on river Loir

You are travelling As a family, With friends

Budget €€

Season Spring, Summer

Localisation Loir Valley

Make your way to the Loir Valley and discover a wonderland full of striking landscapes and winding waterways. Follow the river as it meanders through the heart of the region and take your pick of all kinds of watery fun, from boating and kayaking to fishing and canoeing. Answer the call to get moving and learn something new. Get out in the natural world where an exciting mix of adventure, culture & history awaits.

Canoeing down the river Loir

Let’s head off to Châteaudun and the Club Canoë Kayak Dunois. For beginners, a stroll around the island to admire the stunning view of the castle of Châteaudun in an excellent way to start the day. What a sight! The imposing castle initially belonged to Jean de Dunois, the faithful companion of arms of Joan of Arc. After the canoe trip, a visit of the castle is a must! And why not try the Escape-Time Châteaudun for a good dose of family fun?

Around Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières

Fancy an amazing family adventure on the water? One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the river from Douy to Montigny-le-Gannelon is to float along in a canoe on an itinerary that leads to the spectacular Domaine de Montigny-le-Gannelon. Wow factor guaranteed! A perfect setting for a well-deserved picnic needed to recharge the batteries after enjoying this scenic river descent teeming with wildlife. Go go go!

A Priory like no other

As you head into the countryside to retreat after an activity-packed day, you are hoping for a property that lives up to its surroundings. Well, the gîte du Prieuré d’Yron doesn’t disappoint. Perfect for accommodating groups, the cottage boasts a fabulous garden where children can play and a hot tub you can immerse in the warm waters to relax more deeply when the kids have dozed off to sleep. You’d want to stay a full week in this splendid place to chill and reset. You’d probably even consider coming back with a bunch of friends on a special occasion next time! The whole cottage can be privatized and makes a perfect setting for a family or friends gathering.

River adventures

along the river Loir

escape game chateaudun — Escape Time Châteaudun

Leisure equipment

Escape Time Châteaudun

CHATEAUDUN

Welcome to the Châteaudun Escape Game covering 200m² in the Hôtel-Dieu basements. Two themes are suggested: explore the Aubépine sisters' haunted manor (up to 10 players) or travel to the Middle Ages in search of the sacred heart of Jehan de ...

Historical sites and monuments

Château de Châteaudun

CHATEAUDUN

Vertiginous medieval tower 60 metres tall, overlooking the Loir river. A lord's lodge in the pure flamboyant gothic style built by a companion of Joan of Ark. Discovery of medieval cuisine.

Sporting activities

Bike Rental “Office de Tourisme Châteaudun”

CHATEAUDUN

The Tourist Office offers bicycles and electrically assisted bicycles for hire. You will be able to discover the 4 to 18 km bike loops around Châteaudun, along the Loir and Conie valleys.

Sporting activities

Club Canoë Kayak Dunois

CHATEAUDUN

The canoeing-kayaking club proposes descents of the Loir - a lovely green river. Don't miss the incredible vertiginous view of Castle of Châteaudun overlooking the valley and standing more than 60 metres up.

Sporting activities

Ourdoor Karting – Dunois Kart

VILLEMAURY

The sensations of motorsport in fields! With two karting tracks, one 1000 m and the other 370 m, Dunois Kart offers leisure or training circuits for sensation-lovers with single- or bi-engine and two-stroke mini-karts.

Historical sites and monuments

Château de Montigny-le-Gannelon

CLOYES-LES-TROIS-RIVIÈRES

Situated on the borders of Beauce and Le Perche in a 15-hectare park, the Renaissance Château de Montigny-le-Gannelon's silhouette is a feature of the heights of the Loir Valley. It is kept warm with its furnished and lived-in properties.

Group accommodation

Gîte du prieuré d’Yron

CLOYES-LES-TROIS-RIVIÈRES

A large group gite in a verdant setting in the Loir Valley. With family or friends, share a lovely moment together or enjoy a seminar, whether during the week, over a weekend, for holidays or another occasion. The gite can be fully privatised.