As you follow your route, you will perhaps come to understand why Balzac loved Touraine,
"not as we love our cradle, not as we love the oasis in a desert;
I love it as an artist loves art" (The Lily of the Valley)..
Honoré de Balzac

Whether you're looking forward to visit the castles of the Loire Valley, or maybe visit a cave and discover our vintages you will find in Le Grenadier all our knowledge of the region to help you during your journey in Touraine.

Le Grenadier is located in Fondettes, which is within an hour drive of all main Castles of the Loire Valley (and even less than 15 minutes for 5 of them).

To help you through your journey we've selected a few usefull websites in English where you will find all the information you need :


Office de Tourisme de Luynes

Office du tourisme de Tours

La Touraine

Chateau de Villandry

Chateau d'Amboise

Chateau de Chenonceau

Our friends links :
Le Petit Clos” located in Sologne , an old brick house .

Clos du lit” Côte d’ Armor , between earth and sea
















Le Grenadier / Chambres d'hôtes
5 rue des Patys
37230 Fondettes France
Tél. : 00 33 (02).47.42.08.32
martine@legrenadier.net

Le Grenadier est une ravissante demeure du XVIIème siècle, îlot de calme surplombant le bourg de Fondettes et son église classée.
Nos chambres d'hotes situées en plein cœur de la Touraine (moins de 7km de Tours)
vous permettront de découvrir à loisir notre région ; ses chateaux, ses vignobles et ses chemins pédestres.