Le Loir-et-Cher The Loire Valley opens you the book of the History of France, cradle of the Renaissance, it is here that the kings of France built the castles of the Loire. A UNESCO heritage site, this destination offers you a privileged setting for your leisure (hiking, hot air ballooning ...) and your festive meetings (sound and light shows, historical re-enactment ...) , Without forgetting its gastronomy (discovering the audacious recipes of our starred chefs, our vineyards and our many products of the soil).
Local specialties
Wines : from the Vendômois to the Cher valley, passing by the banks of the Loire, tasting our AOC Touraine, Cheverny or Coteaux du Vendômois ...
Cheese, game, strawberries and asparagus from Sologne, Loire fish, saffron, honey, sweets (chocolates from Max Vauché, chocolate factory in Bracieux, biscuits and cakes from Atelier St-Michel in Contres), Tatin tart.
Major events and venues
Main Events :
The Game Fair in Lamotte-Beuvron, the Rendez-vous de l'histoire in Blois, The Folklores du Monde in Montoire-sur-Loir, Les Nuits de Sologne in Nouan-le-Fuzelier (pyrotechnic show), BD Boum in Blois 3rd BD Festival of France
Places to visit :
Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire The Royal Castle of Blois Activities : Bicycle touring (The Loire by bike, The castles by bike, Sologne by bike, The Saint-Jacques by bike, The Valley of the Loire Loir à Vélo) Fluvial : walks on the Loire in traditional boat Balloons and carriages (guided walks in the old town of Blois and around the castle of Chambord) Hiking on foot, nature outings ...