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The space on our estate is our greatest asset…
Our self-catering holiday cottages
We invite you to come and spend some tranquil relaxation time in one of our 4 gites amid the châteaux of the Loire, in a 24-acre estate surround by forests and ponds.
In a 250 m2 long-house, we have organised 1 cottage for 2 people, 2 cottages for 4 people and 1 cottage for 5 people, with private terraces looking over orchard and pool.
For your family, social and business gatherings, you can rent the whole of the accommodation for a total capacity of 15 people.
Horse-riders are welcome!
We provide the meadow free of charge for horses.
Relax
At Les Closeaux, you can relax and recharge your batteries!
In a verdant setting, you will experience absolute calm, disturbed only by birdsong.
Lounge about, for minutes or hours, by the side of the pool reserved for our guests, go and visit the estate’s animals or enjoy other activities available on site, such as fishing in the pond, playing tennis or french boules (pétanque).
Pool heated during the season.
Fishing Pond
In the shade of a tree, with the family or just by yourself, look out for your next catch!
Don’t forget to bring your fishing tackle!
Boulodrome
The setting sun, a glass of white wine and a few friends: perpetuate a french tradition!
French boules available on request.
Tennis court
Want to take advantage of your holiday to improve your tennis stroke? That’s what our court’s here for.
Rackets and balls available on request.
Group activities
Fee-paying activities can be organised : rates on request, from 8 people.
Mountain bike ride to discover our region
Treasure hunt, archery, and more
Helicopter flight
Enjoy nature
Located right in the forest, Near the Loire and the Cher rivers, Les Closeaux estate is the ideal starting point for your bike and horse rides or across the water.
Go in search of migratory birds or the Loire beaver while following the “Loire à vélo” route by bike.
Across the water
Follow the meanderings of the Loire river on a traditional boat, or navigate under the arches of Chenonceaux Château on the Cher river.
On horseback
Roam over the neighbouring countryside as the kings of France used to!
On foot
Stride along the GR3 hiking tracks along the Loire, Europe’s last untamed river.
Our recommendations
for enjoying nature nearby
BIKE
Route / Itinerary
La Loire à Vélo
Bike hire operators
VELOC – Amboise
VELOC – DETOURS DE LOIRE – Amboise
HIKING
Route / Itinerary
Great hike track n°3 (G.R.3)
« All along the Châteaux de la Loire »
HORSE RIDING EXCURSIONS
RIVER EXCURSIONS
On the Loire river
MILLIERE RABOTON – Chaumont sur Loire
On the Cher river
LA BELANDRE – Chenonceaux
CANOEING
On the Loire river
LOIRE AVENTURE – Amboise
On the Cher river
CANOE COMPANY – Chenonceaux
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Microlighting, Archery, Quads, Barefoot track
LOISIRS LOIRE VALLEY – Chouzy-sur-Cisse
HOTAIR BALLOONING
ART MONTGOLFIERES – Saint-Georges-Sur-Cher
BALLOON REVOLUTION – Amboise
FRANCE MONTGOLFIERES – Semur-en-Auxois
GOLF
9-hole golf courses
GOLF DE FLEURAY – Cangey
GOLF DE LA CARTE – Chouzy-sur-Cisse
Discover
«The Loire river is a queen, and the kings loved her ! »*
Immerse yourself in the heart of French history when you visit the numerous architectural treasures of the Valley of the Kings.
*Jules Lemaître, Touraine Poet
Family activities
Come and meet Yuan Zi and Huan Huan, the stars of Beauval Zoo, number one zoological park in France !
The Vineyards of the Loire
Taste the best wines of the Loire Valley while spending a unique moment with our winemakers!
Troglodyte Habitat
Explore the underground homes, dwellings typical of the Loire and Cher hillsides.
Our recommendations
for discovering the region
MONUMENTS
The Royal Château of Amboise
The Clos Lucé Château in Amboise
Château Gaillard in Amboise
The Château of Chenonceau
The Château of Chaumont-sur-Loire and its international garden festival
Château of Cheverny
Château of Blois
Château of Chambord
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Beauval zoo
Aquarium de Touraine at Amboise
Mini-Châteaux Park at Amboise
Beaumarchais wildlife park and its safari-train at Autrèche
The “Maison de la Magie”(magic arts museum) in Blois
Family Park (amusement park) in Sorigny
OF INTEREST
Site Troglodytique – La Magnanerie à Bourré
Mushroom farm, underground town and caves at Bourré
“Le Lys dans la Vallée” Balzac Museum at Saché
“La Devinière” Rabelais Museum at Seuilly
“Le Prieuré de Saint Cosmes” Ronsard Priory at La Riche
WINE CELLARS VISIT
Domaine des Pierrettes at Rilly-sur-Loire
Domaine Frissant at Mosnes
Domaine Sauvète at Monthou-sur-Cher
Domaine des Tabourelles at Bourré
Domaine des Vaucorneilles at Onzain
Domaine des Huards at Cour-Cheverny
Mr Durand à Mosnes (02 47 30 43 14)
