TRAVEL INVITE
A special tour “off the beaten track”.
Between September and October, listen to the bellowing stags and experience the impressive phenomenon of the deer rut.
The Sologne, situated between the River Loire and the River Cher, is renowned for its forests (birch, beech, pine, oak), heathland and natural ponds.
The cuisine in this region is hearty and traditional. During the season you can find game and mushrooms on the menu. The goat cheese is delicious.
During your trip, you will experience the authentic atmosphere of the Sologne. You will stay in the heart of the region, your hotel being located in a picturesque village close to Chambord.
Enjoy and experience the French way of life with traditional gastronomy, local farmers markets with their local produce and the wines of the River Loire. You will also visit some of the greatest Chateaux of the Loire castles like Chambord and Cheverny.
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Duration : 5 days
Type of trip : wine and gastronomy, tourism, nature and wildlife
This trip is ideal for connaisseurs as well as for beginners
From September to October
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL
Arrival at the airport of Tours.
Check in at the hotel in the heart of the Sologne.
Welcome drink and dinner at the gastronomic restaurant of your hotel.
DAY 2 : CHAMBORD AND CHEVERNY
Visit to 2 of the greatest French Chateaux : Chambord and Cheverny
In Cheverny, wine tasting and light lunch on the theme: wine and food pairings.
At night, go deer watching in the forest to hear the bellowing of the stags in mating season.
DAY 3 : TWILIGHT TRIP ON THE RIVER LOIRE
Take a walk in the forest on the lookout for wild boar! Discover the wildlife with a local guide. Visit a goat cheese farm and taste the cheeses.
At the end of the day, another experience of the wildlife with a twilight boat trip on the River Loire.
DAY 4 : THE RIVER CHER
A day dedicated to the south of the Sologne.
Visit the vineyards of Quincy and Reuilly. Going further downstream of the river Cher, visit another winery with Sauvignon Blanc.
Stopping in several villages along the river, you will discover the peaceful enchantment of the Cher Valley.
Cocktail reception with the results of the quiz.
Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
DAY 5
Breakfast and check-out of the hotel.
Transfer to the airport of Tours.
OTHER INFORMATION
They are direct flights from London to the airport of Tours.
