Island of the Metairie

The Isle of Metairie is situated on the banks of the Loire (not a real island but they call it one!),in Ville-aux-Dames. Actually, it is near Tours, about 20 minutes by bike and 10 minutes by car. The island is one of the few that still has a beach on the Loire River, where bathing was banned for years due to violence and corruption. The place is beloved by athletes for cycling or running, and if travelling from Tours to Amboise or vice-versa, along the banks of these two cities, it is the perfect place for a picnic. In July, visitors can enjoy the festival Jours de Loire which is a family-run