ACTIVITIES
Our region is so rich in activities it is impossible to provide a full inventory. Here are a few: and also l'Office de Tourisme des Terres du Val de Loire and Tourisme Loiret
The unmissable chateaux:
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Château de Chambord : the largest of Renaissance-era castle.
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Château de Blois : with its lace-like architecture.
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Château de La Ferté-Saint –Aubin : its historical kitchens, and its tasting of "madeleines" cookies made right in front of your eyes.
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Château de Beaugency : its various festivities
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Château de Meung sur Loire : its attics, subterranean passageways and spectacular shows
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And then the castles of Talcy, Villesavin, Beauregard, Cheverny, etc.
Museums and the religious architectural heritage:
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Le Musée des Beaux-Arts d’Orléans
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La Maison de Jeanne d’Arc à Orléans
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La Maison de la Magie à Blois
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Les Musées de Meung sur Loire
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La cathédrale d’Orléans
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The Abbey Notre-Dame à Beaugency from XIIe century.
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La Collégiale Saint-Liphard XIIe , XVIe century.
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La Basilique Notre-Dame de Cléry from XVe century featuring Louis XI's tomb.…-
Amazing gardens:
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Les jardins de Roquelin : a bucolic treasure of vintage roses .
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L’arboretum des Prés des Culands : a swamp metamorphosed by medieval gardeners into a peaceful heaven.
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The Floral Park of La Source in Orleans: a sensual delight which connects vegetal world and animal world.
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The gardens of Chaumont sur Loire and their annual festival.
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And why not plan for a 1-day round trip to the Beauval zoo, and meet the babies born there during the year?
Sports activities and Escape Games:
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The Loire from a bicycle: a unique trail along the royal river! Rent bikes at the Tourism Office at Meung sur Loire: phone 02 38 44 32 28 or with 100% Bike phone: 07 71 78 32 62
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And veering a bit away from the Loire banks, discover more than 16 bicycles routes marked out for both the amateur and the expert cyclist.
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Admire the Loire and Sologne lanscapes from a hot air balloon.
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Navigate the Loire river in a canoe.
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Enjoy hikes in the countryside.
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Golf in Saint Laurent Nouan, Ardon, La Ferte Saint Aubin
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Escape Games: near our guests house, inside castles or in Orleans' town : https://www.escapegame.paris/france/centre-val-de-loire/loiret/
Restaurants :
We recommend to you some of them not far from our house :
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At Baule : Le Clos des Vignes
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At Beaugency : L 'Idée, Téo Jasmin, Chez Henri, l'Arganier...
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At Meung sur Loire : A la Maison, Café du Commerce,....
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Discover the regional products (wines of the Loire etc) while strolling the farmers' markets of our villages.
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In the evening, quality light & sound shows in castles and abbeys provide a visually stunning glimpse into France's history.
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Enjoy a relaxing massage in your room from Joseph, certified professional. Rate: €40 - 100.By appointment at least 24h in advance, from 4pm to 7pm every day (except Sunday).Reservation and confirmation of availability by email: closdelavigneronne@gmail.com - cell: 0687046546