CAMPING & HOLIDAY PARKS 2020


Centre-Val de Loire


Dotted with châteaux and brimming with verdant beauty, this is the perfect destination for a varied trip


KNOWN both as the ‘Garden of France’ and the ‘Valley of Châteaux’, Centre-Val de Loire is a haven for holiday- makers. In fact, the Loire Valley is so laden with historical and cultural treasures that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site… and it’s easy to see why. Sightseeing aside, you’ll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to campsites: family-friendly resorts with clubs for the kiddies, glamping sites with yurts and tree houses, riverside and lakeside retreats or centres focused on sporting activities – whatever your preference, Centre-Val de Loire has you covered. The many châteaux to explore include Villandry, Chaumont-sur-Loire and Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived and worked until his death in 1519. But the most famous has to be Chambord, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the country. Built between 1519 and 1547 for Francis I, it is the largest in the Loire Valley and a real show-stopper, with its opulent design and flamboyant gardens. You’ll want to feast your eyes on its neighbour, too, the fairy-tale


Discover the


Château de Chenonceau, which sits floating across the Cher river. This magical 16th-century beauty is also known as the Château des Dames, after the noblewomen who shaped it over the centuries, most famously Catherine de’ Medici and her love rival Diane de Poitiers, both of whom established gardens on the estate which can still be seen today. Talking of powerful women, the Château de Blois is


where Joan of Arc went in 1429 for a blessing by the Archbishop of Reims ahead of leading her army to drive out the English from Orléans. You can see for yourself a recreation of the house she stayed at in Orléans, which is a designated Ville d’Art et d’Histoire, and enjoy the many sights of this pretty town on a day trip. Admire the half-timbered houses, stroll along the banks of the Loire and stop for a spot of people watching at one of the many cafés and explore the marvels of the Gothic cathedral of Sainte-Croix. The city also has three museums, covering fine art, modern art (Les Turbulences is home to the FRAC Centre


Parc de Fierbois HHHHH


Relax with your family in natural surroundings and enjoy the fantastic waterpark and other facilities: supermarket, restaurant, bar, etc... Rental of mobile homes, chalets, gites and tree houses.


Find us on:


www.fi erbois.com Contact@fi erbois.com


37800 Sainte-Catherine de Fierbois - France - Tel. 33(0)2 47 65 43 35 8


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16