Developed to meet the needs of today"s car tourers, the suggested routes and detours in this guide have been devised to enable travellers to explore off the beaten track. Detailed area maps are supported by driving directions and route plans. The driving routes take in historic towns and picturesque areas; Roman, medieval and Renaissance buildings are among the highlights of this region. City and town guides feature Angers, Chartres, Le Mans and Orleans. It also offers a guide to the Sarthe and South Touraine as well as Chinon, Samur and the Upper Reaches.