Parks & gardens

Need to recharge your batteries in the shade of tall trees
as you listen to birdsong?

Take a rhododendron walk in the park at Châteauneuf-sur-Loire and see the remarkable trees that bear witness to the town’s rich historical past.

You can also discover the “Jardin Remarquable” at the Arboretum des Grandes Bruyères in Ingrannes:
a 14-hectare ecological park with over 7,000 trees!

The Arboretum offers a wide range of events all year round for young and old alike.

Looking for a natural, unspoilt setting on the banks of the Loire or in the valley?

The Loire Valley and Orléans Forest is a nature destination par excellence where the biodiversity of flora and fauna reigns supreme.

Discover the Courpain site at Ouvrouër-les-Champs
and the Varinnes nature reserve at Saint-Martin-d’Abbat.

Numerous natural areas in the Val de Loire and Forêt d’Orléans are accessible on foot or by bike all along the banks of the Loire.

Want to get up high and explore the Orléans forest?

Climb the 157 steps to the Caillettes lookout between Seichebrières and Nibelle.
Numerous hiking trails through the forest allow you to immerse yourself in the largest state-owned forest in mainland France.

Recharge your batteries in the Loire Valley and breathe in the forest!