Day Trip to Montrichard — Your Perfect Loire Valley Itinerary
Looking for the perfect day trip in the Loire Valley? Montrichard is a hidden gem — a medieval town on the banks of the Cher river, just 40 minutes from Tours and 20 minutes from Amboise. Charming streets, a dramatic 11th-century castle, wine caves and one of the most unique shops in France — Game & Disc at 59 rue Nationale.
Getting to Montrichard
From Tours
40 minutes by car via D976 or D140. No direct train but accessible by local bus.
From Amboise
20 minutes by car via D31. A perfect addition to your Amboise visit.
From Blois
25 minutes by car via D764. Combine with a visit to Blois castle.
From Paris
2h30 by car via A10. Or 1h by TGV to Tours, then 40 min by car.
Free parking in the town centre on Rue Nationale
Easy and free — no parking stress!
Your Perfect Day Trip Itinerary
Morning
- •Arrive in Montrichard and find free parking on Rue Nationale
- •Visit the Friday market (8am-12:30pm) — local cheese, wine, produce
- •Explore the medieval castle ruins and climb the 11th-century Donjon
- •Enjoy panoramic views over the Cher valley
Lunchtime
- •Lunch at one of Montrichard's local restaurants on Rue Nationale
- •Try regional specialities — goat cheese, rillettes, Touraine wines
- •Relax in a café and soak up the small-town atmosphere
Afternoon
⭐ Highlight- •Visit the troglodyte wine caves and taste local Touraine wines
- •Discover the tuffeau stone cellars carved into the hillside
- •Head to Game & Disc at 59 rue Nationale (open from 3pm)
- •Browse retro games, vinyl records, manga and collectibles
Late Afternoon
- •Stroll along the peaceful Cher riverbanks
- •Pick up a unique souvenir from Game & Disc before they close
- •Take a last look at the Donjon in the evening light
- •Head home with unforgettable memories
Why Stop at Game & Disc?
The only one in the Loire Valley
The only retro gaming and collectibles shop in the entire region. A unique find!
Retro video games
NES, SNES, PlayStation, GameBoy, Dreamcast... All the classics from the 80s and 90s.
Vinyl records
Rock, jazz, pop, classical, soundtracks... Thousands of records to browse.
New stock every week
New arrivals every week — there's always something new to discover!
Sell your items
Got items to sell? We buy for instant cash — no appointment needed.
Open afternoons
Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 10am-12pm & 3pm-7pm. Perfect for a day trip!
Top Attractions in Montrichard
The Donjon
11th-century medieval tower with panoramic views. UNESCO World Heritage surroundings.
Wine Caves
Troglodyte caves carved into tuffeau stone with Touraine wine tastings.
Cher Riverbanks
Peaceful walks, picnic spots and beautiful scenery.
Friday Market
Local produce, cheese, wine — every Friday 8am-12:30pm.
Game & Disc ⭐
The most original stop on your itinerary — retro games, vinyl, collectibles!
Where to Eat in Montrichard
Local restaurants on Rue Nationale
Traditional French cuisine with regional specialities — goat cheese, rillettes, local wines.
Cafés and bistros
Relaxed atmosphere, outdoor terraces in summer, perfect for a coffee break.
Bakeries and patisseries
Fresh bread, croissants and local pastries for a quick bite.
Combine with Nearby Attractions
Montrichard is perfectly located for exploring the Loire Valley. Make it part of a longer road trip!
Amboise
20 min
Royal castle, Clos Lucé
Chenonceau
15 min
The Ladies' Castle
Chaumont-sur-Loire
15 min
Castle & garden festival
ZooParc de Beauval
25 min
One of Europe's best zoos
Discover Our Shop
Visit Game & Disc on Your Day Trip!
Make your Montrichard day trip unforgettable — stop by Game & Disc for a unique experience!
59 rue Nationale, 41400 Montrichard Val de Cher
Open: Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm | Sat 10am-12pm & 3pm-7pm