Places to visit

Set in rural France, Les Etangs du Cerf is in a great location to explore when not fishing. A morning or afternoon out and about can make the trip even more interesting for those who don’t want to spend 24 hours a day by the lake! The closest town, Gien, is ten minutes away. It is a lively riverside town with plenty of shops, supermarkets and restaurants (including Michelin starred Cote Jardin), a beautiful chateau with museum and picturesque church, a weekly market and frequent events such as antique fairs. There are also 2 villages less than ten minutes away from the house, both with a bakers and convenience stores.

Loiret boasts many castles, picturesque villages, the river Loire with many bike trails and a vibrant history. Places well worth a visit during your stay at Les Etang du Cerf include:

Sancerre for wine tasting https://www.winetourism.com/wine-tasting-tours-in-sancerre/ a medieval hilltop town famous for its amazing wine

Domaine Poupat et fils https://domaine-poupat.fr/en/home/ a local wine grower only a 15 minute drive away who do free tastings! A great place to stock up for your holiday.

Chateau de St Brisson Sur Loire https://www.chateau-saint-brisson.com/

Chateau Blancafort http://www.chateau-blancafort.com/en

Chateau De La Bussiere https://www.chateau-de-la-bussiere.com/

Chateau De La Sully Sur Loire https://www.chateausully.fr/

Etang du Puits is a beautiful swimming lake with sandy beaches and an inflatable water park for the children in the summer months

Kayak or cycling along the river Loire

A visit to the quaint canal town of Briare for lunch and a walk along the waterways including the stunning aquaduct

There are also plenty of beautiful places to go for a countryside walk around the property, straight from the house or just a short drive away.

The stunning cities of Orleans and Bourges are an hour away, while Paris is an easy train ride of 90 mins.