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The Loir Valley is home to a number of major sites, including La Flèche Zoo, one of the five busiest zoos in France, renowned for the quality of its facilities and its commitment to animal conservation. From the Château du Lude to the Maison du Tourisme et du Vignoble, via the Vallée du Loir by bike or the forêt de Bercé, you’ll discover a rich and diverse heritage that’s within easy reach.

The Vallée du Loir is a rich and varied place to discover nature, heritage and know-how.

Safari Lodges & Suites at La Flèche Zoo
Have you always dreamt of sleeping amongst wolves or polar bears? In a unique and prestigious setting, spend an unforgettable night with your family in the Safaris Lodges at La...
Montabon railway roundhouse
Located in Montabon, in the heart of the Loir Valley, the Montabon railway roundhouse is a remarkable example of the industrial and railway heritage of the Sarthe region. This...
Maison du Tourisme et du Vignoble
Famous for its sunny terraces, its legendary hotel, its cycling trails, its shops and antiques, the village of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is now also a meeting place for the...
Forêt de Bercé
The green lung of the Loir Valley, the 5400-hectare Bercé state forest is managed by theOffice National des Forêts. It represents a veritable reservoir of natural wealth, with...
Château de Baugé
In the Vallée du Loir, at Baugé-en-Anjou, visit two emblematic sites that are steeped in history: the Château de Baugé, home of the famous King René, and the Apothicairerie de...
La Flèche Zoo
La Flèche Zoo is one of the five largest zoos in France. It houses over 1,500 animals of 150 species, spread over 18 hectares. Polar bears, Sumatran tigers, giraffes–...
Le Lude Castle
Considered to be the most northerly of the Loire châteaux, it is one of the few large châteaux still inhabited by a family that has occupied it for 260 years. It is a precious...
La rue des brocantes
Small pleasures abound in the Vallée du Loir and more particularly in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. Between castles and old stones, hillsides and gourmet products, the atmosphere is...
Loir Valley by bike
The Loir Valley by bike, a 100% authentic getaway! Saddle up for 320km of gentle cycling along the Loir!Starting at the source of the river at Saint-Eman, near Chartres, head...

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