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things to do in winter il Loiret

Is there nothing to do in winter?


Is there nothing to do in winter?
Of course there are! Many sites are open to visitors all year round.
For example, you can make a day trip to the castle of Sully, the oratory of Germigny des prés, the abbey of St Benoit sur Loire and its interpretation centre.
Or stay close to B&B L'Echappée Belle and visit the Gien Faience Museum and the Castle Museum, then go to Briare to see the canal bridge and the enamels in the village church.
The beautiful village of Aubigny sur Nere awaits you, as well as its interpretation centre at the Stuart Castle, where you can discover why this piece of Scotland existed in French territory. You can extend your route to the castle of La Chapelle d'Angillon, which is also open all year round. Why not extend this tour to discover the Pôle des étoiles in Nançay?
Or perhaps you would prefer to do some wine tourism. Visit the Menetou Salon and the La Borne ceramics centre in Henrichemont. Then on to Sancerre, where you will discover a beautiful village and treat your taste buds.
Want to visit a royal city? Bourges, with its magnificent Jacques Coeur palace and cathedral, can be a day trip.
And of course, the banks of the Loire, the canals, the forests of Orléans and Sologne remain open!


Orleans' vinegar

Visit the last vinegar factory in Orleans

From December to March, you can enjoy guided tours of the Martin Pouret vinegar factory in Orléans.


Since the Middle Ages, Orléans has had several hundred vinegar factories and its wine vinegar is one of the most famous.

You can taste it at the table d'hôtes of L'Echappée Belle.


The last one in operation opens its doors to you on several dates from December to the end of February.


Reservations are required here.


Murder party on the Route Jacques Coeur

Murder in the Castle on the Route Jacques Coeur

The castles of the Route Jacques Coeur will be hosting "Mystery in the Castle" evenings.

Thanks to actors, you can become a detective and take part in this giant Cluedo.
Humour and suspense will be the order of the day.

Different dates are scheduled each year from February to November.


Quintet  Aquilon in Briare

22 February: where are the women - Quintette Aquilon in Briare

22 February: where are the women - Quintette Aquilon in Briare

An original programme by an internationally renowned quintet in Briare on 22 February 2023 as part of the beautiful 2023 season of "Autrement Classique".


Aquilon plays exclusively works by female composers from the 19th century to the present day. Humour is also used to encourage reflection on the place of women in classical music.


Reservation here.


Easter bed and breakfast Gien

Easter in L'Echappée Belle

If you are staying in L'Échappée Belle during the Easter holidays, you will be able to enjoy the reopening of many castles and parks. The beautiful days are back!

And the Easter weekend is full of activities. Guided tours, egg hunts...

And for the "big kids" that you are, there are a few surprises waiting for you at L'Echappée Belle.


Iris bloom at Cayeux in Poilly lez Gien

In May, the iris bloom in Gien

In May, the iris bloom in GienIn May, the great iris grower Cayeux, located in Poilly lez Gien, opens its doors to you to admire the flowering of its irises.


Classic or modern creations, small or large, early or late, reblooming or not, you will discover the rich variety of this magnificent flower. A real firework of colours.


You will also be able to buy some on the spot if you wish.


Historical hours in Sully

20, 21 May, Historical Hours

As every year, Sully sur Loire hosts the Historical Hours.

More than 1000 people in costume evoke history, from the Middle Ages to the Vietnam War.

A real journey through time around the castle of Sully.


Parades, re-enactments, demonstrations, but also market and shows.


The Rose Road in Loiret

The Rose Route in May and June

For nature lovers, the Loiret has much to offer, with magnificent parks and arboretums to visit.
But the Loiret is also famous for its roses, and there is a tourist route dedicated to them.
L'Echappée Belle, with its rose garden, is one of the accommodations on this route.

Roses are in bloom from May to October, but the best time to see the most roses is between the end of May and June.
Numerous parks, rose gardens, rose growers... welcome you and show you their most beautiful roses. And like the table d'hôtes of L'Echappée Belle, the rose is also on the menus of the restaurants along the route.


Acacia flowers Doughnut Festival

Last Sunday in May: the Acacia flowers Doughnut Festival

This is an original event, near L'Echappée Belle.
In Lion en Sullias, every last Sunday of May, the Acacia Flower Doughnut Festival is held.

Come and try this speciality and discover that honey is not the only purpose of this delicate flower.
There will also be concerts, a flea market, entertainment and a guided tour of the town.


Sancerre village

1st WE of June, Wine Fair in Sancerre

The Wine Fair is back in the beautiful village of Sancerre. Take advantage of this event to visit but also to taste. You buy a glass at 6€ and you can go from stand to stand to taste the wines of the different producers. With moderation, of course.


Rendez-Vous in the Gardens Loiret

Rendez-Vous in the Gardens 1st WE in  June

On the first weekend of june, in France, the "Rendez-vous aux jardins" will take place. This is an opportunity to discover the many parks and gardens in the region by taking advantage of special events during the weekend.

You can also take advantage of the advice of gardeners or owners who will also be present for these days.

Among others, guided tours of the personal garden of André Eve, the famous rose gardener, or activities at the Château de la Bussière.


Sully sur Loire Festival

Sully sur Loire Festival in June

The music festival of Sully sur Loire (which also takes place in the surrounding communes) takes place in June.

Each year, internationally renowned artists of all styles perform in the Loiret (in 2021, Compay SegThe music festival of Sully sur Loire (which also takes place in the surrounding communes) takes place in June.
undo, Gautier Capuçon, Joachim Horsley, Michel Portal, Electro Deluxe among others).

The 2023 programme to come and bookings here.


Aubigny sur Nère Franco-Scottish festival

Mid-July, Scotland is in Aubigny/Nère

From 14 to 16 July, Aubigny sur Nère organises the Franco-Scottish Festival. Parades and pipe band competition, Highland games, medieval market, fireworks...

This piece of French territory was a Scottish enclave for several centuries.

The King of France gave it to the Stuarts in gratitude for their contribution to the war against the English.

This is a fascinating history that you can discover thanks to the exhibition at the Stuart Castle in Aubigny.


Saint Sauveur en Puisaye potter's fair

The Puisaye Potters' Fair

Also on 15 and 16 July, opposite the Colette museum, the potters' fair takes place in Saint Sauveur en Puisaye, not far from the Saint Fargeau castle.

More than 70 exhibitors are waiting for you on these lands where pottery has a long history.

Take a tour of the town of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, renowned since the 14th century for the quality of its pottery thanks to its exceptional clay soil.


Romantic Piano Days Festival 2023 in Briare

Romantic Piano Days Festival

Organised by Autrement Classique, this festival takes place every year in Briare. In 2023, it will take place from 18 to 23 July.

Concerts are organised in the auditorium or in the open air, like this 2022 concert "Chopin les pieds dans l'eau", which took place on the Briare canal bridge and was a great success.

Exceptional historical instruments, chamber music ensembles, symphony orchestras, opera singers... are all on hand to promote the Romantic piano.

Programme 2023 to come and reservations here.


Fireworks in Rogny les sept écluses

One of the most beautiful pyromelodic shows in France

On July 29th, as every year for the last 50 years, the international fireworks manufacturer Ruggieri will offer us a magnificent show above the Briare Canal in Rogny les Sept Ecluses.

45 minutes to dazzle you in a family and friendly atmosphere. You can enjoy the site before the show, eat on site or take a picnic to enjoy on the grass by the water.


Saint Brisson sur Loire Castle Nocturnes

The nocturnes of the Saint Brisson sur Loire Castle

The Saint-Brisson sur Loire Castle  offers night-time activities during the summer season.

Aperitif at the Château on Saturday evenings. From 7pm to 11.45pm, music, wine and local products to taste.

The "Night of the Stars" with a visit of the castle in the dark and silence. Then an evening of observation on the deckchairs in front of the castle.


Or even night-time activities for the Heritage Days.


Fraiseau Leclerc cellars in Menetou Salon

1st weekend in August: open cellars in Menetou Salon

Take advantage of this open cellar weekend to visit the Menetou Salon and meet the producers, visit their cellars and taste their wines.

There is a choice of traditional or modern cellars, like the one pictured here, which is brand new, from the producer who supplies L'Echappée Belle: Fraiseau-Leclerc.

The beautiful Château de Menetou Salon, on the Route Jacques Coeur, will also be open for visits and tastings this weekend!


Musical september in Argent sur Sauldre

Musical September in Argent/Sauldre

15 minutes from L'Echappée Belle, in the charming little town of Argent sur Sauldre, enjoy Septembre Musical d'Argent. Various concerts are offered with music of all periods and styles.


Deer squalls in Orleans forest

Mid Sept. to mid Oct. the deer squalls

Come in the autumn to hear the bellowing of the stags in the forests of Orléans or Sologne.
Specialists organise excursions and can accompany you to watch and listen to the bellows as closely as possible.
It is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the forest at dusk and sometimes these excursions are accompanied by a traditional meal.


Valençay castle animation

The Heritage Days

On the 16th and 17th of September, many events will take place in the region. Activities, conferences, open doors, themed tours, private châteaux exceptionally open to the public...

An opportunity to discover the rich history of the region.

A few examples of exceptional events: unusual visits to the Bussière Castle, guided visits to the National Arboretum of Les Barres, guided visits to the personal garden of André Eve, famous French rose grower...


Loire Festival 2023 in Orléans

Loire Festival 2023

In 2023, as every two years, the largest gathering of river sailors will return to Orléans. From 20 to 24 September.

This year, the focus will be on the sailors of the Pays Basque and, to get away from the European continent, the navigation of the Saint Laurent River in Canada.

More than 200 boats, 700 sailors, hundreds of artists and exhibitors will help you relive the great era of river navigation.

And of course there will be plenty of entertainment: shanties, guinguettes, concerts, food and drink stands, street shows, sound and light shows, fireworks...


Great Fires in La Borne Henrichemont

End of October, the Great Fires at La Borne-Henrichemont

During the last week of October, come and discover the pottery tradition at La Borne in Henrichemont. The rituals of working with clay and firing will no longer hold any secrets for you. Traditional, contemporary and utility ceramics will be on display around the 18 wood-fired kilns that will be in operation during these days.


Visit the museums and workshops, attend demonstrations, exhibitions, guided tours... and take the opportunity to discover the history of the town of Henrichemont, linked to the great character of Sully.


Christmas in L'Echappee Belle

December in L'Echappée Belle

In December, L'Echappée Belle is decked out in the colours of Christmas, with its decorations, its chocolates for customers and, above all, its Provençal village of Santons. Being from Provence, I keep the tradition alive!

It will be the occasion for you to enjoy the animations and the Christmas markets: in Gien, Chatillon sur Loire, Argent sur Sauldre or St Sauveur en Puisaye, but also the animation "Christmas at the castle of Bussière" or the "historical visit" of the castle of Sully sur Loire.


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