Candes-Saint-Martin

A picture of serenity, Candes-Saint-Martin paints an incredibly picturesque visage at the northern edge of the Loire river. This part of the village, further down the Rue de la Vienne, is especially breathtaking around sundown, when the skies burst into myriad hues and stain the river with it. The river bank is brought to life with the silhouettes of the traditional gabarre river boats and white tuffeau stone buildings that line its edges - a picture imprinted in the memory of anyone who's lucky to witness it. During the day, Candes-Saint-Martin offers other interesting sights, including the village's fortified collegiate church, and uninterrupted views of the rivers' confluence from the hilltop.