Discover a little-known destination: Sologne
Welcome to Sologne, a paradise for lovers of nature, wildlife, hiking, charming villages, hunting and fishing. Long abandoned, then rehabilitated by Napoleon III, Sologne is dotted with sumptuous châteaux and manor houses.
Southern Loir-et-Cher is bordered by the Cher river, which has given river tourism a new lease of life. The Cher valley is also a land of vineyards and tufa stone cellars. The second most visited site in the département!
Camping de Sologne, located in Salbris in the Loir-et-Cher region, is the ideal starting point for exploring the Sologne region in all its simplicity. There’s no mass tourism here, just gentle experiences to be enjoyed at nature’s pace.
Sologne, a nature getaway
just 2 hours from Paris
Just 1 h 30 by train or 2 h by car from Paris, Sologne is an easily accessible destination, perfect for a weekend break or a real vacation. It’s an unspoilt land of woods, moors and ponds, where flora and fauna are free to express themselves.
From the campsite, you can explore the Sologne on foot or by bike, thanks to trails and circuits accessible to all. Far from the hustle and bustle of urban life, it’s the perfect place to reconnect with the essentials.
Just 15 minutes from the campsite in Loir-et-Cher, in the heart of the Sologne forest, discover the Pôle des Étoiles, at the foot of the impressive Nançay radio astronomy station: an invitation to travel to the heart of our universe.
Nearby, 10 minutes from the campsite, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the “Sablé de Nançay“. It was in 1953, following a recipe error, that a salted cookie was born in a Sologne village.
Made from flour, butter, sugar and eggs, it is known as “Sablé de Nançay”. The tradition of artisanal production has been preserved for over 60 years to guarantee the quality of the product. It’s worth remembering that another recipe error in Lamotte-Beuvron was also the origin of the famous Tarte Tatin.
Towns to visit
in Sologne
Salbris, the first stop of your stay, will seduce you with its authenticity, its shops within walking distance, and its peaceful pond. A few kilometers away, don’t miss Lamotte-Beuvron, birthplace of tarte Tatin, or Romorantin-Lanthenay, historic capital of Sologne. Further afield, Orléans and Vierzon complete the list of urban escapades from the campsite. So many small towns on a human scale that add to the charm of Sologne tourism.
Today, the Sologne region boasts over 3,000 ponds. St-Viatre, 20 minutes from the campsite, is the commune with the largest number. A specific and remarkable feature of the Sologne landscape, ponds are part of our region’s historical, cultural, economic and ecological heritage. La maison des étangs invites you to discover this heritage in a group of typical old houses.
In the heart of the city, 30 minutes from the campsite, in a remarkable site, three old mills on the Sauldre linked by footbridges house the Romorantin-Lanthenay museum. You’ll discover the Sologne of moors and ponds, dotted with castles and pink brick houses, where hunting traditions and culture are still very much alive.
Château de Chambord, 50 minutes away
and the châteaux of the Loire Valley
On the Loire Valley châteaux route, in the heart of the Sologne region, stands the imposing and majestic Château de la Ferté Saint Aubin, just 30 minutes from the campsite.
Discover the superb Cheverny park by boat and electric car, just 45 minutes from the campsite. Cheverny was also the model for Hergé’s Moulinsart. In this colorful exhibition, Tintin, Haddock and Tournesol relive the life-size events that take place in this mythical château.
In the wake of Prince de Talleyrand and his entourage, important milestones in French and European history are retraced, as are episodes in the intimate life of its most illustrious owner. Thanks to him, the interests and lifestyles of the great aristocrats of the 18th century also left their mark. At the magnificent Château de Valençay, just 40 minutes from the campsite, where extensions and refurbishments have been carried out over five centuries, a journey back in time is guaranteed.
Chambord is an exceptional work of art, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Much more than just a château, Chambord is a jewel of architecture and nature, and is just 50 minutes from the campsite. It was born of the dreams and excesses of François Ier. To visit Chambord is to enter a world of its own, full of mysteries, which opens the doors to the genius of the Renaissance.
Our selection
of family activities in Sologne
Sologne can also be enjoyed by the whole family. Pony rides, accrobranche, deer watching while waiting to discover the Beauval Zoo, canoeing on the Sauldre river, or discovering local produce at the markets… there are a thousand ways to visit the Sologne in a different way. For children, it’s a life-size playground of forest cabins, animals and freedom. For parents, it’s a haven of calm and simplicity. All just a stone’s throw from your accommodation at Camping de Sologne.
The Sologne Motorsport center is 15 minutes from the campsite and offers a range of activities: karting, karting driving courses, drifting and safe driving courses, power scooters…
At Vélos Loisirs Sologne, you’ll find mountain bikes and electric bikes for adults, and for children, baby seats, trailers, 20′ and 24′ bikes. Something to delight young and old alike, as you set off to discover the paths of Sologne and the region’s Véloroutes.
The Salbris Canoe-Kayak sports club is 5 minutes from the campsite and offers supervised sessions lasting around 1 h 30, or unsupervised rentals.
Discover l’Aventure Parc in Nançay, a trendy leisure park for all thrill-seekers, with bungee jumping, a large zip line, adventure courses, accro branche and paintball for thrill-seekers!
Set in a typical Sologne landscape, on a 130-hectare site with ponds, the Nançay Golf Club welcomes you in a friendly, convivial atmosphere. A top-class 9-hole course, playable in all weathers, enabling players of all levels to achieve outstanding performances.
Poaching is one of the best ways to identify Sologne and, above all, the Solognot, with the complicity of the mythical Raboliot, Maurice Genevoix’s hero. With a floor space of 350 m² and a series of different “places”, the public can learn about the history of poaching in Chaon, discover poaching practices and their impact on the imagination. But there’s no question of glorifying poaching or encouraging delinquency!
