Cinq-Mars-la-Pile Vacation Homes

La pile de Cinq-Mars est une pile funéraire romaine du IIe ou IIIe siècle. La pile est mentionnée pour la première fois par Rabelais qui la cite dans Gargantua. “...En ceste mesmes saison, Fayoles, quart roy de Numidie, envoya du pays de Africque à Grandgousier une jument la plus énorme et la plus monstreuse [...], car elle estoit grande comme six oriflans, et avoit les pieds fenduz en doigtz comme le cheval de Jules Cesear, [...]. Mais sus tout avoit la queue horrible, car elle estoit, poy plus poy moins, grosse comme la pile Sainct Mars, auprès de Langès, et ainsi quarrée, avecques les brancars ny plus ny moins ennicrochéz que sont les espicz au bled.” (François Rabelais, Gargantua, XVI). La pile est un haut édifice (29,50 m), de base carrée, construit en brique. Elle présente des motifs géométriques à la partie supérieure de sa face sud, du côté Loire. Des fouilles récentes ont permis la découverte des restes d'une terrasse du côté nord, d'un bâtiment et d'une statue identifiable à la représentation d'un captif oriental. L'ensemble, fin IIe siècle ou début du IIIe, semble confirmer l'identification du monument à une pile funéraire. The stack of Cinq-Mars is a stack of Roman funerary second or third century. The stack is mentioned for the first time by Rabelais. The stack is a high building (29.50 m), square base is constructed of brick. It has geometric patterns in the upper part of its south side, near Loire. Recent excavations have uncovered the remains of a terrace on the north side of a building and a statue identifiable representation of a captive Eastern. The overall end or early second century of the third, seems to confirm the identification of the monument to a funeral stack.

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Charming Cottage with Spa for 8–10 Guests, Near Loire Castles

Esvres

HK$5,754 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

La Maison du Lavoir

Ballan-Miré

solenne p.

HK$1,701 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Gîte Le Ballandeau

Ballan-Miré

Karin H.

HK$1,779 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

The wash house

Ballan-Miré

Stephane D.

HK$2,173 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Holiday Home 'Des Caves' with Shared Pool, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning

Sainte-Maure de Touraine

"Pros: Très bon accueil de notre hôte Christelle, aimable, souriante, disponible et attentionnée, elle fait tout pour que ses invités passent un excellent séjour et c'est parfaitement réussi, un grand merci à elle ! Le gîte est dans un cadre bucolique, reposant, aucune nuisance sonore, les nuits sont reposantes, la literie confortable et les lieux propres. La cerise sur le gâteau : le spa pour passer un moment de pure détente, on en ressort zen et relaxé. C'était parfait !"

Anonymous traveller

HK$2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Mar - 27 Mar

Holiday Home 'Gîte De L'orchidée' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi

Saint-Epain

HK$6,364 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Large 8-bedroom house in the countryside - ideal for families & friends

Hommes

Sonja S.

HK$6,602 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

La Maison Des Amis - Domaine de La Trigalière

Ambillou

HK$3,723 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Charmante Maison Proche Tours

Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire

thérèse l.

HK$1,415 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Family Cottage in the Countryside

Noyant-Villages

HK$3,689 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Homerez - House in Saint Branchs

Saint Branchs

"La Paqueraie is a wonderful gite, and we have enormously enjoyed our week there. It is situated in a peaceful rural area, surrounded by fields, a five minute drive from the centre of Saint Branchs, so it's ideal for a quiet relaxing break. It's also very well situated as a base to go and visit some of the wonderful sights and activities in the area (too many to list.) It is about 30 minutes drive from Tours. The gite itself is charming and full of character. Both bedrooms (one large and...

pete d.

HK$4,441 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Troglodyte House Carved in Stone in Loire-Anjou-Touraine Park

Villaines-les-Rochers

HK$1,725 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

Cosy town house with bicycles available

Tours

Irina B.

HK$689 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

La P'tite Véronnaise

Savigny-en-Véron

HK$1,700 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Gîte chez Stéphanie Montbazon – 5 Bedrooms

Montbazon

HK$6,200 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Country House - Lakeview Terrasse Access to Pool

continvoir

"The location was tranquil & picturesque surrounded by forest and a beautiful lake view with plenty of wildlife. The gite was small and comfortable with the essential amenities. However, the cleanliness was lacking, especially the bathroom which was very dirty and smelled like stale urine. In the second bedroom there was large patches of mold on the walls. The floors would benefit from a thorough clean as the grout which should be white was black and the floor was covered in hair and crumbs in...

Emma R.

HK$1,824 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

A dream holiday in the heart of nature in a historic setting

Beaumont-Louestault

Ashleigh B.

HK$2,241 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Gîte de dino – 10 guests

Saint-Patrice

HK$2,634 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

GITE in the countryside for 4/6 people

Souvigné

HK$1,598 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Mar - 27 Mar

La Clef des Champs - Pool and Jacuzzi - Lémeré

Lémeré

HK$7,610 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

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Top Cinq-Mars-la-Pile Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was perfect in the centre. Soundproof rooms so a perfect quiet nights sleep. The staff were brilliant as well so helpful and welcoming "

LABE Hôtel Tours Centre Gare

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I had a really good stay at the LABE hotel Tours Centre Gar. It’s super conveniently located just literally few steps from the Central Station on the beautiful square. The hotel itself is very clean and beautifully designed. But most importantly the staff is amazing! They helped so much! From giving direction on how to better reach surrounding attractions to answering any question about the hotel. Very friendly and helpful even though we don’t speak French. Breakfast was delicious and had many options. Bed is very comfy and of a good size and comfortable pillows and mattress. I highly recommend!"

Kyriad Tours - Saint Pierre des Corps Gare

2/10 Terrible

"Would not recommend this hotel at all. Awful, had to wait 20mins because the check in was at 2pm. Then a further 20mins so she could check with her manager if she was okay to check us in..key card didn't work so had to left our bags in the locker room! Heating didn't work and they didn't know how to fix it. Asked for a different room, told me they were all the same! No food available!! Only couple in the hotel. Decided to leave asked for a refund and told me to fill in a complaint and it was up the online operator to refund me!!!!!!"

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