Explore the crown jewels of the Loire Valley at your own pace! On this smartphone-guided tour, uncover majestic castles, historic towns, and France’s royal intrigues. It’s your personal key to the magic of medieval history.
The TouringBee audio guide is a mobile companion designed to assist you in planning a self-guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. Whether you're traveling by car, public transportation, or bicycle, this guide has you covered. It includes brief walking tours of the major towns in the valley, along with audio commentary on renowned castles and the historical events linked to them. Admire the exteriors of the majestic castles and make an informed decision about whether to venture inside.
The audio guide provides narration about the following castles (please note that actual visits to the castles are not included):
Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Montrichard, Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Usse, Chinon, Abbey of Fontevraud, Breze, Saumur, Brissac, Angers, and other ancient sights.
This is a self-guided tour, so there's no need to stick with a group. A convenient map in the mobile app, powered by GPS, will guide you to your destination. The tour includes 50 audio recordings, all written by a professional historian.