Les Pins - Self catering gite holiday home rental with swimming pool, accommodation in Loire et Cher, Loire Valley, France
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This section includes info about chateaux, vineyards, zoos, dining, shopping, golf, cycling, walking & other sports, theme parks, tours and many activites in the area and Loire Valley.
 

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PLACES TO VISIT
View of Château d'Amboise over the Loire river

Les Pins self-catering holiday accommodation is ideally situated in the Loire Valley, France for visiting the renowned chateaux of the area, including the famous Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, Amboise and Chateau du Moulin.

There are many beautiful towns and villages to visit nearby with their traditional markets, including Blois, Amboise, Montrichard and Saint Aignan, which are all within 30 minutes drive.

The area is abundant with vineyards where you can taste and purchase wines.

Many sporting activities are available if you wish to keep active.

One of the best zoos in Europe is only 15 minutes drive. The very impressive Futuroscope theme park is just over an hour away. Other activities nearby include an aquarium, mini-chateaux park, various other theme parks and balloon or aircraft trips.

Château de Valençay
Zebras in the African Enclosure at the Zoo Parc de Beauval Saint Aignan Chateau
The famous Château de Chenonceau on the Cher river View of a typical Loire Valley vineyard in the area
SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Supermarket and bread - 12min walk, otherwise you can find everything you are likely to need in the mediaeval market town of St Aignan.

Restaurants: Well what else do you come to France for? Two within 5 min walk (important if you enjoy your wine) both good at each end of the price range. Another 4 in St Aignan (2km) all in their different characters to be highly recommended and others to be discovered. See our French food, wine & cooking resources for further inspiration.

ACTIVITIES

Please look at our Resources page where we have listed all the popular websites for the chateaux, vineyards, sporting facilities, theme parks and other activities & entertainment in the area.

This is a brief proximity guide to some of the activities.

Activity Distance in Kms
Tennis 2
Golf 30
Horse-riding 5
Cycling 0
Walking 1
Sailing 3
Balloon Rides 3
Helicopter & Aeroplane tours 15
 
WEATHER

The chart below shows the typical monthly weather for the area.

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Weather Chart showing the typical weather in the Loir et Cher area of the Loire Valley