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Thinking of getting off the hamster wheel and escaping to Indre-et-Loire for a getaway? lastminute.co.nz offers a number of great places to drop your bags and rest your pretty little head.

The Le Puits Doré is a popular hotel pick here as there's not a tonne of choice. It's conveniently situated just a short walk to the heart of Richelieu.

The Château de Marçay is positioned 12 kilometres from the centre of Richelieu. Another option is the Les Suites du Château, which can be found 30 kilometres away. Two more places to stay worth checking out around Richelieu are the Best Western Hotel De France and the Le Grand Monarque.

The broader Centre - Loire Valley area is certainly well worth seeing as well. Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate Centre - Loire Valley's rural landscapes. Alternatively, visit a selection of the region's castles. Popular things to do in this particular part of France include cycling and cycling tours.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Tours Cathedral and Parc des Expositions de Tours in Tours. The Clarion Hotel Château Belmont Tours and Oceania L'Univers Tours are some of the long and short-stay alternatives in Tours. Or, you could stay in Amboise, 65 kilometres to the northeast of Richelieu, where you can pick from the Le Choiseul and Château de Pray. The Chateau d'Amboise and Clos-Luce are popular attractions to check out when visiting Amboise.

Get your fix of local sport by making a journey to Stade de la Vallee du Cher, which is 50 kilometres to the northeast of Richelieu. The Art Hôtel Rochecorbon and the Clarion Hotel Château Belmont Tours are near the action.

Biard Airport is 50 kilometres from the centre of Richelieu. If you choose to stay nearby, you can easily secure a night at the Mercure Poitiers Centre or the Citotel Le Plat d'Etain.