Five ideas for discovering Loiret with your family this summer

Dive into an adventure in the heart of nature

In the heart of Sologne, the Domaine du Ciran offers a treasure hunt and orientation game in the forest, for children aged 6 to 12, with a map to help them find their way, puzzles to solve and a mysterious pond to explore, so they can discover nature while having fun.

Deliver Joan of Arc at the Château de Sully-sur-Loire

In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, Joan is held prisoner by the owner of the castle , an ally of the English. It is therefore necessary to help the Maid regain her freedom... For everyone from 10 years old, children under 16 must be accompanied. As a bonus, you can visit the castle, proudly located on the banks of the Loire.

Tracking birds and beavers

In Sigloy, near Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, the Loire ferrymen offer trips aboard a traditional boat to watch for osprey, terns or frogs, or even track beavers... Trips are available at dawn or dusk, with picnics or tastings of local products, which should delight children and their parents.

Take a dip in the ponds

It is strictly forbidden to swim in the Loire, but the Loiret has no shortage of ponds for cooling off, boating, pedalos, etc. Among the most popular leisure centers are Charlemagne Island near Orléans, the Châlette-sur-Loing leisure center, the valley pond in Combreux, in the Carnutes forest, or the Puits pond leisure center in Sologne. Beware of temporary swimming closures, which have been numerous this summer due to cyanobacteria .

Pedaling along the water

Between the Loire à Vélo and the new cycle path along the Orléans canal, budding cyclists can cycle along the water's edge in complete safety, whether in Orléans, Montargis, Meung-sur-Loire, Gien or Briare, and without too much effort since the hills are almost non-existent... There are many routes to suit your needs.