OT Beaugency 3 place du Dr Hyvernaud +33(0)2 38 44 54 42 [email protected]www.tourismebeaugency.com OT Beaulieu-sur-Loire Place d’Armes +33(0)2 38 35 87 24 [email protected]www.beaulieu-sur-loire.fr OT Bellegarde 12 bis place Charles Desvergnes +33(0)2 38 90 25 37 offi[email protected]www.bellegarde-45.fr OT Bonny-sur-Loire Maison de Pays - 29, Grande Rue +33(0)2 38 31 57 71 [email protected]www.bonny-sur-loire.fr OT Briare • 1 place de Gaulle +33(0)2 38 31 24 51 [email protected]www.tourisme-briare.com OT Château-Renard 32 place de la République +33(0)2 38 95 39 53 [email protected]www.chateau-renard-tourisme.com OT Châteauneuf-sur-Loire 3 place Aristide Briand +33(0)2 38 58 44 79 [email protected]www.tourisme-chateauneufsurloire.fr OT Châtillon-sur-Loire 47 rue Franche +33(0)2 38 31 42 88 [email protected]www.chatillon-sur-loire.com OT Châtillon-Coligny 2 place Coligny +33(0)2 38 96 02 33 [email protected]OT Cléry-Saint-André 111 rue du Maréchal Foch +33(0)2 38 45 94 33 [email protected]www.ccvaldardoux.fr Courtenay information point Mairie, Place Honoré Combe +33(0)2 38 97 27 87 [email protected]OT Ferrières-en-Gâtinais Place des Eglises +33(0)2 38 96 58 86 [email protected]www.tourisme-ferrieres-loiret.fr OT Germigny-des-Prés (Val d’Or et Forêt) 6 route de Saint Martin +33(0)2 38 58 27 97 [email protected]www.tourisme-loire-foret.com OT Gien • Place Jean Jaurès +33(0)2 38 67 25 28 [email protected] • www.gien.fr OT Jargeau • La Chanterie - Boulevard Carnot +33(0)2 38 59 83 42 [email protected]www.jargeau-tourisme.com OT La-Ferté-Saint-Aubin • Rue des Jardins +33(0)2 38 64 67 93 [email protected]www.otsilafertesaintaubin.fr OT Lorris • 1 rue des Halles +33(0)2 38 94 81 42 [email protected]www.tourisme-lorris.com OT Malesherbes Maison de ville - 19-21 place du Martroi +33(0)2 38 34 81 94 offi[email protected]www.cc-malesherbois.com Mardié information point 11 rue de Donnery +33(0)2 38 91 38 61 www.tourisme-canton-checy.fr Open only from June to August OT Meung-sur-Loire (Val des Mauves) Moulin de la Poterne - 1 rue Emmanuel Troulet +33(0)2 38 44 32 28 [email protected]www.tourisme-valdesmauves.fr OT Montargis • 35 rue Renée de France +33(0)2 38 98 00 87 [email protected]www.tourisme-montargis.fr OT Nibelle • 42 rue Saint Sauveur +33(0)2 38 32 23 66 offi[email protected]OT Nogent-sur-Vernisson 102 avenue Georges Bannery +33(0)2 38 97 68 39 [email protected]OT Orléans • 2 place de l’Etape +33(0)2 38 24 05 05 [email protected]www.tourisme-orleans.com OT Pithiviers Maison «Les Remparts» - 1 mail Ouest +33(0)2 38 30 50 02 [email protected]www.ville-pithiviers.fr OT Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (Val d’Or et Forêt) 44 rue Orléanaise +33(0)2 38 35 79 00 [email protected]www.tourisme-loire-foret.com OT Sully-sur-Loire (Loire et Sologne) Place de Gaulle +33(0)2 38 36 23 70 [email protected]www.sully-loire-sologne.fr : free and secure internet access Agence de Développement et de Réservation Touristique du Loiret 8 rue d’Escures - 45000 Orléans +33 (0)2 38 78 04 04 - +33 (0)2 38 77 04 12 www.tourismeloiret.com - [email protected]Tourist Offices in Loiret www.goodby.fr - Crédits photos : F. Thouvenin - J. Puyo - C. Beaudin - C. Lörsch - J. Damase/CRT-ADRT45 - S. Quidet - B. Voisin/ADRT45 -P. Hirsch/Château de Beaugency -FRAC - A. Eve - Musée du Cirque et de l’Illusion Treasures of religious art The full measure of Christian fervour is expressed in the stones of the churches and basilicas that hold the memory of the area’s history. Come discover a surprising heritage that was well-loved by the kings of France, such as the former royal abbey of Ferrières, which had an influence over all of Europe during the Carolingian period. In the heart of Orléans, the Sainte-Croix cathedral cultivates its uniqueness through its Gothic architecture, enriched with various styles throughout its reconstruc- tions and restorations. It features a classical elegance that has given it its architectural and artistic originality. The basilica in Cléry-Saint-André on the Santiago de Compostela road is a marvellous example of Flamboyant Gothic style : it houses the tomb of Louis XI and that of Charlotte de Savoie. Last but not least, you’ll be amazed by the abbey of Fleury in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, a gorgeous Roma- nesque architectural gem where, still today, a community of monks lives according to the Rule of Saint Benoît. Not far, at the Carolingian Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés, don’t miss the 9 th century semi-dome mosaic that de- corates the heart of the building. Church of Notre-Dame, C13 th Boiscommun Basilica of Notre-Dame de Cléry, C15 th Cléry-Saint-André +33 (0)2 38 45 70 05 Saint Hubert Chapel Courcelles 33 (0)2 38 33 11 76 Abbey church of St. Peter and St. Paul, C12 th , C15 th Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Bethléem, C9 th -C17 th Former Benedictine abbey, C15 th Ferrières-en-Gâtinais 33 (0)2 38 96 58 86 Carolingian oratory, C9 th , restored in C19 th Germigny-des-Prés 33 (0)2 38 58 27 97 C16 th organs Church of Notre-Dame - Lorris 33 (0)2 38 94 81 42 (Tourist Office) Collegiate church of St. Liphard, C12 th -C16 th Meung-sur-Loire 33 (0)2 38 44 32 28 (Tourist Office) Sainte-Croix Cathedral, C13 th , C19 th Crypt of St. Aignan, C11 th Crypt of St. Avit, C11 th Campo Santo (burial ground), C12 th ,C15 th and C16 th Orléans 33 (0)2 38 24 05 05 (Tourist Office) Basilica of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire 33 (0)2 38 35 72 43 Loiret... a cultural destination Churches, Basilicas... LOIRET 2015 TOURIST MAP
Treasuresof religious art The full measure of Christian fervour is expressed in the stones of the churches and basilicas that hold the memory of the area’s history. Come discover a surprising heritage that was well-loved by the kings of France, such as the former royal abbey of Ferrières, which had an influence over all of Europe during the Carolingian period. In the heart of Orléans, the Sainte-Croix cathedral cultivates its uniqueness through its Gothic architecture, enriched with various styles throughout its reconstruc-tions and restorations. It features a classical elegance that has given it its architectural and artistic originality.
The basilica in Cléry-Saint-André on the Santiago de Compostela road is a marvellous example of Flamboyant Gothic style : it houses the tomb of Louis XI and that of Charlotte de Savoie.
Last but not least, you’ll be amazed by the abbey of Fleury in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, a gorgeous Roma-nesque architectural gem where, still today, a community of monks lives according to the Rule of Saint Benoît. Not far, at the Carolingian Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés, don’t miss the 9th century semi-dome mosaic that de-corates the heart of the building.
Church of Notre-Dame,C13th
Boiscommun
Basilica of Notre-Damede Cléry, C15th
Cléry-Saint-André +33 (0)2 38 45 70 05
Saint Hubert ChapelCourcelles
33 (0)2 38 33 11 76
Abbey church of St. Peterand St. Paul, C12th, C15th
Museum of the Artsand Traditionsof the Gâtinais areaAmilly
+33 (0)2 38 98 00 87
Archaeology andPalaeontology MuseumArtenay
+33 (0)2 38 80 09 73
FairgroundTheatre MuseumArtenay
+33 (0)2 38 80 09 73
Saffron MuseumBoynes
+33 (0)2 38 33 13 05 and +33 (0)2 38 33 10 09
House of the Two Marinesand the Canal BridgeBriare
+33 (0)2 38 31 28 27
Mosaics and EnamelsMuseumBriare
+33 (0)2 38 31 20 51
Fernand BoutetSchool MuseumChâlette-sur-Loing
+33 (0)2 38 98 72 97
Loire Naval MuseumChâteauneuf-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 46 84 46
Museum of Bee-keepingin the Gâtinais areaChâteau-Renard
+33 (0)2 38 95 35 56
History Museumat the Former Hôtel-DieuChâtillon-Coligny
+33 (0)2 38 92 64 06
Municipal Museumof History and PrehistoryChâtillon-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 31 42 88(Tourist Office)
Cooperage MuseumChécy
+33 (0)2 38 55 18 35
Circus and IllusionMuseumDampierre-en-Burly
+33 (0)2 38 35 67 50
Glass and SkilledTrades MuseumDordives
+33 (0)2 38 92 79 06
Earthenware MuseumGien
+33 (0)2 38 67 00 05
Museum of Oscar Rotyand his TimesJargeau
+33 (0)2 38 59 80 13
Grange rétro(vintage cars)La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
+33 (0)2 38 64 01 82
René MartinFarm MuseumLes Bordes
+33 (0)2 38 29 02 90
Eco-MuseumLigny-le-Ribault
+33 (0)2 38 45 43 60
Loiret Museumof the Resistanceand DeportationLorris
+33 (0)2 38 94 84 19
Georges LemoineClock-Maker MuseumLorris
+33 (0)2 38 94 81 42
Museum of the Occupations and Legendsof the Forêt d’OrléansLoury
+33 (0)2 38 65 42 07
Meung-sur-Loire MuseumCultural centre of la Monnaye
+33 (0)2 38 22 53 36
Van Oeveren Museum(Fencing)Meung-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 45 35 82
Girodet MuseumMontargis
+33 (0)2 38 98 07 81 Closed for renovation in 2015
Tanning MuseumMontargis
+33 (0)2 38 98 00 87
Museum of Old KitchenUtensilsMontcorbon
+33 (0)2 38 87 12 42
Saint-Sauveur MuseumNibelle
+33 (0)2 38 32 23 66
Barillet MuseumNibelle
+33 (0)2 38 32 23 66
Lion GalleryOrléans
+33 (0)2 38 73 64 12
Joan of Arc HouseOrléans
+33 (0)2 38 68 32 63
Fine Art MuseumOrléans
+33 (0)2 38 79 21 55
History and ArchaeologyMuseum of the OrléansRegionOrléans
+33 (0)2 38 79 25 60
Natural Science MuseumOrléans
+33 (0)2 38 54 61 05The museum will close its doors for renovation works most likely starting in September 2015. The dates remain unconfirmed at the time of this leaflet being printed.
Memorial and Museum to the deported children of the Vel’d’Hiv (CERCIL)Orléans
+33 (0)2 38 42 03 91
Agricultural MuseumOrmes
+33 (0)6 30 59 52 28
Bollé Bell MuseumSt-Jean-de-Braye, Orléans
+33 (0)2 38 86 29 47
Transport MuseumPithiviers
+33 (0)2 38 30 50 02
Maurice GenevoixMuseumSaint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel
+33 (0)2 38 59 12 80or +33 (0)2 38 46 83 40
Museumof Old Rural CraftsTigy
+33 (0)2 38 58 00 42
House of Père Mousset(peasant life museum)Vrigny
+33 (0)2 38 34 18 16
A museumfor every taste
There are no less than 41 museums in Le Loiret, including 9 which feature the label “Musée de France” or ”Museum of France” granted by the Minister of Culture. These include the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum) of Orléans and the Musée de la Marine de Loire (Loire Naval Museum) in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire.
Others, such as the Musée des Émaux (Enamels Museum) in Briare or the Musée de la Faïencerie (Earthenware Museum) in Gien, feature the expertise of the craftsmen who shaped this region. The Museum of the Résistance in Lorris retraces part of the history of WWII. Some are more surprising, such as the Musée du Cirque et de l’Illusion (Circus and Magic Museum) in Dampierre- en-Burly, featuring a fun, interactive scenography.
Museums,Places of cultural interest...
Fragrancesand flavoursCome taste all the gourmet specialities which have given Le Loiret its well-deserved renown. Sweet and savoury delights include the Jargeau andouille (chitterling sausage), Orléans vinegars and mustard, Gâtinais saffron and honey, Olivet pears, almond pithiviers (puff pastry with almond paste) and Montargis pralines... And of course the mouthwate-ring pastry called the “Loiret Gourmand”! The AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) wines of Coteaux- du-Giennois and Orléans-Clery, together with the beers of Le Loiret, are also deserving of this excellent reputation. And have you tried the Cotignac d’Orléans? If you like quinces, you’ll love this fine fruit jelly.
You’ll find all these delicious products on market stalls and in fine restaurants of thearea.
Windmills Stone windmillArtenay
+33 (0)2 38 80 04 16
Bel Air windmillGuilly
+33 (0)2 38 58 09 69
Windmill “aux oiseaux“Les Bordes
+33 (0)2 38 35 51 42
Short stops, great moments
Chappe Telegraph TowerBaccon
+33 (0)2 38 46 67 88 (Town Hall)
Canal BridgeBriare
+33 (0)2 38 31 24 51
Mantelot LockChâtillon-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 31 42 88(Tourist Office)
Power PlantDampierre-en-Burly
+33 (0)2 38 29 70 04
Skilled Crafts MuseumFerrières-en-Gâtinais
+33 (0)2 38 26 04 05
Museum of the Loire river of Loiret, “La Chanterie”Jargeau
Château du Duc d’Antin (the grounds can be visitedfree of charge) - Bellegarde
+33 (0)2 38 90 25 37(Tourist Office)
Château de Chevillyand its park
+33 (0)2 38 80 10 05 and +33 (0)2 38 80 10 10
Château de Chamerolles Walk among perfumed plantsChilleurs-aux-Bois
+33 (0)2 38 39 84 66
Château de DenainvilliersDadonville
+33 (0)2 38 30 68 33
Château de Gien +33 (0)2 38 67 69 69
Closed for renovation in 2015
Château du Lude(Outdoor visit only) Jouy-le-Potier
+33 (0)2 38 45 82 83
Château de La Bussière +33 (0)2 38 35 93 35
Château de La FertéSaint-Aubin
+33 (0)2 38 76 52 72
Château du Bignon-Mirabeau Le Bignon-Mirabeau
+33 (0)2 38 90 97 41
Château de RouvilleMalesherbes
+33 (0)2 97 52 35 68
Château de Meung-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 44 36 47
Château du Hallier (you can visit the grounds)Nibelle
+33 (0)2 38 32 23 66
Hôtel Groslot d’Orléans(Town house)
+33 (0)2 38 79 22 30
Château de Pont-ChevronOuzouer-sur-Trézée
+33 (0)2 38 31 92 02
Château de Sully-sur-Loire
+33 (0)2 38 36 36 86
Medieval fortressof Yèvre-le-Châtel
+33 (0)2 38 34 26 66
Not to mention the ‘Petit Château’ in Autry-le-Châtel, the Luzerne castle in Chambon-la-Forêt and the Prêche castle in Chécy.
Windmills, Archaeological sites...
Expertise and traditionsExpertise to explore, traditions and local customs to discover... This is the very essence of Le Loiret. To better understand the artof its craftsmen and old-fashioned trades, feel free to visit the historic museums such as Musée de la Tonnellerie (Cooperage Museum) in Chécy, Musée du Verre (Glass Museum) in Dordives, Musée des Tanneurs (Tannery Museum) in Montargis and Musée de l’Art Rural (Rural Art Museum) in Tigy, to name a few.
Other sightsOn a smaller historical scale, Le Loiret reveals a more intimate, unusual heritage. As you wander through the area, you’ll discover mills, locks, dovecots and various archaeological sites.
Don’t miss the Briare bridge canal. At 662 m / 2171 ft long, this is one of the most prestigious sites of river heritage in all of France. The Eiffel company designed its structure. You’ll also enjoy the former lock and boat terminal of Mantelot in Châtillon-sur-Loire.
The canals of Loing and Briare and the lateral channels of the Loire and Orléans are now devoted to riverside touring and are an excellent way to discover one of the many facets of Le Loiret.
Urban treasuresInspiring cities, historic cities, living cities : the cities and towns of Le Loiret offer escapades to savour in every season. The historic district of Orléans, “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire“ (“City of Art and History“), will reveal to you its Renaissance façades, prestigious residences, art collections and ornamental gardens with their lavish blooms. Joan of Arc is still fondly remembered here through the built heritage and celebrated every year throughout the city.
You’ll discover other atmospheres in Montargis, the “Venise of the Gâtinais“ with its network of small waterways ; Gien, land of earthenware ; Beaugency, an important stopover in the Loire Valley, with its lovely medieval lanes ; Pithiviers, a gourmet’s paradise ; and Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, where the great era of bargemen is still honoured.
Also not to be missed, La Ferté-Saint-Aubin in Sologne and Lorris, a charming town steeped in history.
Châteaux, Fortresses...
Royal residencesThe medieval fortress overlooking the Loire River was restored by Sully, minister under Henry IV. Each year it hosts the well-known International Festival of Music of Sully and Le Loiret. The family castle of La Bussière is also known as the “fisherman’s castle“ as it displays a collection of fishing objects and equipment.
Chamerolles is the work of Lancelot Dulac ; it invites visitors to a “promenade of perfumes“. Yèvre-le-Châtel was transformed into a true royal castellany by Louis VI called the Fat.
Each of these gems has its own character and its own majestic history to reveal.
They are all open to visits and fully furnished. In addition to tours, entertainment and activities are sometimes held within their walls, such as at La Ferté-Saint-Aubin where you’ll be received with congeniality and invited into the old kitchens for a taste of madeleines.
Don’t miss a trip to Meung-sur-Loire ; its castle is the largest in all of Le Loiret and one of the oldest in the Loire Valley. This concentration of medieval architec-tural features built during the Classical period was the residence of the Bishops of Orleans and also used as a prison.
After 11 years of closure, Beaugency castle opens its doors once again! A superb example of seigneurial lodgings, the castle unearths relics from the past and presents you with the dwelling of its first owner, Jean de Dunois - known as the “Bastard of Orléans“ and Joan of Arc’s partner.
Every year, some of these castles offer activities to helpyou discover our enchanting heritage.
Grand Courtoiseaugardens(Group visits only) Triguères
+33 (0)6 80 24 10 83
You’ll also enjoy the English rose gardens of Roquelin and the Conservatoire d’Ilex of Meung-sur-Loire, which includes an incredible collection of box hedges.
Children can have fun discovering the spirit of the Sologne at Le Domaine du Ciran.
Gardens, Arboretums, Parks...
Admirableparks and gardens“Remarkable Gardens“, arboretums, castle grounds... Come revel in the perfumes of the area’s gardens and marvel at their unusual species and one-of-a-kind collections. Le Loiret is the fruit of an ornamental and horticultural tradition that is particularly visible at the Parc Floral de la Source in Orléans. This 35-ha / 86- acre park is a real treasure, offering a festival of colours and scents as the seasons pass.
The Arboretum des Barres in Nogent-sur-Vernisson and Les Grandes Bruyères of Ingrannes, which have both received the label “Jardins Remarquables“ or “Remarkable Gardens“ from the Ministry of Culture, feature collections that are rare on the European continent. Such is also the case for the vegetable garden of old-fashioned plants on the grounds of Château de La Bussière and the Jardins du Grand Courtoiseau at Triguères.
Loiret...a leisurely destination
In the air Airplanes, microlights, helicopter and even hot air balloons : what better way to discover the wonders of Le Loiret and the castles of the Loire than to take to the air and see them from another point of view ? The landscapes of the area can be seen in their fairy-tale magic through the morning mist or at sundown.
At the water’s edge Swim under the supervision of a lifeguard or enjoy a tranquil wander in a boat, pedal-boat, canoe or kayak ; these are some of the pleasures that the many leisure centres of Le Loiret offer. Enjoy sailing in all its forms : windsurfing, optimist dinghies and even sailboats are available.
Le Loiret is also a paradise for fishing. Every imaginable species is present in the waterways, rivers and many fishing ponds of the area. If you are looking for refreshment and relaxation, spa treatments will reveal to you the many virtues of balneotherapy.
On the ground Whether you are a hiker, cyclist, horseback rider or simply a wanderer, Le Loiret welcomes you to its roads, trails and paths to discover its landscapes up-close.
Pedestrians will enjoy the well-maintained, blazed circuits that offer an incredible variety of itineraries, from woodland lanes to tow paths along the canals of the Loire.
“La Loire à Vélo“, a circuit leading from Cuffy in the Cher to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins in the Loire-Atlantique, crosses Le Loire along some 150 km / 93 mi of bike paths.
It offers pleasant, accessible and well-paved circuits perfect for a family cycling trip and for unusual discoveries. Equestrian circuits make Le Loiret an ideal spot for horseback riders and their mounts.
Golfers, too, whether beginner or enthusiast, will appreciate the various levels of difficulty of the 8 golf courses ranging from 18 to 27 holes set in exceptional surroundings. All along the pedestrian paths, the accommodation possibilities are manifold, as are gourmet restaurants.
Celebrating Joan of Arc The headstrong Joan of Arc liberated Orléans from the English in 1429, and each year this victory is commemorated. Her city raises its loveliest banners to the occasion, to the sound of drums; Joan and her pages are welcomed in pomp and ceremony by the inhabitants of Orléans. The event includes a medieval market and parades, but the best-loved moment is the “burning“ of the cathedral towers. 29 April to 8 May.
There are many ways for everyone to discover and enjoy the Loiret!
Art, culture, exhibitions, concerts, village fairs and festivals are just some of the many ideas on offer throughout the year in a varied, high-quality programme of events.
Shows, festivals,regional fairs and moreThe Nocturnes of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais are a chance to discover the way of life of craftsmen and washerwomen in the 15th century (18 and 25 July - 01 and 08 August 2015).Cléry... tells stories of the Renaissance! Immerse yourself in this dazzling period of joyfulness, splendour and adventures at the “Renaissance, the dazzling Val de Loire“ sound and light show in Cléry-Saint-André on 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 July and 01 August.The changing seasons have always been a reason to celebrate the region’s riches: rhododendrons in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, roses in Bellegarde, pumpkins in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire, asparagus in Tigy and the piggy “Saint-Cochon“ feast in Montargis. Apples, cherries and lettuce also have their own celebrations. In Sully-sur-Loire, there is a country festival to celebrate nature, hunting and fishing (12 and 13 September 2015).
Festival de LoireFind the largest European collection of river transport at the Festival de Loire in Orléans, from 23 to 27 September 2015 Mariners from all over France or Europe, marine enthusiasts or ordinary visitors meet for 5 days in Orléans to celebrate the Loire. The docks are transformed thanks to the partici-pation of 700 mariners, 220 boats, 450 artists, and around a hundred exhibitors honouring the culture of the Loire region, its skippers, its cuisine and its traditions.
Music festival For 42 years, the Festival of Sully and Le Loiret has been attracting a crowd from 22 May to 07 June 2015 with its selection of internationally known artists.In the summertime, Le Loiret lives in harmony...
Loiret...a festive destination
Browse the events calendar on
www.tourismeloiret.com
to find out what’s on for youto enjoy with your friends and family.
Located in the heart of the Val de Loire just 1 hour from Paris, registered as World Heritage with UNESCO for the beauty of its landscapes, the diversity of Le Loiret will surprise you. History, art, architecture, gourmet food, natural wonders... Discover its incredible heritage.
Castles, abbeys, archaeological sites and other points of interest await you here. If you love old stones, the history of the region is yours to uncover. Museums open their doors to you to reveal their collections and all the treasures of our traditions. All along the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, various environments unfold : from the Orléans forest to the banks of the Sologne, from the Beauce plains to the Gâtinais landscapes... Walkers and nature lovers will find wonderful excursion opportunities here. This is also a dynamic region where at any age you can participate in various entertainment, sport and leisure activities and enjoy the many events that are available to you and your family. If you love food, you’ll delight in the talents of our chefs and the many gourmet specialities of this land, such as Gâtinais honey and saffron, pralines and wine of the Orléans area and Les Coteaux de Giennois. Last but not least, you’ll be welcomed warmly by the hosts of our charming accommodations.
Surprising and fascinating : come discover Le Loiret.
Tourism and the disabled, Tourism for all... Since 2003, the Loiret département has taken an active part in introducing the national “Tourisme et handicap” label, instigated by the State Secretariat for Tourism and imple-mented by the Centre Region’s Tourism Authority.
This label enables disabled persons to choose from a range of holiday and leisure facilities.
The 62 establishments involved - hotels, camp sites, furnished accommodation, B&Bs, restaurants, tourist sites and monu-ments - comply with the label’s national terms of reference for disabilities of types 2, 3 and 4 (motor, hearing, cognitive and visual).
Gently down the streamIf you love pleasure boating, this is your chance !For your river travel, rent a boat, no license required, and take off for a weekend, a few days or an entire week to discover the canals in the Berry and Burgundy regions between the Loire and the Seine. An unforgettable experience to enjoy with friends or family !
If you’re looking for a simpler trip, why not try going on a boat journey along the Loing and Briare canals or parallel to the Loire in a traditional boat, by yourself or with a group where you can enjoy lunch on the water as you get to know the Loire.
Tourism in Loiret Accommodation, sport or cultural activities, entertainment for kids, festivals and walking circuits... Theme leaflets and brochures are available to help you organise your stay at whatever time of the year you choose to visit.
Whether for leisure and relaxation or a conference or work team excursion, any reason is a good reason to come to Le Loiret.
For further information, call :
+33 (0)2 38 78 04 04www.tourismeloiret.com
The Beauce“Wheat Route“ A historic wheat road threads through the Beauce area and across Le Loiret. Let yourself be guided along the trails of this “granary of France“. Among superb landscapes, discover the Château de Chamerolles, the Yèvre-le-Châtel fortress, the curious aerial telegraph of Baccon, the National Conservatory of Ilex and the old bridge of Beaugency.
“ La Route du Blé en Beauce “Maison de la Beauce - 28140 Orgères-en-Beauce
+33 (0)2 37 99 75 58 - www.larouteduble.com
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Aerodrome
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Lake / Leisure centreGolf course
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Train stationMobile home area
Park / GardenReligious building
Archaeological site
Leisure parkLanding stage
The Loireby bike Running from Cuffy in the Cher to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins in the Loire-Atlantique (800 km / 497 mi), “La Loire à Vélo“ offers 153 km / 95 mi of itineraries along the royal river and the Loire Valley.
