Discover Houssay, Loir-et-Cher: a hidden gem

Discover a picturesque route through the forest, past the beautiful Étang de la Herse and its miraculous spring.

Departing from Bellême, this cycle ride idea is perfect for the whole family. This 38-km cycle ride will be an opportunity to explore the Perche area and its hilly landscapes.

La Moussetière Pepperpot Turrets A journey back in time among the forest and bocages. You will admire the manor houses, including those in La Moussetière, with round pepperpot turrets, and discover some of the curiosities of the Remalard area.

This hike is the second stage of an 8-day, 220-km circuit, the Tour des Collines du Perche. During this second stage, you will gradually leave the Vallée de l’Huisne and enter the forest area with its foothills, coming out at Bretoncelles before going back in and then reaching the village of Moutiers-au-Perche, which is nestled in the Vallée de la Corbionne.

Say it with flowers! Explore the Perche area’s villages in bloom. A well-being route where the beauty of plants and flowers is combined with remarkable architectural heritage. Admire the castles and manor houses in Boissy-Maugis, Maison-Maugis and Monceaux-au-Perche, the impressive “cathedral of the fields” in La Chapelle-Montligeon and Réno-Valdieu’s majestic forest.

Bellême Forest extends over the gentle Perche hills. Covered with majestic oak trees, a piece of ancient Gaul still lives on here.

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!

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.

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!

Soar above Val de Loire and discover the prestigious Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a royal 90-minute flight on an ultralight aircraft! SOAR ABOVE VAL DE LOIRE AND DISCOVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A ROYAL 90-MINUTE FLIGHT ON AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for the numerous castles built on its territory. Start your introductory session by meeting your pilot instructor, a native of the region who is passionate about its history, and who will accompany you throughout the day’s activity. After you discover the universe of ultralight aviation, go on board the plane and fly over the historical sites that give Val de Loire its prestige and fame. You will have the unique opportunity of flying over: * The Loire Valley * Château de Chaumont sur Loire * Amboise * The Pagoda of Chanteloup * Chenonceau * Montrichard * The Pontlevoy Abbey * The Medieval Château de Fougères sur Bièvre * Château de Cheverny * Villesavin * The Estate of Chambord * Château de Ménars * Château of St. Denis sur Loire * Blois, the Town of Art and History. Spend an unforgettable and exciting moment as you discover the locations that played an important role in French history.

Soar above Val de Loire on this ultralight-aviation initiation session. Admire the Châteaux and Towns of Art and History! SOAR ABOVE VAL DE LOIRE ON THIS ULTRALIGHT-AVIATION INITIATION SESSION. ADMIRE THE CHÂTEAUX AND TOWNS OF ART AND HISTORY. An enthusiastic pilot instructor from the region will guide you throughout this unique experience. After being introduced to the universe of ultralight aviation, you will visit exceptional sites. Once comfortably on board the motorised ultralight aircraft, start flying over the Loire Valley and head towards the famous Renaissance Château in Chaumont-Sur-Loire. Then, fly over Blois, the Town of Art and History, and its famous castle, before heading back to the base in Chouzy. A thrill-filled escapade through the air above a UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits you!

Fly over the Château in Chambord or Chenonceaux on an introductory flight aboard an ultralight aircraft! Have a unique experience in Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. FLY OVER THE CHÂTEAU IN CHAMBORD OR CHENONCEAUX ON AN INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT ABOARD AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT! Your pilot instructor, an enthusiastic and well-informed native of the region, will welcome you upon arrival. He will accompany you throughout your initiation session. Discover the universe of ultralight aviation before taking flight on a breath-taking aerial escapade above the prestigious Renaissance Châteaux. Choose one of two locations: The Château de Chambord: fly over sites in Blois, Cheverny, Ménard, Chaumont and Chouzy The Château de Chenonceau: fly over sites in Chaumont, Amboise and Montrichard Feast your eyes and enjoy this sensational and unique experience above the essential historical sites in Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Discover the secrets of piloting an ultralight aircraft and take the controls during an introductory session. Fly above the Châteaux and other exceptional sites in Val de Loire! DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF PILOTING AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT AND TAKE THE CONTROLS DURING AN INTRODUCTORY SESSION. FLY ABOVE THE CHÂTEAUX AND OTHER EXCEPTIONAL SITES IN VAL DE LOIRE! Start your training by meeting your pilot instructor, a native of the region who is passionate about its history. Learn about the universe of ultralight aviation with your instructor and learn the intricate details of flying. Board the passenger side and observe how the plane is controlled while familiarising yourself with the take-off, turns, landing, and other flying techniques. As you ascend through the sky, appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the region, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, take the controls and have an exciting expiring piloting the aircraft as you see historical sites that have given Val de Loire its fame and prestige. Choose between: * The Châteaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Cheverny and Chambord * The Châteaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Amboise and Chenonceau Have an unforgettable and exciting moment as you discover the locations that played an important role in French history.

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.

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 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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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).