The "Vallée des Rois" (Kings valley) route

The itineraries that you can choose for a week-end or for holidays are always numerous, but in the "Val de Loire" their quality will make a real impression on you.

The valley, formed by the longest river in France, represents a long itinerary that has been used for centuries.
The kings of France, with the Capetians, used it and settled their new dynasty in Orleans, before moving to their new capital, Paris.

The "Vallée des Rois" is the only destination on earth that offers so many exceptional sights.The History, the spiritual and cultural life led to the construction of numerous châteaux, manors, churches and abbeys.

The "Vallée des Rois" route starts from Briare canal-aqueduct and ends in the Maine-et-Loire department, beyond Angers.

"The Loire is a Queen, and the Kings loved her"...

Just walk along the river to travel through time, to discover the wonders, to feel this refined way of life that became the economic and cultural engine of this region protected by the Gods.

The "Route du Blé" (the wheat route)

Discover the "Route du Blé" that will transport you to a different world staying not far from Paris.

Along this route, the unlimited horizons of the Beauce reveal wonderful landscapes, with natural sites, wild flora and fauna that will seduce you and fill you with wonder.
Majestic windmills, farms with square courtyards, churches and chateaux, are witnesses from a rich, historic past, sprinkle this sea of wheat and colours. The Beauce has inspired numerous artists, such as the painters Jean Feugereux and Patrick Souday.

The "Route du Blé" covers all of the geographic Beauce that goes way further than the Eure-et-Loir department, and expands over more than a million hectares spread out over 5 departments. The Beauce deserves to be better known and to lose unfavourable prejudices. Too few people are tempted to venture here – those who are, are surprised and seduced by this area.