Getting there: Three daily buses operate from Tours from July to October only; the trip takes about 30 minutes and costs 1.70€.  For bus information see Le Fil Bleu (www.filbleu.fr; tel. 02-47-66-70-70). Villandry has no train service. The nearest connection from Tours is in Savonnières; the trip takes around 15 min. and costs 3€ one-way. For information, see www.sncf-connect.com. From Savonnières, you can walk along the Loire for 4km (2.5 miles) to reach Villandry, rent a bike at the station, or take a taxi. You can also drive, following D7 from Tours.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.