This hotel and leisure complex sits in the centre of a nature reserve and has 42 luxury rooms and 11 apartments. The imposing château dates back to the end of the 18th century when it was used as a royal residence. As well as an excellent 18-hole golf course, the domaine also has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and mountain bikes for hire.
Domaine et Golf de Vaugouard Hotel, Fortenay-sur-Loing
All round leisure retreat in this 18th century château
The rooms are all equipped with a TV, hair dryer, free WiFi and a courtesy tray. They have views of the golf course, swimming pool or courtyard.
There is a brasserie and a restaurant. The brasserie serves lunch in one of the castles rooms. On nice days, guests can also eat out of the terrace. To dine in the evening, the restaurant serves traditional cuisine with an extensive wine menu.
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Saumur Golf Course, Saumur
Attractive 9-hole course.
This relatively new course, set in beautiful Saumur, is a pleasant 9-hole round if you're searching for a change from historical monuments and châteaux.
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Blue Green Avrillé Golf Course, Avrille
Par 71 course in the grounds of the Château Perrièrre.
In the grounds of the 17th century Château Perrièrre, the golf club is within ancient trees, water features and different plant varieties that create this undulating course offering a diverse round.
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Nantes Carquefou Golf Course, Nantes
Martin Hawtree signature 18-hole course.
Built in the grounds of the Château de l'Epinay, this 18-hole golf course extends over 67 hectares. The 5,790-metre course has slightly wavy greens and small rivers, ponds and streams. A reasonably easy course with the Martin Hawtree signature.
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Zoo de La Fleche
Visit this 14 hectare zoo
This zoo opened in 1946 and is the oldest zoo in France. It is located in a lovely natural environment and gardens. It is one of the most popular attractions by the river Loir and a whole day out for the family.
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Sologne Golf Course, Ferte Saint Aubin
Challenge yourself on this scenic par 72.
The Golf de Sologne is the oldest course in the Centre region, and probably one of the most beautiful natural settings.
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Erdre Golf Course, Nantes
Lovely hilly course close to Nantes.
This golf course is part of the Blue Green group of golf courses.
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Les Banquettes Rouges Restaurant, Blois
Enjoy the charming red benches of this French bistro.
This cute traditional French restaurant in Blois serves good quality food on, as the name suggests, red benches! The dishes are innovative and work well, and the is atmosphere charming.
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One of the best chocolatiers in the Loire
This fondue house and chocolatier has been running since 1913 serving pastries, macaroons and wonderful hand-made chocolates in its tea house. You can attend a chocolate-making demonstration and workshop.
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Café-bistro in central Saumur.
This café-bistro is located in the centre of Saumur, right on the busy Place Saint-Pierre.
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La Chaumiere Restaurant, Aubigny-sur-Nere La Chaumiere Restaurant, Aubigny-sur-Nere
Local inn offering good regional fare.
This old post house dating from the 19th century has managed to retain a unique style where beams, bricks and tiles combine with modern comforts.
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BarJu Restaurant, Tours BarJu Restaurant, Tours
Fantastic contemporary French cuisine with great fish and seafood.
This restaurant brands itself as 'almost traditional' and offers contemporary twists on classic French cuisine.
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Great fish and seafood restaurant.
With a wonderful spot overlooking the Loire river, this restaurant is located in the fishing villages of Varades. The chef, Jean-Marc Terrien and his team produce mainly fish dishes using local market produce.
Sights nearby
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Visit website Abbeye de Fleury
Step back to medieval times at this traditional abbey.
The abbey in St-Benoît-sur-Loire, dates back to the 7th century. It is a well-known Benedictine abbey. The remaining abbey church is one of two originals. The second, dedicated to St Peter, was knocked down in the 18th century. The abbey is thought to contain the remains of St Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Western monastic ways of living, though this is disputed.
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Chateau de Sully, Sully-sur-Loire Chateau de Sully, Sully-sur-Loire
Visit the listed frescoes in the chapel of this lovely château
This picturesque 14th century château, set close to the town of Sully, has beautiful grounds with century-old trees and a typical 'English' garden. Owned by the Barons of Sully, then the Dukes of La Trémoïlle and finally Maximilien de Béthune, it became the property of the department of the Loiret in 1962. Its chapel features listed frescoes and walls pierced with miniature gun ports. The château moat sits on a fork in the Loire and features the classic towers, keep and rampart. The impressive interior contains excellent tapestries and paintings in some of the grand château rooms.
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Carolingian Oratory Carolingian Oratory
Be wowed by the impressive ceiling mosaics.
The oratory at Germigny-des-Prés was built in typical Loire light stone in the early 9th century by Bishop Theodulf of Orléans. The Spanish bishop was one of the most significant in Carolingian times. It is one of few Western European churches of its kind still to be in existence. A pretty oratory, now the village church, the most impressive feature is the mosaic on the ceiling of the apse, showing the Ark of the Covenant. It was painted over for a long time, hence its excellent preservation and was only rediscovered in the mid 1800s.
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Visit website Chateau de Chamerolles, Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Learn more about aromas in the gardens of this château
The Château de Chamerolles has undergone extensive renovation in its 16th century style. However the real reason to visit is to see its six beautiful gardens dedicated to colours and aromas. Both French native plants and exotic species have been grown, as well as vegetable gardens, honeysuckle and more. Inside the château, rooms are dedicated to the development of scents and perfumes over the centuries.
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Musee des Beaux-Arts Musee des Beaux-Arts
The second finest art collection in France.
This museum houses an exuberant collection of fine arts and is possibly one of the best collections in France. It traces art from the 15th to the 20th century in its permanent collection, with works from Italian, Dutch, Flemish and French artists. It also has many temporary exhibitions which are worth visiting. It is one of the oldest museums in France.
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Cathedrale Sainte-Croix Cathedrale Sainte-Croix
Impressive Gothic cathedral where Joan of Arc attended mass.
The impressive Gothic cathedral in the centre of Orléans was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It dominates the skyline of the city when viewed from afar. Jean of Arc famously attended mass in the cathedral in 1429 when the city was under siege from the English during the Hundred Years' War. A stained glass window in the cathedral depicts her story. There is a great view of the city from the top of the bell towers.










