The village of Barrou is in the department of Indre et Loire,France. The village’s location halfway between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and Vienne. Barrou itself has a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer)and a post office.

 There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque (boules).

The restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in that it is also has a separate bar area where the locals meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the events of the day. It serves traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to join the locals for lunch - you will not be disappointed. Check opening times, as it varies with the seasons and book for evening dining. The outside terrace area looks on to the boulodrome square.

There are many pleasant walks around the village and along the river. The more adventurous can walk to the neighbouring villages with Lesigny offering safe river swimming as well as a picnic area. Descartes kayak club offer trips back down river from the village.

At  Barrou you are in the heart of Southern Touraine which has its own delights close at hand as well as having all the diverse range of sites on  our 'Places to Visit' page.

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