Comité Départemental de Tourisme du Tourist O ces in Loiret Loiret 2014 www.tourismeloiret.com OT (45190) OT La-Ferté-Saint-Aubin (45240) Tourist map 3 place du Dr Hyvernaud Rue des Jardins +33(0)2 38 44 54 42 +33(0)2 38 64 67 93 [email protected] [email protected] www.tourismebeaugency.com www.otsilafertesaintaubin.fr OT Beaulieu-sur- (45630) OT (45260) - 1 rue des Halles Place d’Armes +33(0)2 38 94 81 42 +33(0)2 38 35 87 24 [email protected] • www.tourisme-lorris.com [email protected] www.beaulieu-sur-loire.fr OT Malesherbes (45330) Maison de ville - 19-21 place du Martroi OT Bellegarde (45270) +33(0)2 38 34 81 94 12 bis place offi [email protected] +33(0)2 38 90 25 37 www.cc-malesherbois.com offi [email protected] www.bellegarde-45.fr OT Meung-sur-Loire (45130) OT Bonny-sur-Loire (45420) Moulin de la Poterne - 1 rue Emmanuel Troulet Maison de Pays - 29, Grande Rue +33(0)2 38 44 32 28 [email protected] +33(0)2 38 31 57 71 Loiret... www.tourisme-valdesmauves.fr [email protected] www.bonny-sur-loire.fr OT (45202) OT (45250) - 1 place de Gaulle 35 rue Renée de - BP 223 +33(0)2 38 31 24 51 +33(0)2 38 98 00 87 [email protected] [email protected] a cultural destination www.briare-le-canal.com www.tourisme-montargis.fr OT Château-Renard (45220) OT (45340) 32 place de la République - BP 44 42 rue Saint Sauveur +33(0)2 38 95 39 53 +33(0)2 38 32 23 66 [email protected] offi [email protected] www.chateau-renard-tourisme.com OT Nogent-sur-Vernisson (45290) Treasures Churches, Basilicas... OT Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (45110) 102 av Georges Bannery 3 place Aristide Briand +33(0)2 38 97 68 39 +33(0)2 38 58 44 79 [email protected] [email protected] of religious art www.tourisme-chateauneufsurloire.fr OT Olivet (45160) - 236 rue Paul Genain OT Châtillon-sur-Loire (45360) +33(0)2 38 63 49 68 Church of Notre-Dame, Collegiate church [email protected] • www.ot-olivet.fr C13th of St. Liphard, 47 rue Franche The full measure of Christian fervour is expressed in +33(0)2 38 31 42 88 th th OT Orléans (45056) C12 -C16 [email protected] 2 place de l’Etape - BP 95632 the stones of the churches and basilicas that hold the www.chatillon-sur-loire.com Meung-sur-Loire +33(0)2 38 24 05 05 memory of the area’s history. Come discover a surprising Basilica of Notre-Dame OT Châtillon-Coligny (45230) [email protected] 33 (0)2 38 44 32 28 th 2 place Coligny www.tourisme-orleans.com heritage that was well-loved by the kings of France, such de Cléry, C15 (Tourist Offi ce) +33(0)2 38 96 02 33 as the former royal abbey of Ferrières, which had an Cléry-Saint-André [email protected] OT (45300) +33 (0)2 38 45 70 05 Maison «Les Remparts» - 1 mail Ouest infl uence over all of Europe during the Carolingian period. Sainte-Croix Cathedral, OT Cléry-Saint-André (45370) +33(0)2 38 30 50 02 C13th, C19th 111 rue du Maréchal Foch [email protected] In the heart of Orléans, the Sainte-Croix cathedral Saint Hubert Chapel +33(0)2 38 45 94 33 www.ville-pithiviers.fr Courcelles [email protected] cultivates its uniqueness through its Gothic architecture, Crypt of St. Aignan, C11th www.ccvaldardoux.fr OT Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (45730) 33 (0)2 38 33 11 76 44 rue Orléanaise enriched with various styles throughout its reconstruc- OT Ferrières-en-Gâtinais (45210) +33(0)2 38 35 79 00 th Place des Eglises tions and restorations. It features a classical elegance Abbey church of St. Peter Crypt of St. Avit, C11 [email protected] +33(0)2 38 96 58 86 www.tourisme-loire-foret.com that has given it its architectural and artistic originality. and St. Paul, C12th, C15th [email protected] Campo Santo www.tourisme-ferrieres-loiret.fr OT Sully-sur-Loire (45600) Sanctuary of Notre-Dame Place de Gaulle th th (burial ground), OT Germigny-des-Prés (45110)

de Bethléem, C9 -C17 +33(0)2 38 36 23 70 - Merci aux prestataires - Crédits photos : Jean Puyo Christophe Lorsch Christian Beaudin Laurent Brière pour Le Lièvre Gourmand istockphoto www.goodby.fr The basilica in Cléry-Saint-André on the Santiago th th th 6 route de Saint Martin C12 ,C15 and C16 [email protected] Former Benedictine +33(0)2 38 58 27 97 de Compostela road is a marvellous example of www.sully-loire-sologne.fr abbey, C15th Orléans [email protected] Flamboyant Gothic style : it houses the tomb of Louis XI Ferrières-en-Gâtinais 33 (0)2 38 24 05 05 www.tourisme-loire-foret.com Chécy district information point (Tourist Offi ce) OT (45503) - Place Jean Jaurès - BP 99 11 rue de - 45430 Mardié and that of Charlotte de Savoie. 33 (0)2 38 96 58 86 +33(0)2 38 67 25 28 +33(0)2 38 91 38 61 [email protected] • www.gien.fr www.tourisme-canton-checy.fr Carolingian oratory, Basilica Open only from June to August OT (45150) Last but not least, you’ll be amazed by the abbey of th th C9 , restored in C19 of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire La Chanterie - Boulevard Carnot Courtenay information point (45320) Fleury in Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, a gorgeous Roma- Germigny-des-Prés Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire +33(0)2 38 59 83 42 Mairie, Place Honoré Combe [email protected] +33(0)2 38 97 27 87 33 (0)2 38 35 72 43 nesque architectural gem where, still today, a community 33 (0)2 38 58 27 97 www.jargeau-tourisme.com [email protected] of monks lives according to the Rule of Saint Benoît. C16th organs Church Not far, at the Carolingian Oratory of Germigny-des- of Notre-Dame - Lorris Comité Départemental de Tourisme du Loiret Prés, don’t miss the 9th century semi-dome mosaic that 33 (0)2 38 94 81 42 8 rue d’Escures - 45000 Orléans decorates the heart of the building. (Tourist Offi ce) +33 (0)2 38 78 04 04 - +33 (0)2 38 77 04 12 www.tourismeloiret.com - [email protected] Museums, Places of cultural interest...

Museum of the Arts Municipal Museum A museum and Traditions of History and Prehistory of the Gâtinais area Châtillon-sur-Loire Fragrances Amilly +33 (0)2 38 31 42 88 for every taste +33 (0)2 38 98 00 87 (Tourist Office) and flavours Archaeology and Cooperage Museum Museum Fine Art Museum Palaeontology Museum Chécy of the Occupations Orléans Come taste all the gourmet specialities which have There are no less than 41 museums in Le Loiret, +33 (0)2 38 55 18 35 and Legends +33 (0)2 38 79 21 55 +33 (0)2 38 80 09 73 of the Forêt d’Orléans given Le Loiret its well-deserved renown. Sweet including 9 which feature the label “Musée de France” Circus and Illusion Loury History and Archaeology and savoury delights include the Jargeau andouille or ”Museum of France” granted by the Minister of Museum Museum of the Orléans Fairground +33 (0)2 38 65 42 07 (chitterling sausage), Orléans vinegars and mustard, Culture. These include the Musée des Beaux-Arts Dampierre-en-Burly Region Theatre Museum Gâtinais saffron and honey, Olivet pears, almond (Fine Arts Museum) of Orléans and the Musée de la Artenay +33 (0)2 38 35 67 50 Meung-sur-Loire Orléans Museum +33 (0)2 38 79 25 60 pithiviers (puff pastry with almond paste) and Marine de Loire (Loire Naval Museum) in Châteauneuf- +33 (0)2 38 80 09 73 Glass and Skilled Cultural centre of la Monnaye Montargis pralines... And of course the mouthwate- sur-Loire. Trades Museum Natural Science Museum +33 (0)2 38 22 53 36 Saffron Museum Orléans ring pastry called the “Loiret Gourmand”! The AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) wines of Coteaux- +33 (0)2 38 92 79 06 Van Oeveren Museum +33 (0)2 38 54 61 05 +33 (0)2 38 33 13 05 Others, such as the Musée des Émaux (Enamels Museum) (Fencing) du-Giennois and Orléans-Clery, together with the and +33 (0)2 38 33 10 09 Earthenware Museum Memorial and Museum Meung-sur-Loire beers of Le Loiret, are also deserving of this excellent in Briare or the Musée de la Faïencerie (Earthenware Gien to the deported children +33 (0)2 38 45 35 82 reputation. And have you tried the Cotignac d’Orléans? Museum) in Gien, feature the expertise of the craftsmen House +33 (0)2 38 67 00 05 of the Vel’d’Hiv (CERCIL) of the Two Marines If you like quinces, you’ll love this fine fruit jelly. who shaped this region. The Museum of the Résistance Girodet Museum Orléans and the Canal Bridge Museum of Oscar Roty in Lorris retraces part of the history of WWII. Some are Montargis +33 (0)2 38 42 03 91 Briare and his Times more surprising, such as the Musée du Cirque et de +33 (0)2 38 98 07 81 +33 (0)2 38 31 28 27 Jargeau Agricultural Museum You’ll find all these delicious products on l’Illusion (Circus and Magic Museum) in Dampierre- Closed for renovation in 2014 +33 (0)2 38 59 80 13 Ormes market stalls and in fine restaurants of the en-Burly, featuring a fun, interactive scenography. Mosaics and Enamels +33 (0)6 30 59 52 28 Grange rétro Tanning Museum area. Museum Montargis Briare (vintage cars) Bollé Bell Museum La Ferté-Saint-Aubin +33 (0)2 38 98 00 87 St-Jean-de-Braye, Orléans +33 (0)2 38 31 20 51 +33 (0)2 38 86 29 47 +33 (0)2 38 64 01 82 Museum of Old Kitchen Fernand Boutet René Martin Utensils Transport Museum School Museum Farm Museum Montcorbon Pithiviers Châlette-sur- +33 (0)2 38 87 12 42 Les Bordes +33 (0)2 38 30 50 02 +33 (0)2 38 98 72 97 +33 (0)2 38 29 02 90 Saint-Sauveur Museum Maurice Genevoix

Loire Naval Museum Eco-Museum Nibelle Museum Châteauneuf-sur-Loire Ligny-le-Ribault +33 (0)2 38 32 23 66 Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel +33 (0)2 38 46 84 46 +33 (0)2 38 45 43 60 +33 (0)2 38 59 12 80 Barillet Museum or +33 (0)2 38 46 83 40 Museum of Bee-keeping Loiret Museum Nibelle in the Gâtinais area of the Resistance +33 (0)2 38 32 23 66 Museum Château-Renard and Deportation of Old Rural Crafts +33 (0)2 38 95 35 56 Lorris Lion Gallery +33 (0)2 38 94 84 19 Orléans +33 (0)2 38 58 00 42 History Museum +33 (0)2 38 73 64 12 at the Former Georges Lemoine House of Père Mousset Hôtel-Dieu Clock-Maker Museum House (peasant life museum) Châtillon-Coligny Lorris Orléans Vrigny +33 (0)2 38 92 64 06 +33 (0)2 38 94 81 42 +33 (0)2 38 68 32 63 +33 (0)2 38 34 18 16 Windmills, Châteaux, Fortresses... Archaeological sites...

Château du Duc d’Antin Château du Bignon Windmills Museum of the Loire river Royal residences (the grounds can be visited Le Bignon-Mirabeau Other sights of Loiret, “La Chanterie” free of charge) - Bellegarde +33 (0)2 38 90 97 41 Stone windmill Jargeau +33 (0)2 38 90 25 37 +33 (0)2 38 59 76 60 The medieval fortress overlooking the Loire River was (Tourist Office) Château de Rouville On a smaller historical scale, Le Loiret reveals a more Artenay +33 (0)2 38 80 04 16 restored by Sully, minister under Henry IV. Each year it Malesherbes intimate, unusual heritage. As you wander through the Chenevières Château de Chevilly +33 (0)2 97 52 35 68 hosts the well-known International Festival of Music of area, you’ll discover mills, locks, dovecots and various Bel Air windmill Amphitheatre Sully and Le Loiret. The family castle of La Bussière is and its park archaeological sites. Château Guilly +33 (0)2 38 80 10 05 +33 (0)2 38 97 53 03 also known as the “fisherman’s castle“ as it displays a +33 (0)2 38 58 09 69 and +33 (0)2 38 80 10 10 de Meung-sur-Loire collection of fishing objects and equipment. +33 (0)2 38 44 36 47 Don’t miss the Briare bridge canal. At 662 m / 2171 ft long, Archaeology Château this is one of the most prestigious sites of river heritage Windmill “aux oiseaux“ Les Bordes and History Centre Chamerolles is the work of Lancelot Dulac ; it invites de Chamerolles Château du Hallier in all of France. The Eiffel company designed its structure. Neuville-aux-Bois Walk among perfumed plants (you can visit the grounds) +33 (0)2 38 35 51 42 visitors to a “promenade of perfumes“. Yèvre-le-Châtel You’ll also enjoy the former lock and boat terminal of +33 (0)2 38 91 04 84 Chilleurs-aux-Bois Nibelle was transformed into a true royal castellany by Louis VI Mantelot in Châtillon-sur-Loire. (Town Hall) +33 (0)2 38 39 84 66 +33 (0)2 38 32 23 66 called the Fat. Les Caillettes Belvedere Château Hôtel Groslot d’Orléans The canals of Loing and Briare and the lateral channels Short stops, (viewing platform) de Denainvilliers (Town house) of the Loire and Orléans are now devoted to riverside Nibelle Each of these gems has its own character +33 (0)2 38 79 22 30 great moments touring and are an excellent way to discover one of the +33 (0)2 38 33 92 68 and its own majestic history to reveal. +33 (0)2 38 30 68 33 many facets of Le Loiret. Château de Pont-Chevron Chappe Gallo-Roman site Château de Gien Ouzouer-sur-Trézée Telegraph Tower Pithiviers-le-Vieil +33 (0)2 38 31 92 02 They are all open to visits and fully furnished. In addition +33 (0)2 38 67 69 69 +33 (0)2 38 30 25 12 +33 (0)2 38 46 67 88 to , entertainment and activities are sometimes Closed for renovation in 2014 Château de Saint-Brisson (Town Hall) Aquis Segeste held within their walls, such as at La Ferté-Saint-Aubin Château du Lude sur-Loire archaeological site where you’ll be received with congeniality and invited Jouy-le-Potier +33 (0)2 38 36 71 29 La Commanderie Sceaux-du-Gâtinais into the old kitchens for a taste of madeleines. Saint- +33 (0)2 38 45 82 83 Urban treasures Dovecote +33 (0)2 38 87 40 27

Brisson-sur-Loire will surprise you with its impressive Château Boigny-sur-Bionne Château de La Bussière de Sully-sur-Loire +33 (0)2 38 75 21 32 war devices, still in working order. Inspiring cities, historic cities, living cities : the cities and Gallo-Roman +33 (0)2 38 35 93 35 +33 (0)2 38 36 36 86 (Town Hall) towns of Le Loiret offer escapades to savour in every archaeological site and lapidary museum

Don’t miss a trip to Meung-sur-Loire ; its castle is the Château de La Ferté Medieval fortress season. The historic district of Orléans, “Ville d’Art et Canal Bridge Vienne-en-Val Saint-Aubin of Yèvre-le-Châtel Briare largest in all of Le Loiret and one of the oldest in the d’Histoire“ (“City of Art and History“), will reveal to you its +33 (0)2 38 58 81 23 +33 (0)2 38 34 26 66 . This concentration of medieval architec- +33 (0)2 38 76 52 72 Renaissance façades, prestigious residences, art collections +33 (0)2 38 31 24 51 (Town Hall) tural features built during the Classical period was the and ornamental gardens with their lavish blooms. Joan of Mantelot Lock residence of the Bishops of Orleans and also used as a Arc is still fondly remembered here through the built Châtillon-sur-Loire prison. heritage and celebrated every year throughout the city. +33 (0)2 38 31 42 88 (Tourist Office) You’ll discover other atmospheres in Montargis, the “Venise Every year, some of these castles offer activities to help Expertise and traditions Power Plant you discover our enchanting heritage. of the Gâtinais“ with its network of small waterways ; Gien, Dampierre-en-Burly land of earthenware ; Beaugency, an important stopover +33 (0)2 38 29 70 04 Expertise to explore, traditions and local customs to discover... in the Loire Valley, with its lovely medieval lanes ; Pithiviers, This is the very essence of Le Loiret. To better understand the art a gourmet’s paradise ; and Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, where Skilled Crafts Museum of its craftsmen and old-fashioned trades, feel free to visit the the great era of bargemen is still honoured. Ferrières-en-Gâtinais historic museums such as Musée de la Tonnellerie (Cooperage +33 (0)2 38 26 04 05 Museum) in Chécy, Musée du Verre (Glass Museum) in Dordives, Also not to be missed, La Ferté-Saint-Aubin in Sologne Musée des Tanneurs (Tannery Museum) in Montargis and Musée and Lorris, a charming town steeped in history. de l’Art Rural (Rural Art Museum) in Tigy, to name a few. Gardens, Arboretums, Parks...

Le Jardin Roquelin gardens Admirable des 4 saisons Meung-sur-Loire Bazoches-les-Gallerandes +33 (0)6 70 95 37 70 +33 (0)6 19 29 54 11 parks and gardens Barres - Arbofolia Park of the Château arboretum “Remarkable Gardens“, arboretums, castle grounds... de Châteauneuf-sur-Loire Nogent-sur-Vernisson +33 (0)2 38 58 44 79 +33 (0)2 38 97 62 21 Come revel in the perfumes of the area’s gardens and Loiret... (Tourist Office) marvel at their unusual species and one-of-a-kind La Source collections. Le Loiret is the fruit of an ornamental and Grandes Bruyères flower garden horticultural tradition that is particularly visible at the arboretum Orléans-la-Source Parc Floral de la Source in Orléans. This 35-ha / 86- +33 (0)2 38 49 30 00 a leisurely destination +33 (0)2 38 57 12 61 acre park is a real treasure, offering a festival of colours House in the Forest and scents as the seasons pass. Chantal’s garden Jouy-le-Potier +33 (0)2 38 98 17 59 At the water’s edge On the ground The Arboretum des Barres in Nogent-sur-Vernisson +33 (0)2 38 45 84 21 and Les Grandes Bruyères of Ingrannes, which have Exhibition Swim under the supervision of a lifeguard or enjoy a tranquil Whether you are a hiker, cyclist, horseback rider or simply a both received the label “Jardins Remarquables“ or Jardin du Noyer of old-style roses (walnut-tree garden) Pithiviers-le-Vieil wander in a boat, pedal-boat, canoe or kayak ; these are some wanderer, Le Loiret welcomes you to its roads, trails and paths to “Remarkable Gardens“ from the Ministry of Culture, Malesherbes +33 (0)2 38 30 01 30 of the pleasures that the many leisure centres of Le Loiret offer. discover its landscapes up-close. feature collections that are rare on the European +33 (0)2 38 34 72 13 Enjoy sailing in all its forms : windsurfing, optimist dinghies and continent. Such is also the case for the vegetable The Herboretum even sailboats are available. Pedestrians will enjoy the well-maintained, blazed circuits that garden of old-fashioned plants on the grounds of Ciran Estate Saint-Ay offer an incredible variety of itineraries, from woodland lanes to Château de La Bussière and the Jardins du Grand Ménestreau-en-Villette +33 (0)2 38 88 99 05 Le Loiret is also a paradise for fishing. Every imaginable species tow paths along the canals of the Loire. Courtoiseau at Triguères. +33 (0)2 38 76 90 93 Grand Courtoiseau is present in the waterways, rivers and many fishing ponds of Prés des Culands gardens the area. If you are looking for refreshment and relaxation, spa arboretum Triguères treatments will reveal to you the many virtues of balneotherapy. “La Loire à Vélo“, a circuit leading from Cuffy in the Meung-sur-Loire +33 (0)6 80 24 10 83 Cher to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins in the Loire-Atlantique, +33 (0)2 38 63 10 49 crosses Le Loire along some 150 km / 93 mi of bike and +33 (0)2 38 44 32 28 (Tourist Office) paths.

In the air It offers pleasant, accessible and well-paved circuits perfect for a family cycling trip and for unusual discoveries. Equestrian Airplanes, microlights, helicopter and even hot air balloons : circuits make Le Loiret an ideal spot for horseback riders and their what better way to discover the wonders of Le Loiret and the mounts. castles of the Loire than to take to the air and see them from You’ll also enjoy the English rose gardens of Roquelin and the another point of view ? The landscapes of the area can be Golfers, too, whether beginner or enthusiast, will appreciate Conservatoire d’Ilex of Meung-sur-Loire, which includes an seen in their fairy-tale magic through the morning mist or at the various levels of difficulty of the 8 golf courses ranging from incredible collection of box hedges. sundown. 18 to 27 holes set in exceptional surroundings. All along the pedestrian paths, the accommodation possibilities are manifold, Children can have fun discovering the spirit of the Sologne at as are gourmet restaurants. Le Domaine du Ciran. Loiret... Loiret... a festive destination Discovery There are many ways for everyone Music festivals to discover and enjoy the Loiret! and amazement For 41 years, the Festival of Sully and Le Loiret has been Art, culture, exhibitions, concerts, village fairs attracting a crowd from 16 May to 1 June with its selection of and festivals are just some of the many ideas internationally known artists. The popular, vibrant scene of Located in the heart of the Val de Loire just 1 hour from , on offer throughout the year in a varied, the Jazz Festival of Orléans captivates a great number of jazz high-quality programme of events. lovers each year. Join them second half of June. registered as World Heritage with UNESCO for the beauty In the summertime, Le Loiret lives in harmony... of its landscapes, the diversity of Le Loiret will surprise you. Shows, festivals, History, art, architecture, gourmet food, natural wonders... Celebrating Joan of Arc Discover its incredible heritage. regional fairs and more The headstrong Joan of Arc liberated Orléans from the English in 1429, and each year this victory is commemorated. Castles, abbeys, archaeological sites and other points of interest await you here. If you love The Nocturnes of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais are a chance to Her city raises its loveliest banners to the occasion, to the old stones, the history of the region is yours to uncover. Museums open their doors to you discover the way of life of craftsmen and washerwomen in the sound of drums; Joan and her pages are welcomed in pomp to reveal their collections and all the treasures of our traditions. All along the Loire, the last 15th century (19 and July 26/02 and August 9, 2014). and ceremony by the inhabitants of Orléans. The event wild river in Europe, various environments unfold : from the Orléans forest to the banks of the includes a medieval market and parades, but the best-loved Sologne, from the Beauce plains to the Gâtinais landscapes... Walkers and nature lovers will Cléry brings the Renaissance to life! Immerse yourself in this moment is the “burning“ of the cathedral towers. 29 April to find wonderful excursion opportunities here. This is also a dynamic region where at any age glorious period of gaiety, splendour and adventure in Cléry- 8 May. Saint-André’s new laser light show from 18 July to 2 August. 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 The changing seasons have always been a reason to celebrate Browse the events calendar on our chefs and the many gourmet specialities of this land, such as Gâtinais honey and saffron, the region’s riches: rhododendrons in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, pralines and wine of the Orléans area and Les Coteaux de Giennois. Last but not least, you’ll be roses in Bellegarde, pumpkins in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire, www.tourismeloiret.com welcomed warmly by the hosts of our charming accommodations. asparagus in Tigy and the piggy “Saint-Cochon“ feast in Montargis. Apples, cherries and lettuce also have their own to find out what’s on for you Surprising and fascinating : come discover Le Loiret. celebrations. In Sully-sur-Loire, there is a country festival to to enjoy with your friends and family. celebrate nature, hunting and fishing. Not to be missed Tourism in Loiret Gently

Accommodation, sport or cultural activities, entertainment for down the stream kids, festivals and walking circuits... Theme leaflets and brochures are available to help you organise your stay at whatever time of If you love pleasure boating, this is your chance ! the year you choose to visit. For your river travel, rent a boat, no license required, and take off for a weekend, a few days or an entire Whether for leisure and relaxation or a conference or work team week to discover the canals in the Berry and excursion, any reason is a good reason to come to Le Loiret. Burgundy regions between the Loire and the Seine. An unforgettable experience to enjoy with friends or family ! For further information, call : If you’re looking for a simpler trip, why not try going on a +33 (0)2 38 78 04 04 boat journey along the Loing and Briare canals or parallel to the Loire in a traditional boat, by yourself or with a group www.tourismeloiret.com where you can enjoy lunch on the water as you get to know the Loire.

Orléans Saint-Jean-de-Braye Chécy Tourism and the disabled, Tourism for all... Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin Châteauneuf-sur-Loire Jargeau Meung-sur-Loire Cléry-Saint-André Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Beaugency Mer Sully-sur-Loire Gien 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- Briare Chambord Châtillon-sur-Loire mented by the Centre Region’s Tourism Authority. Vineuil Bonny-sur-Loire Chouzy-sur-Cisse Trélazé Angers Tours This label enables disabled persons La Daguenière Savennières La Ménitré Luynes Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne to choose from a range of holiday Chalonnes-sur-Loire Montlouis-sur-Loire and leisure facilities. Azay-le-Rideau Candes-Saint-Martin The 60 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). Medieval villages, manor houses, châteaux… N

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g Rimarde Sceaux-du-Gâtinais A-road FACILITIES 28 EURE ET LOIR Vrigny Ferrières-en-Gâtinais Artenay Courcelles A19 Chilleurs-aux-Bois L’Oeuf River Tourist offi ce Hotel / Tourist accommodation Beaune-la-Rolande Canal du Loin A19 Neuville-aux-Bois Chambon-la-Forêt St-Hilaire-les-Andrésis Patay La-Selle-sur-le-Bied Residential campground Youth hostel Chamerolles Buges Boiscommun Paucourt Chevilly Pannes Nibelle Châlette-sur-Loing Courtenay Mobile home area Train station

Loury Montargis A6 Aerodrome Ingrannes Boulay-les-Barres Montcorbon Etang de la Vallée Bellegarde Amilly Sury-aux-Bois Ormes Saran Fleury-les-Aubrais Boigny-sur-Bionne Triguères Fay-aux-Loges Ouanne St-Jean de-la-Ruelle The Loire Orléans Vitry-aux-Loges Châtenoy Château-Renard St-Jean-de-Braye Donnery Canal d'Orléans by bike Baccon Etang des Bois La-Chapelle-St-Mesmin St-Jean-le-Blanc Chécy Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry Lorris 89 YONNE Running from Cuffy in the Cher to Saint-Brévin- les-Pins in the Loire-Atlantique (800 km / 497 mi), St-Denis-de-l’Hôtel “La Loire à Vélo“ offers 153 km / 95 mi of itineraries Mardié Châteauneuf-sur-Loire Varennes-Changy Montbouy along the royal river and the Loire Valley. St-Ay Olivet Jargeau Montereau Nogent-sur Vernisson Germigny-des-Prés Meung-sur-Loire La Dhuy St-Cyr-en-Val Le Loiret Bray-en-Val Châtillon-Coligny Cléry-Saint-André Les Bordes Dry Vienne-en-Val Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Loing Tigy Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire More information Beaugency Ardon Guilly Lailly-en-Val St-Père-sur-Loir e Marcilly-en-Villette Ouzouer-sur-Loire on our website Sully-sur-Loire 0 Jouy-le-Potier Dampierre-en-Burly A1 Loir La Bussière www.tourismeloiret.com e Cosson Lion-en-Sullias e La-Ferté-Saint-Aubin iar Etang de la Gazonne St Gondon Ligny-le-Ribault Ménestreau-en-Villette Gien Find Loiret Tourism on : Poilly-lez-Gien Canal de BrOuzouer-sur-Trézée Isdes

A71 Chambord Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire Cerdon Briare Loiret in Europe... St-Firmin-sur-Loire Etang du Puits 41 LOIR ET CHER Batilly-en- Distances from Orléans... Châtillon-sur-Loire The Beauce Ousson-sur-Loire Paris 128 km “Wheat Route“ Bonny-sur-Loire Cernoy-en-Berry Canal latéral à la Loir Brussels 443 km A historic wheat road threads through the Beauce area and across Beaulieu-sur-Loire London 539 km Le Loiret. Let yourself be guided along the trails of this “granary of France“. 18 CHER Among superb landscapes, discover the Château de Chamerolles, the A77 Amsterdam 630 km Yèvre-le-Châtel fortress, the curious aerial telegraph of Baccon, the 58 NIÈVRE Berlin 1185 km National Conservatory of Ilex and the old bridge of Beaugency. Barcelona 900 km e “ La Route du Blé en Beauce “ Rome 1456 km Maison de la Beauce - 28140 Orgères-en-Beauce +33 (0)2 37 99 75 58 - www.larouteduble.com

A diversity of landscapes, from the forest of Orléans to the wilds of the Sologne…