The
village
of
Barrou
is in the department of Indre
et
Loire,
France.
The village’s location halfway between the regional
capitals of
Tours
and
Poitiers
makes it an ideal base to explore the
Loire
Valley
and
Vienne.
Barrou itself has a
restaurant/bar, boulangerie
(baker) boucherie (butcher)
and épicier (grocer) and
a post office. There is a
boulodrome in the centre of
the village for ‘Petanque
(boules)
The restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in that it is also has a separate bar area where the locals meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the events of the day.
It offers traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to
join the locals for lunch - starter, main course, cheese board plus a sweet for 13 euros.
Local red wine and bread are included in the price.
Check opening times, as
it varies with the seasons and book for evening dining,
more out of courtesy than necessity.
The outside terrace area looks on to the
boulodrome square.
Grande Rue
The local music festival 'Festival des
Barroudeurs, which is now in its 15th year, is held in the
village on the first Saturday of July with an eclectic
mix of artists
If you are in the area you should give it a
visit -
always a unique experience!
There are many pleasant walks around the village and
along the river. The local tourist office in
Le Grand Pressigny
will also
provide maps for all the 'marked-out' walks in all the
surrounding villages.
You
can walk to the bridge just before the neighbouring village
of
Lesigny (2km) where at 'Le
bout du pont'
there is safe
river swimming as well as a picnic area.
There is a lifeguard on duty during July and August.
Descartes kayak club offer trips back down river from
the village
At Barrou you are in the heart of
Southern Touraine
which has its own delights close at
hand such as Chateau Le Guerche
(5mins) and the citadel town of
Loches (30mins) as well as having
access to the neighbouring department of Vienne with
'Futuroscope'
(45 minutes) just outside Poitiers and the nearby
town of
La Roche Posay
(10km)
with its casino, racecourse and 18 hole golf course.
You are also only 30 minutes away the
La Brenne Natural Parc
which is an ideal site to
visit for cycling, bird watching, trekking...and more!
If
you are celebrating something special and want a
dining experience then you can dine at the 'Mitchelin
Star'
“La Promenade” in the
nearby village of Le
Petit Pressigny...
an unforgettable experience.
Booking is necessary here
:
11 Rue Savoureulx,
Le
Petit
Pressigny.
Tel:
02.47.94.93.52
Cottage to rent the
for your holiday
in Barrou
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