Discover Saint-martin-des-bois: Loir-et-Cher's Hidden Gems

Go on board a helicopter for a ride through the air and discover prestigious castles in Val de Loire! GO ON BOARD A HELICOPTER FOR A RIDE THROUGH THE AIR AND DISCOVER PRESTIGIOUS CASTLES IN VAL DE LOIRE. Once comfortably in the helicopter, take off and overlook the region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once in the air, you will feel the thrill of flying. Throughout the 75km tour, observe the sites, famous châteaux and opulent houses, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Grange de Meslay * Château de Jallanges * The Vouvray Vineyards * Château de Noizay * Pagoda of Chanteloup * The Clos Lucé * Château d'Amboise * The Gardens of Valmer Castle * Château de Beaumont-la-Ronce   Have a unique experience with stunning views of emblematic sites and monuments.

GO AND DISCOVER THE CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE ON A HELICOPTER FLIGHT! Leaving from Bellvile heliport, you will board a luxury helicopter and will take off for a flight over a region with a rich history. During your flight, you will admire the panoramic view over the splendid houses that make up some of the history of France: Haute Barde Castle, Meslay Grange, Jallanges Castle, the Vouvray vineyards, Noizay Castle, Chanteloup Pagoda, Lucé Close, Amboise Castle, the Valmer Gardens, Beaumont-la-Ronce Castle... Between castles, you will fly over The Loire and take in the beautifull panoramic landscapes around the river.

Do you want to have an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire? Then fly over the most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a helicopter ride!  DO YOU WANT TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE? THEN FLY OVER THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A HELICOPTER RIDE. Enjoy panoramic views of the Loire Valley, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while on this one-hour flight. Manors, houses, and some of the most beautiful castles will be within reach and offer spectacular scenes. You will feel the thrill of flying as you overlook the 170km expanse of land. Take in stunning aerial views of: * Château de Blois * Château de Chambord * Château de Cheverny * The Chaumont Estate * Château de Chenonceau * Château d'Amboise A day of wonder and history awaits on this aerial adventure!

Fly over the prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a private helicopter ride. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade! FLY OVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A PRIVATE HELICOPTER RIDE. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade. Once comfortably in your private four-seater helicopter, take off smoothly and make the most of the 40-minute flight to take in the exceptional aerial panorama. See some of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley in a new light; from the Chenonceau to Amboise, and even the Pagoda of Chanteloup. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience!

Make the most of a unique opportunity of having a private four-seater helicopter and fly with family or friends for an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire! MAKE THE MOST OF A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING A PRIVATE FOUR-SEATER HELICOPTER AND FLY WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is recognised for its many châteaux built throughout its territory. Upon departing the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off in your helicopter and discover this renowned domain. Your aerial trip will last 30 minutes, during which you can see historical sites and prestigious castles such as the Châteaux de Langeais, Villandry and Luynes. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience in the air!

Take off and fly over Pays de Racan. On board your helicopter, enjoy exceptional panoramic views of this rural territory filled with impressive castles. TAKE OFF AND FLY OVER PAYS DE RACAN. ON BOARD YOUR HELICOPTER, ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THIS RURAL TERRITORY FILLED WITH IMPRESSIVE CASTLES. Leaving the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off smoothly for a 45km tour throughout Val de Loire. While on this thrilling flight, observe natural and authentic landscapes. Under your feet, you can find several important castles in French history, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Château de Beaumont la Ronce * La Cantinière * Château de Fontenailles * Collégiale de Bueil en Touraine * Gué du Roi * Château de Gêne * Château de Breuil * Château de la Roche Racan * Château de la Donneterie Feast your eyes on these famous sites and have an unforgettable thrill-filled ride through the air as you discover royal heritage!

Visit the impressive and elegant Château d'Amboise, an important historical site overlooking the Loire Valley. VISIT THE IMPRESSIVE AND ELEGANT CHÂTEAU D'AMBOISE, AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL SITE OVERLOOKING THE LOIRE VALLEY. From its royal dwellings and watch towers to its vast gardens, this prestigious castle offers visitors plenty of refined sites to explore. The Château d'Amboise boasts artistic elegance from the Renaissance period and offers a remarkable panorama of the Loire Valley. Once a former medieval fortress, it was transformed into the royal residence under the reign of French Kings Charles VIII and François I. Whether you choose the self-guided or audio-guided tour, you'll discover the exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance-style furniture in the royal appartments. You'll be free to explore the areas that interest you, including the impressive watch towers, the Saint-Hubert Chapel which contains Leonard de Vinci’s remains, and the ornate gardens which look out across the Loire. Be swept away by the charm and beauty of this stunning Renaissance castle in Val de Loire!

Visit the most prestigious Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a whole-day excursion to Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny and Chambord! VISIT THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A WHOLE-DAY EXCURSION TO CHENONCEAU, AMBOISE, CHEVERNY AND CHAMBORD. Once comfortably seated in your minibus, leave Tours and head to the Château de Chenonceau. Explore the castle and its formal gardens freely before heading to the Château d’Amboise. Here you can admire architecture subtly combining Gothic and Renaissance-style art. You will be given a break for lunch, then head to the Château de Chambord, the largest of the Loire Valley. End your day with a visit to the renowned Château de Cheverny. Discover all the secrets of these iconic Châteaux during this extraordinary day in Val de Loire!

Discover the Châteaux in Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, and Chambord in addition to the Villandry Gardens on an excursion departing Tours! DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAUX IN AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, CHENONCEAU, AND CHAMBORD IN ADDITION TO THE VILLANDRY GARDENS ON AN EXCURSION DEPARTING TOURS! Set off from Tours on board an air-conditioned minibus and head to the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Explore this castle that was built in the 16th century on an island in the middle of the Indre River. Then, go to the Villandry Gardens, known as one of the most beautiful gardens in France. After you enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant in Tours, go to one of the greatest works of art of the Renaissance period: the Château de Chenonceau. End your day with a visit to the renowned Château de Chambord, built by François I in the 16th century. Enjoy a day of discovering exceptional UNESCO Heritage Sites in Val de Loire.

Discover the Renaissance Châteaux in Val de Loire on a day-long excursion leaving from Tours!  Make the most of this opportunity and visit the Châteaux d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chambord and Chenonceau. DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAUX D’AMBOISE, CLOS LUCÉ, CHAMBORD AND CHENONCEAU. Leaving from Tours, board an air-conditioned minibus and head towards Château d’Amboise. Explore this prestigious testament to Gothic and Renaissance-style architecture freely, where it is assumed that Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Enter the artist’s private home on a visit to this last official residence: the Château du Clos Lucé and its park. After a delicious lunch at a small restaurant in Amboise, your minibus will take you to the Château de Chambord for a tour of the splendid Estate built by François 1st. End your day by discovering the unique architecture of the formal gardens at the Château de Chenonceau. A culturally enriching day of exploring prominent historical French landmarks awaits you!

Nave from the 15th century, chapel from the 13th centuy, (old monk chapel), open on the nave in 1808, dungeon, bells from the 11th century.

Located in the Perche Regional Nature Park, we invite you to discover our Andalusian donkey farm. Educational presentation of donkeys: their characteristics, origins, different breeds, and uses. Visits are by appointment only and limited to a maximum of 5 people.

Alain Vernholes has a story to tell about each of the 500 trees he has planted on his Boiscordes property in Rémalard: from the fruit of the service tree that has to be digested by birds in order to germinate, to the cross-fertilisation of two varieties of elms to create a hybrid resistant to the Dutch Elm Disease which decimated the entire European population of elms, to how he managed to bring back seeds and young plants from his travels in the Americas, Asia and throughout Europe. Take a tour guided by Alain Vernholes and enjoy the glorious autumn colours in his arboretum.

In a contemporary building bearing the French High Quality Environmental Standard label, come and taste our cider, apple juice, Pommeau and Calvados. Family-run 22-hecatre estate of cider apple orchards since 1990, organic farming. Shop with column still. Video ‘cider of the past and present’ (20 min) in French and English. Tasting session: cider, apple juice, Trahant liqueur, cider jam, Calvados. Shop. Fête du Cidre during the last weekend of October.

Castle from the 17th and 18th century. Outside tour only.

Manoir de la Gauberdière: 1494 - 1505 The Manoir de la GAUBERDIERE is a typical late-15th century Norman manor of the Perche area. Attached to the right hand side of the building is a bread oven and bakery. The outbuildings opposite date from the same time. To the left of the Manoir, the chapel dating from around 1540 is typically renaissance. Free entry to the grounds, the chapel (including the interior) the outbuildings, the great hall and the bakery. Visitors receive a tour leaflet and there are information boards around the site.

In an authentic Percheron setting, and after a warm welcome near the mill, set off with Michel to meet a dozen or so horses of all ages, while you listen to the stories of a genuine Perche "breeder". Michel is always happy to share his expert knowledge and you can't help but feel his passion…

18th-century château with a 19th-century grounds. Outdoor visit of the park and the vegetable garden. Created in the 19th century, the Lorière park is an English-style garden with lawns, woods and groves of exotic trees: Sequoias Wellingtonia, Calabria black pines, Lebanon cedars, Virginia junipers and a spectacular western red cedar. As you stroll through the park, discover lovely views to the south and west of the hills of the Perche region. The walled vegetable garden was redesigned in the spirit of vegetable plots of yesteryear and has been awarded the "Potager de France" label. The rose garden has been awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label.

This is the story of the happy union of a typical farm and a modern garden in the heart of the Perche region. On this charming, typical farm, a horticultural dreamer created this garden: Le Jardin François. Some of the most elegant plants grow alongside the most humble, the most ancient with brand-new varieties. Depending on the season, you can explore the ponds, the aquatic gardens and flowers such as azaleas, camellias, lilies, cyclamens and many others. Le Jardin François also loves music and musicians, with concerts in the open-air theatres and in the Orangerie. Bed & breakfast. Taste the farm’s products: cider, apple juice, pommeau and calvados

Manor from the 14th and 16th century (the oldest of the Perche region). Stronghold from the Hundred Years' War, embellished under Louis XII and Henri IV, but aslo partly destroyed. Dungeon, 2 towers, portcullis unique in France. A Galery from the Renaissance periode, 2 stairs from Henri IV and an amazing fireplace. Tour of the inside and of the outside.

Traditional cuisine and set-price workday menus.

In this charming village, you'll find a typical café-restaurant offering a wide range of themed evenings. It is located very close to the Jules DESBOIS museum.

Enjoy traditional French cuisine in Auverse.

Workers' lunch from Monday to Friday

La Planque en Perche is a country house in the heart of the Perche hills. An establishment that combines restaurant and bed & breakfast. Here you can enjoy nature and the passing of time. The restaurant's seasonal cuisine showcases the work of local growers and breeders. Traditional with a touch of Asia.

This farmhouse inn has been awarded the "Welcome to the Farm" label for its local produce. The menus are prepared with ducks reared and processed on the farm. Two menus are available: Menu with the farm plate and menu with a plate of foie gras. Enjoy your meal!

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La Pinière : Near the côteaux of the Loir and its vineyards, this corner of Touraine will let you recharge your batteries in preserved countryside on the banks of the Dême (ideal for fishing).