gigantic instrumental compositions in the so-called music ship.

Musikenfête hosts concerts, workshops for adults and children, and courses for students throughout the year.

The Cabinet de curiosités displays various scientific and folk objects, including preserved animal specimens.

Its upper floor is dedicated to a collection of old terracotta tiles bearing animal imprints, inscriptions, testimonies, poems, and apotropaic drawings.

History

Since 2003, the Musée de la gare historique has explained the causes and consequences of the meeting between Philippe Pétain and Hitler on 24 October 1940.

A visit to the Musée de la gare historique is supplemented by reading cards and ends in a room with period models depicting the station, carriages, vehicles, and people.

Buildings and Collections

The Chapelle Saint-Gilles is a Romanesque building constructed at the end of the 11th century.

Its frescoes date from the early 12th century and depict Christ in Majesty.

The Maison Renaissance was built by the Frédureau family at the beginning of the 16th century.

The Maison Renaissance includes a 6,000-square-metre park with centuries-old trees and a French formal garden.

The Musée des costumes et parures du monde displays costumes and jewellery from various peoples across two floors of the Couvent des Augustins.

In films, the Musée des costumes et parures du monde presents traditional customs from several countries.

The keys to the Chapelle Saint-Gilles can be collected at the Musikenfête museum.

Events

The Festival international folklorique de Montoire-sur-le-Loir takes place every year in August.

Nature and Trails

The Chemin des Châteaux is a 16-kilometre hiking trail that begins in the centre of Montoire-sur-le-Loir.

Starting at the Chapelle Saint-Gilles, the Chemin des Châteaux crosses a plateau and passes through a forest.

More local pages: Seur, Tour-En-Sologne, Oisly, Yvoy-Le-Marron, Chailles, Villeny, Seigy, Renay

To the higher-level travel overview: Loir-Et-Cher.