Neuvy-le-Roi can be explored through two specific interests: its religious architecture and trails that vary considerably in length and difficulty. The Ancienne chapelle Saint-André combines an early building history with a clearly described floor plan; the Église Saint-Vincent has an architectural connection to the chapel. For outdoor activity, choose between a very easy circular walk and a longer hike of moderate difficulty. Culture, a digital puzzle trail, or your preferred route length can therefore shape the focus of your stay.
Chapelle Saint-André and Église Saint-Vincent
The Ancienne chapelle Saint-André probably preserves pre-Romanesque remains from the 6th century. The rectangular building has a nave and a square choir dating from the 12th century, above a cellar. The probable date of the older remains and the building details refer to different periods. The façades and roof were listed as a historic monument by decree on 3 August 1992.
An architectural connection leads to the Église Saint-Vincent: its Romanesque portal with three archivolts originally came from the Chapelle Saint-André. The Église Saint-Vincent also features significant building phases from the 12th, 13th, and 16th centuries. The three archivolts are a specific feature of the portal; its origin connects the two religious buildings. Together with the church’s building phases, they offer several points of interest for anyone interested in architectural history.
Two trails with different levels of difficulty
Le chemin de l’étang is a 5.1-kilometre, very easy circular walk marked in yellow. At 12.8 kilometres, the Sentier du Brouillard is considerably longer; it is rated as a hike of moderate difficulty and marked in blue. The two routes differ by 7.7 kilometres, and their stated levels of difficulty also vary.
The Étang des Arguillonnières is a public fishing pond. Nearby, an old washhouse stands beside a small tributary of the Long. The village therefore has two distinct points of interest associated with water: the pond as a fishing spot and the washhouse by a tributary. The location given for the washhouse helps distinguish it from a stop on either of the trails mentioned.
Puzzles, information boards, and other routes
The 2026 intermunicipal tourist guide introduces the “Sur les traces d’Armand” app. It takes visitors from the Salle Armand Moisant through Neuvy-le-Roi, where they meet historical figures and solve puzzles. The route through the village and its activities distinguish this experience from a hike, where distance and difficulty are the main factors in choosing a route.
The Sentier patrimoine de Neuvy-le-Roi is signposted, with information boards near notable places. Check whether the leaflet is available before your trip. The 2026 intermunicipal cycling guide also lists the 29-kilometre “De la dême au Long” route, which passes through Neuvy-le-Roi. Its length and connection to the village offer another point to consider when planning your trip.
Getting there by bus
A Rémi bus service runs from Tours to the Église stop in Neuvy-le-Roi. Check the timetable before setting off so you can plan your arrival. Together with the information about trails, architecture, and the village walk, this makes it possible to decide in advance what you would like to focus on during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Rouziers-de-Touraine, Montrésor, Nouans-Les-Fontaines, Cussay, Souvigné, Montlouis-Sur-Loire, Seuilly, Pouzay.
For the broader travel overview: Indre-Et-Loire.
