Montresor
Montresor ('most beautiful villages of the Loire') is found 20 km east of Loches, in the Centre region of France.
Tourist Information and places to visit
Montresor sits quietly on the banks of the Indrois River, with its fine chateau as a romantic backdrop to the village.
The village retains its 11th century fortress, built on top of a rocky outcrop (with walls, towers and gate intact) and a medieval covered market, and is truly one of those 'step back in time' villages that are found so infrequently. Built originally for defensive purposes, the chateau was transformed into a Renaissance Mansion in the 15th century.
The village itself is clustered around the base of the castle, and has some very pretty little houses spread along the Indrois River, and some equally attractive half-timbered houses.
On a slightly less plausible note, the village is supposed to have got its name from King Gontran, the grandson of Clovis, who dreamed of treasure while he slept beside the river, and awoke to be told by a servant of a lizard he had seen glowing with gold. A quick search of the area, and the treasure soon revealed itself.
The countryside around Montresor is a maze of pretty walks so that you can make the most of the attractive countryside - the tourist offices can point you in the right direction. Watersports, angling and horse-riding are also popular local activities (when you tire of Chateau spotting).
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Tourist Classifications for Montresor
- Most beautiful villages in France
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Montresor, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Montresor.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
24 km: Chateau de Chenonceau (castle) 23 km: Loches (Castle and town)
See also Montresor (version Francais)
