L’Orée des Chênes is also a cultural, sporty and recreational environment. (Click on the links for more info) Hunting Hunting Golf Golf Equestrian Equestrian Various sports Various sports Historical Historical Museums and sights Museums and sights Gourmet specialities Gourmet specialities 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          Center 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, … Local place of interest :         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 caviar of Sologne         The saffron of Gatinais...