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6 campsites in France, Val de Loire for Cher

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Camping les Pins Onlycamp
Camping Les Pins Only camp is very close to the picturesque village of Nançay. The site is situated in a lovely forested area south of the city of Orléans. This region in central France is known as an excellent area for walking and cycling. The site has 87 hard ground pitches, 51 of which are for touring units and have 8/10amp hook-up points available. Pitches are spacious and offer plenty of privacy and shade as the trees mark out the pitches, further strengthening the natural setting. There are also 16 seasonal and 20 mobile homes or glamping tents available to hire.
Camping les Etangs
Les Etangs is a site of just over 100 pitches, close to the Sancerre vineyards and the lakes of the Sologne. A member of the Flower group, this site extends over two hectares and borders a small lake (suitable for fishing). Pitches are large and grassy (most have electrical connections). There are chalets available to rent.
Terracamps Camping de l’Ile
Two hours from Paris, on the left bank of the Loire river, between Burgundy and Berry, Camping de l'île borders the flowery town of Cosne-Sur-Loire. Camping de l’Ile has 180 spacious, well-maintained touring pitches, many set in shaded areas as the campsite is in a forest. There are plenty of activities for the children to enjoy while staying at this campsite as it offers a playground and a bouncy castle. There's also plenty to do for the slightly older as there is a multi-sport field, jeu-de-boules pitch, beach volleyball court and table tennis table. If that wasn't enough to keep occupied, then there is mini-golf to enjoy; there is also an entertainment programme that runs at least two times a week in the summer months. The camping site is next to the Loire river, which means it's the perfect place for canoeists and kayakers as you can paddle down the river at a leisurely pace straight from the campsite. The on-site restaurant offers a limited menu; Take-away meals are also available. From the terrace, you can look out over the Loire river. This makes enjoying a bite outside even more fun! The campground shop offers fresh bread and necessities.
Village Loisirs de Goule
Village Loisirs de Goule is a large campsite and leisure park located in the heart of the Berry region of France. It is situated in a peaceful, natural setting on the banks of the Étang de Goule recreational lake. Camping Village Loisirs de Goule offers 50 touring pitches, of which electric hookup points are available. The spacious pitches are integrated into the natural surroundings, with plenty of mature trees providing shade during the summer months, and hedges give additional separation to each pitch, giving privacy. 
Terracamps Camping de Bourges
Set up for a stay at Terracamps Camping de Bourges, and you’ll be within easy reach (whether walking or cycling) of many attractions and useful amenities. Here you'll camp on the edge of the historic centre of Bourges, which has been identified by UNESCO for its world heritage cathedral. This campsite is ideal for a stopover for a city visit.
Camping Les Portes de Sancerre
The site is situated on the banks of the Loire, just a few miles from the A77 motorway and as such is well placed as an overnight stopover point. There are 85 pitches, 59 for touring all with 10A electricity. However, it should also be considered for longer stays as it is close to the medieval town of Sancerre which is perched high on a hill and surrounded by vine-covered slopes. Visit the village of Chavignol where you can taste the wine and cheese direct from the producer. There are facilities for tennis, canoeing and bicycle hire just outside the site and a baker is just five minutes walk.

Val de Loire

With over one hundred of France’s finest châteaux, this is a region to inspire the imagination. The Loire valley is a charming region of lush countryside, fields of sunflowers, rolling vineyards and of course the great river itself.

Azay-le-Rideau

Majestic châteaux, steeped in history and overflowing with treasures, vividly illustrate the long and colourful past of the Loire. These splendid buildings, frequented by France’s nobility for centuries, are set beside the mighty River Loire and provided the inspiration for the fairytale castles in Sleeping Beauty and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Known as the Garden of France, the region is fertile, characterised by soft green valleys and lush vineyards producing Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc among other varietals.

But there’s much more to the Loire than castles and wine – Romanesque churches, Gothic abbeys and troglodyte caves are among the region’s other attractions. The exploring can be tempered by leisurely breaks in local cafés, where an hour over coffee or a light lunch can fly by; indeed, a visit here is incomplete without a taste of Fromage de Chèvre Fermier, the exquisite, locally produced goats cheese, or a refreshing glass of Sancerre.

The undemanding landscape and array of sights and sounds make the Loire a fabulous place to walk or cycle through. Its many attractions mean visitors can take each day at their own pace with plenty of time to soak up the surroundings.

For centuries the Loire Valley was frequented by French royalty and the great river winds its way past some of the country’s most magnificent châteaux: Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, with its famous arches that span the river and appear to ‘float’ on the water, and the fairytale Ussé with myriad magical turrets are just some of the highlights. Known as the Garden of France, the Loire’s mild climate and fertile landscape of soft green valleys and fields of flowers makes it a favourite with visitors.

Loire is renowned for its wines - there are hundreds to choose from and all are produced from vineyards stretching along the main course of the river. Tastings can be arranged at the wineries, or the local produce simply enjoyed with a regional dish in the lazy evening sunshine. Take a break from the ostentation of the châteaux by visiting the Loire's troglodyte caves, tiny Romanesque churches and picturesque villages, or by taking a trip to Blois and Tours, elegant cities with fine architecture and museums. Paris itself is only one hour by TGV.

Loire Valley Blogs

Châteaux of the Loire

Russell Wheldon | 30 Jan 2017 | Read time: 4m 38s

From Château d’Anet in the North to Culan in the South, they offer some of the most spectacular architecture in the world. A magnificent illustration of French thought and design, each of the Loire châteaux tells a story of the region.
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Chateau De Chambord
PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of interest

Château de Chambord

Amboise: Château; Leonardo da Vinci museum.

Beauregard: Château with Delft tiled floors.

Blois: Château with architecture from Middle Ages to Neo-Classical periods.

Chambord: Renaissance château.

Chartres: Cathedral with stained glass windows.

Chinon: Old town; Joan of Arc museum

Loches: Old town; château and its fortifications.

Orléans: Holy Cross cathedral; house of Joan of Arc.

Tours: Renaissance and Neo-Classical mansions; cathedral of St Gatien.

Vendôme: Tour St Martin; La Trinité.

Villandry: Famous Renaissance gardens

CUISINE OF THE REGION
Tarte Tatin

Cuisine of the region

Wild duck, pheasant, hare, deer, and quail are classics, and fresh water fish such as salmon, perch and trout are favourites. Specialities include rillettes, andouillettes, tripe, mushrooms, and regional cheeses such as Pouligny St. Pierre and Ste. Maure de Touraine, and Petit Sable and Ardoises d’Angers cookies.

Pommes Bonne Femme: Baked apples stuffed with jam.

Tarte à la citrouille: Pumpkin tart.

Tarte Tatin: Upside-down tart of caramelised apples and pastry.