Culture and History :

Royal Domain of CHAMBORD (km 18.5)

An essential stage on your journey, Chambord is the largest and most prestigious of the French Renaissance châteaux. Let this majestic stone colossus give you a real feeling for the life style of François I.

Chambord was born from the dream of King François I who brought back from his battles in Italy numerous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci. The king enjoyed retiring to the Château of Chambord in order to indulge in his favorite sport of hunting, which was reserved at that time for nobility...

Royal Castle of Blois

Residence of seven kings and ten queens of France, the Royal Château of Blois is a place that evokes the power of daily life in a Renaissance court. This is evident from the royal apartments that are furnished and embellished with magnificent polychrome decorations.

Its architectural wealth is an echo of the diversity of all of the different châteaux built in the Loire Valley from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, with its wings built in four different styles. Around the courtyard, dominated by the majestic François I Staircase, a whole range of French architecture is represented, from Gothic and Renaissance styles to Classicism. In 1845, it became the first of these historic residences to be restored, and served as a model for the restoration of numerous other châteaux.

Maison de la Magie Robert Houdini in Blois

The Maison de la Magie – Robert Houdini is a large 19th century bourgeois house close to the château. With its famous dragons, its shows and its amazing range of magic arts exhibits in an area of 2,000m², this is another highlight of the city.

Fondation du Doute in Blois

Created in 1995, this magnificent show-space has opened in a former convent and school. Designed to accomodate painting and sculpture exhibits, it also features permanent collection of contemporary art and a friendly coffee-bar “The Café Flexus”.

Maison de la BD in Blois

Located in the middle of the town, 5 minutes away from La Perluette, you will enjoy temporary exhibits featuring Comic strips.

CHEVERNY Castle (km 15.2)

Recognized as the most magnificently furnished of the Loire châteaux, the Château of Cheverny's richness of decoration and its numerous pieces of marvellous furniture are relentlessly astonishing.

The Château of Cheverny was used as a model for Hergé, who drew the Château of Moulinsart by suppressing the two wings. The permanent exhibition 'The Secrets of Moulinsart' reveals the events that took place at the château in a life-size experience.

Chaumont Castle and Domain (km 17.3)

A natural belvedere overlooking the unspoilt Loire, offering one of the most beautiful views of this royal river, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire extends over an area of 30ha and welcomes more than 385,000 visitors a year. The estate comprises the castle (15C-19C), stables and landscaped park designed by Henri Duchêne, and is also the venue for the International Garden Festival (late April to November).

Chaumont-sur-Loire castle, which overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Loire Valley, is a fine illustration of both the defensive architecture of the Gothic period and the more leisure-inspired style of the Renaissance. The castle belonged firstly to Catherine of Medici, a great admirer of Nostradamus and Ruggieri whom she appointed as her personal astrologer, and subsequently to Diane de Poitiers. The castle was a hive

Royal Castle of AMBOISE & Clos-Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci’s Home) (km 35)

The medieval fortress of Amboise was replaced by a royal residence during the reigns of Kings Charles VIII and François I (late 15th - early 16th century). A number of men and women of letters from Europe as well as artists stayed at the Court of Amboise at the sovereigns’ invitation, for example, Leonardo da Vinci who was buried in the château’s chapel.

The final abode of Leonardo da Vinci, the Château of Clos Lucé is situated just 500 meters from the Royal Château at the heart of the Loire Valley in Amboise. Both the park and the château are devoted to rebuilding the universe of Leonardo da Vinci and bringing it to life!

Château de Chenonceau

The women castle – Amazing castle over the Cher river - Booking in advance necessary

Other activities :

100% Bike
Port de la Creusille - 41000 Blois
Tel : 02 54 56 07 73
www.100pour100bike.fr

Détours de Loire
39 av. du Dr Jean Laigret - 41000 Blois
Tel : 02 54 56 07 73
www.detoursdeloire.com

Les Vélos Verts
3 avenue Gambetta – 41000 Blois
Tel : 02 54 74 07 05
www.lesvelosverts.com

Randovelo
29Q avenue Gambetta – 41000 Blois
Tel : 02 54 78 62 53
www.randovelo.fr

Promenade sur la Loire
Port de la Creusille – rive Gauche
Quai Henri Chavigny - 41000, Blois
Tel : 02 54 56 09 24
Ouvert : de Pâques à Septembre

Promenade sur la Loire
Millière-Raboton
Port  de Chaumont sur Loire
Tel : 06 88 76 57 14
www.milliere-raboton.net

Loire-Kayak Lac de Loire
D 951 – 41350 Vineuil
Tel : 06 62 90 15 43
www.loirekayak.com

Aventure Canoë sur le Cher
Quai Jean Bart – 41400 Montrichard
Tel : 02 54 75 44 90 / 06 80 33 05 75
www.canoesurlecher.jimdo.com

Golf de Cheverny (18 trous – Par 72)
41700 – Cheverny
Tel : 02 54 79 24 70
www.golf-cheverny.com

Golf de la Carte (9 trous – 2947 m)
41150 – Chouzy-sur-Cisse / Onzain
Tel : 02 54 20 49 00
www.lacarte.com

Zoo de Beauval
41110 St-Aignan
Tel : 02 54 75 50 00
www.zoobeauval.com

Loisirs Loire Valley
Chemin des Sables – 41150 Chouzy/Cisse
Tel : 09 75 60 67 64
www.loisirs-loirevalley.com
ULM, quad, tir à l'arc, sentier pieds nus…

Château des Enigmes
Château Rocheux
41160 Fréteval
Tel : 02 54 77 24 84
www.chateau-enigmes.com/val-de-loire/

Parc de Loisirs Mini-Châteaux
Bld St Denis-Hors
37400 Amboise
Tel : 02 47 23 44 57
www.parcminichateaux.com

Vols en Montgolfière
Tel : 0982 535 333
www.vlpconcept.com

Vols en Montgolfière
Amboise Montgolfière
Tel : 06 07 41 09 78 / 02 47 23 99 63
www.balloonrevolution.com

Vols en ULM
Tel : 06 76 09 20 78
www.val-tour-air.com

Vols en Hélicoptère
Héli-Passion
Aérodrome Blois-Le Breuil
Tel : 02 54 81 05 92 / 06 77 66 53 08
www.heli-passion.fr

Tourisme Gastronomique et Œnologique :

Confrérie des vins de Oisly (30 km)
5 route du Vivier – 41700 Oisly
Tel : 02 54 79 75 20
www.cavesdelaloire.com

Maison des Vins de Cheverny (16 km)
1 avenue du Château – 41700 Cheverny
Tel : 02 54 79 25 16
www.maisondesvinsdecheverny.fr

La Cave des Vignerons (13 km)
816 La Petite Rue
41250 Mont-près-Chambord
Tel : 02 54 70 71 15

Caves Plou & fils (Amboise) (31 km)
26 rue du Général de Gaulle - 37530 Chargé
Tel : 02 47 30 55 17
www.plouetfils.com

Caves Champignonnières (34 km)
40 route des Roches – 41400 Bourré
Tel : 02 54 32 95 33
www.le-champignon.com
Ouvert : de Pâques à la Toussaint

La Magnanerie (34 km)
Chemin de la Croix Barin – 41400 Bourré
Tel : 02 54 32 63 91
www.magnanerie-troglo.fr
Ouvert : d'avril à fin Août

Bergeries de Sologne (24 km)
Ferme du Jaugeny – 41250 Fontaines-en-Sologne
Tel : 02 54 46 45 61
www.bergerie-de-sologne.pagesperso-orange.fr/

Safran de Sologne  (20 km)
114 rue de Bracieux
41350 Huisseau-sur-Cosson
Tel : 06 28 16 11 70
www.safran-de-sologne.fr

Confiturerie de Cheverny (16 km)
32 rte de Fougères - 41700 Cheverny
Tel : 02 54 44 20 00
www.domaine-de-montcy.com
Ouvert : toute l'année

Chocolaterie Max Vauché (20 km)
23 les jardins du Moulin – 41250 Bracieux
Tel : 02 54 46 07 96
www.maxvauche-chocolatier.com
Ouvert : toute l'année

L'Atelier St Michel (24 km)
4 Bd de l'industrie – 41700 Contres
Tel : 02 54 79 79 39
www.atelierstmichel.fr
Ouvert : toute l'année

Biscuiterie de Chambord (20 km)
30 bis rte de Chambord - 41250 Maslives
Tel : 02 54 81 60 97
www.biscuiteriedechambord.fr
Ouvert : toute l'année

Distillerie Fraise Or Girardot (38 km)
62 route de Tours – 41400 Chissay
Tel : 02 54 32 32 05
www.distillerie-girardot.fr
Ouvert : de Pâques à Septembre

La Bourriche aux Appétits (5 km)
Lac de Loire D 951 – 41350 Vineuil
Tel : 02 54 81 65 25
www.bourriche.fr

La Ferme de la Cabinette  (14 km)
41150 Onzain
Tel : 02 54 20 70 32
www.ferme-de-la-cabinette.fr

Fromagerie Moreau (29 km)
Ferme de Bellevue
80 rte de Montrichard – 41400 Pontlevoy
Tel : 02 54 32 50 39
www.fromagerie-moreau-pontlevoy.com