Sologne - Chasse – Golf – Cheval – Loiret

L’Orée des Chênes is also a cultural, sporty and recreational environment.

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Activity specific to the Sologne, hunting is steeped in the history of our region:

On the territory of l'Orée des Chênes and also on the adjacent La Ferme des Boistards.

For relaxation or competition, the Sologne area golf courses excel:

        The Sologne Golf at La Ferté Saint Aubin
        The Aisse Golf at La Ferté Saint Aubin
        The Limère Golf at Ardon, located 12 kms
        The Marcilly en Villette Golf, located 9 kms
        The Sully sur Loire Golf, located 39 kms

Explore this wonderful country on horseback:

        The Vinauger Pony Club at La Ferté Saint Aubin
        The Poulardière Equestrian Centre at Marcilly en Villette
        The Quatre Routes Equestrian Centre at Ménestreau

... or more unusual, for example:

        Motor sport: Off Road in La Ferté Saint Aubin
        Ballooning: Ballons de Loire in Jouy le Potier
        Trapshooting at Vouzon
        Thalassotherapy: Les Balnéades in Ardon
        Centre Parks in Chaumont sur Tharonne
        Canoeing at L'Ile Charlemagne in Orléans

At the heart of the Loire Valley, a region rich in history:

        Castle of La Ferté Saint Aubin

Castles: Chambord, Cheverny, …

        Cathedral of Orléans
        Basilica of Cléry Saint André
        Oratory of Germiny des Près
        Abbey of Saint Benoit sur Loire...

Art and culture ... places and works to discover:

        Maison du Cerf at Ligny le Ribault, Villeny
        House of Magic in Blois
        Gien Factory...

Walks & tours:

        The banks of the Loire
        The mills of Loiret
        The villages of the Sologne...

Specialties to discover:

        The pear of Olivet
        The honey of Sologne
        The andouille of Jargeau
        The vinegar of Orléans
        The Tarte Tatin of Lamotte Beuvron
        The saffron of Gatinais...