Tourism in the region

Tourism: Between the Loire and the Loir… in Loir et Cher….

BLOIS, a town located 33 km away, 55,000 inhabitants, on the banks of the Loire, prefecture of Loir et Cher, is home to the royal castle which was the favorite residence of the Kings of France during the Renaissance. Located in the heart of the city, on the right bank, it combines architecture from the Middle Ages to the Classical period. The castle is now owned by the city of Blois. A sound and light show can be seen during the season from April to October.
Also see: The House of Magic located opposite the castle, the Foundation of Doubt, the Cathedral, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity
Possibility of visits to old Blois by horse-drawn carriage, walks along the Loire
For more information:
https://www.val-de-loire-41.com/autour-de-blois-guide-royal/

VENDOME and the LOIR VALLEY

VENDOME, on the banks of the Loir, located 23 km away, sub-prefecture of Loir et Cher, 25,000 inhabitants. Vendôme is an ancient town which offers a rich medieval heritage
To discover: Visit to the Trinity, the castle of which some remains remain with a fortified bridge and a quadrangular keep.
https://www.vendome-tourisme.fr/

CHATEAUDUN

CHATEAUDUN, on the banks of the Loir, located 30 km away, has the oldest medieval castle and is worth a visit. It is a real palace-castle which contains large kitchens with ribbed vaults, former bathing apartments later converted into dungeons, a 17th century Ancien Régime courtroom and a beautiful flamboyant Gothic ceremonial staircase. https://www.chateaudun-tourisme.fr/
Wool fair in July with many medieval events

CHAMBORD

CHAMBORD, Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this castle is located in the centre of the marshy lands of Sologne, and it was François 1er who decided to build it as a symbol of his power.It is a true architectural work with its famous double-revolution staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and its 264 chimneys.
Chambord Park is the largest in Europe with 5440 hectares enclosed by a 32 km wall. Possibility to discover the animals of the park from lookouts, walks, bike rides, or horse rides, ...
Located 45 km from our site
https://www.chambord.org/fr/