Terms of Use

Last reviewed on 12 May 2026.

Agreement

By accessing or using touraine.net (the "site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

About the site

Touraine.net is an independent online publication covering travel in the Touraine region of France's Loire Valley — châteaux, wine, cycling, gastronomy, and related travel information. We provide information for personal, non-commercial reference. We do not sell tickets, make reservations, or act as a tour operator.

Acceptable use

You agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully. In particular, you agree not to:

  • Reproduce, copy, scrape, or redistribute substantial portions of the site's content without prior written permission, except for short quotations with attribution and a link back.
  • Use automated systems to access the site in a way that disrupts service or attempts to bypass technical limits, security measures, or rate limits.
  • Attempt to interfere with the site, the servers it runs on, or its security.
  • Use the site or its content to mislead readers, infringe third-party rights, or violate applicable law.
  • Frame, mirror, or embed the site in a way that misrepresents its origin or removes attribution.

Intellectual property

All text, images, layouts, code, and other content on touraine.net are the property of Touraine.net or used with permission, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual-property laws. The "Touraine.net" name and logo are reserved to the site.

You may view, print, and download pages for personal, non-commercial reference. Any other use — including republication, training of machine-learning models, commercial reuse, or substantial reproduction — requires prior written permission.

If you believe content on this site infringes your rights, contact [email protected] with sufficient detail to identify the work, the location of the alleged infringement, and your contact information.

Accuracy of information

We aim to keep practical information (opening hours, transport details, prices, route conditions, event timing) accurate and up to date. Travel information nevertheless changes frequently, often without notice. Châteaux close for restoration; restaurants change ownership; wine estates adjust visiting policies; trains adjust schedules.

Before relying on any specific practical detail — particularly bookings, prices, opening hours, or accessibility — confirm directly with the venue or operator. We do not guarantee that any information is current, complete, or fit for any particular purpose.

Editorial independence

Recommendations and assessments on this site reflect editorial judgement and are not paid placements. We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage, ranking, or favourable mention. Where we describe a category of establishment (for example, "Michelin-starred restaurants in Tours" or "Vouvray family estates"), we describe the category rather than endorsing specific operators we cannot continuously verify.

The site displays advertising delivered by third parties — including Google AdSense — which is clearly distinguishable from editorial content. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for how advertising is delivered and how to opt out of personalised ads.

External links

The site links to third-party websites (châteaux, wine producers, transport providers, tourist offices, booking platforms, mapping services). We do not control these sites, do not endorse their content, and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, content, or privacy practices. Following a link is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of warranties

The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Touraine.net is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site or the information it contains — including losses related to travel decisions, missed connections, cancelled bookings, or reliance on out-of-date information. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory of recovery.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability; in those jurisdictions, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by local law.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Touraine.net harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the site or its content.

Privacy

Use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Disputes arising under these Terms will be brought before the competent courts in that jurisdiction, except where local consumer-protection rules require otherwise.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted; the "Last reviewed" date at the top of the page is updated accordingly. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised Terms. For substantive changes, the update will be visible on the site for a reasonable period.