Campsites in Loir et Cher
There are almost 50 campsites in the Loir et Cher that open their doors to make your holiday easier and more enjoyable and to discover this beautiful region. The Parc du Val de Loire campsite ***** in Mesland is located between Blois and Amboise and has an outdoor pool area with a balneo as well as a covered and heated swimming pool and even a mini farm! Luxury mobile homes with two bathrooms, a premium area, entertainment for children and a mini-golf course are also available. The Huttopia Les Châteaux *** campsite in Bracieux is located 8 km from the Chambord castle and welcomes you to a magnificent 8-hectare natural park, where you can relax in the covered and heated swimming pool and rest in the Toile & Bois tents or the cosy chalets. The Parc de la Grenouillère campsite **** in Suèvres is a family campsite where young and old alike can enjoy a dip in the swimming pools and entertainment for all.
The must-sees of the Loir et Cher, to discover during your camping holiday
Among the places not to be missed is the famous Chambord castle, a true masterpiece of the Renaissance, it is the largest of the Loire castles with 440 rooms and 282 fireplaces! The Château de Cheverny, still inhabited, is majestically furnished and inspired the cartoonist Hergé for his Moulinsart castle. The Zoo Parc de Beauval located in Saint-Aignan has been ranked among the five most beautiful zoos in the world and the most beautiful in France. Its equatorial dome allows you to travel from one continent to another and to discover its famous giant pandas. Finally, the Sologne, a quiet and wild land, filled with numerous ponds, gamey forests and charming villages.
Blois, former royal residence
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and labelled as a Town of Art and History, this town on a human scale surprises with its many cultural venues and events as well as its rich heritage, as shown by its grandiose royal castle, which was entirely renovated in the 19th century. Here, the religious monuments, the houses of the historic centre and the royal castle form a beautiful balance from an architectural point of view and the picturesque lanes are favourable for a stroll, as are the pretty gardens close to the magnificent Saint Louis Cathedral. From the gardens of the Bishop's Palace you can enjoy a superb view. For a more family-friendly visit with children, horse-drawn carriage rides through the old town are available from the Place du Château. Also nearby, opposite the castle, the Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin offers a place dedicated to magic to discover its history as well as a collection of magical instruments.
Vendôme, a town that is both peaceful and always on the move
The abbey of the Trinity, built in 1033 by Geoffroy I Martel, Count of Vendôme, and the façade of the abbey church, which dates from 1508, is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art, as the quality of the sculpted decorations is dazzling. The choir built in 1308, the 16th century bell tower and its wooden stalls, the relic of the Holy Weapon (poured by Christ and collected by an angel) also make this monument prestigious. But the Trinité abbey alone is not the only charm of Vendôme, one can easily add the old Oratorian college where Honoré de Balzac studied, the Baltard-style covered market (Victor Baltard, pioneer of metal architecture) and the old timber-framed houses of the Place Saint-Martin. It is pleasant to stroll along the Loir and to take the pretty bridges that cross it. So many buildings and green landscapes that make Vendôme a city of Art and History.
Saint-Aignan, ancient medieval city
Built on the banks of the Cher, on a hillside, Saint-Aignan is better known for its Beauval Zoo Park than for its town and its important historical heritage. However, it is not lacking in interest with its Romanesque collegiate church dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, whose mural paintings in the crypt date from the 10th century, its central Romanesque bell tower and above all its 16-metre high nave and its columns with sculpted capitals. What a pleasure to admire the pretty houses such as the Villa Rose or the Prévôté dating from the 14th century. And then, we also discover with joy the Renaissance castle perched above the historic site and which was built in place of the old 9th century fortress of which only the Hagard tower remains. Only the main courtyard and the terraces are accessible, from which you can enjoy a superb view of the Cher valley.
Romorantin-Lanthenay, capital of Sologne
Its important heritage and its cultural dynamism make this town an unmissable tourist stop in the Loir-et-Cher. It is a collection of pretty landscapes and buildings such as several footbridges spanning the Sauldre, the towers of the old castle which are its only remains, the Hôtel François Ier, the Hôtel Saint-Pol and the old chancellery which form the Carroir Doré and the Hôtel de Rère, a 15th century house with turrets and half-timbered walls, and its old mills, all of which make Romorantin a very attractive little town.
Lavardin, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France
Located on the banks of the Loir, near Vendôme, the village of Lavardin, nestled at the foot of the remains of the feudal castle, has maintained its medieval character and keeps visitors in another time. The village is distinguished by its attractive troglodyte dwellings, some of which are still inhabited! Such curiosity has led the owners to open their doors to the public once a year during the Troglodyte Days. A stroll along the banks of the Loir is a must here, dotted with weeping willows, with a lovely view of the bridge. Finally, for the more courageous, climb the Rotte aux Biques path to the superb panorama of the Loir valley, a real salvation after the activity delivered!