From the owner: Culture, pédagogie et histoire Le Domaine départemental de Chamarande est un site grandiose dans…read morelequel s'inscrivent de nombreuses activités.Les simples promeneurs y trouvent un lieu de balade idéal avec le parc et son plan d'eau, son sous-bois, ses pelouses entretenues, ses statues à contempler... Les amateurs d'art apprécient les expositions temporaires déclinant le contemporain en multiples vagues éclectiques, les férus d'histoire se retrouvent aux archives départementales pour en extraire les grands faits ou les anecdotes du quotidien qui écrivent le livre de l'Homme. Enfin, à la belle saison, chacun peut se retrouver sur les pelouses du Domaine pour découvrir les spectacles de musique, de danse, de cinéma en plein air ou de théâtre proposés par le service culturel installé sur place.

From the owner: Théâtre de marionnettes A l'intérieur du parc Pasteur, le petit théâtre vous accueille depuis 1988,…read morepour la joie des jeunes mais aussi des moins jeunes. La Tortue magique, compagnie de théâtre, marionnettes et petit cinéma, est l'âme de ce lieu. Attention, les représentations n'ont lieu que pendant les vacances scolaires.

This park is just delightful…read more It's a wonderful example of how you can take something mundane, apply a bit of imagination and turn it into a thing of elegance and beauty. The lot is on the side of a hill so the park starts off as two parallel stairways. They curve around a wooded area and drop you off on either side of the grotte. I've never seen stairs quite like this. When the pavement was poured they cut grooves into the steps that look like the grain in lumber. So the concrete looks like you're walking on wooden planks. And then you get to the cave. Someone took dozens of large, scraggly boulders and cemented them together to create a 30 foot structure with several entrances and a paved floor and a waterfall gently tumbling off the front into a beautiful, little, well manicured pool. Walk inside the grotte and you discover that you have a lovely view of the skyline of the nearby towns seen through the waterfall. And my kiddos climbed up to the top and discovered a little depression just big enough that they could squeeze their little butts inside and take a photo. Wander further down and there's a stone crocodile emerging out of the grass and another pair of staircases leading to a lovely lawn and a beautiful retaining wall ornamented with seven suns and several gargoyles. And still more stairs lead you to a little fountain and a reflecting pool and the little creek that runs through town. It's absolutely beautiful. One of those unexpected discoveries that make France such a delightful place.

The creator of this park has lost his mind in the most gloriously dangerous way…read more The kids play area has a slide that you're supposed to straddle. But in case that's not dangerous enough it's zig-zagged shaped and it rocks side to side. The jungle gym has slippery rounded parts perfect for loosing your footing. There's an O shaped contraption that spins fast enough that kids can fly off of it and the apex of genius, the epitome in child hurtling design ...... the Pukemaster 3000. A device so elegantly treacherous that within 30 seconds a slender, somewhat weak wife can get her overweight husband spinning so fast that he's afraid he may vomit. It ......is .......wonderful!! Yeah, this park's got miles of beautiful trails and a couple small lakes and an equestrian club and a roller coaster and a zip line but those are only to be enjoyed while you scrape the puke off your shoes wishing you had something for that pounding headache. And to the fiendish little child frightening sadist that created the kids area. I salute you.

From the owner: A ceux qui ont véritablement décidé de se détendre ! Base de loisirs et de plein air, le Port aux…read moreCerises offre un cadre spacieux et agréable. Il est destiné à tous ceux (enfants et adultes) qui veulent se retrouver près de la nature, se détendre ou s'amuser, les beaux jours arrivant. Vous pouvez y pratiquer le mini-golf, le canoë, le tennis ou faire du poney, de la barque, du pédalo ou encore profiter de la piscine à vagues et vous prélasser au soleil. Bref, désormais... Il ne vous reste plus qu'à choisir !

From the owner: Balade au nord de la vieille ville Jardin à la française dans toute sa splendeur le jardin des Prés…read moreFichaux a en outre l'avantage d'être situé au bord de l'Yèvre. On peut donc passer des jardins, œuvre du paysagiste Paul Marguerita, au bord de la rivière où des bancs pour promeneurs attentifs ont judicieusement été aménagés. Ne pas oublier non plus les bassins du jardin savamment ordonnés et entourés d'arcades de verdure.

This chateau here is one of the most beautiful in the Loire Valley. Really picture perfect example…read moreof a fairytale castle. Easy to access with parking closeby. Public restrooms, restaurants, many exhibitions, a wonderful park with valley views and amazing gardens. Well worth the entrance fee of 20 Euros. There's lots to see and do. The castle was built as it is today in the late 15th / early 16th Century. But was originally founded in the 10th century. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château was given into state ownership in 1938 and is now open to the public. It belonged to the Amboise family for five centuries. Pierre d'Amboise unsuccessfully rebelled against King Louis XI and his property was confiscated, and the castle was dismantled on royal order in 1465. It was later rebuilt by Charles I d'Amboise from 1465 to 1475 and then finished by his son, Charles II d'Amboise de Chaumont. The chateau itself is such a wonderful sight. And despite many visitors it's easy possible to get some great views and pictures of it. The grounds are very big, so it never feels crowded. It's just a beautiful piece of art and history. Besides the chateau there is a wonderful park area with picnic spots, many options to sit down and rest to enjoy the views of the castle and the valley. Makes a lovely circular walk through the park. Then there are the gardens. An amazing place - with its many paths and ways it feels like a maze at times. Nice to just wander around and to get lost a bit. Wonderful trees, bushes, flowers and more. Some greenhouses as well. It's a lovely place to be and to walk around. This Chateau and grounds are really impressive. One of the best castle experiences we've had yet. You can spend easily a whole day here. Always something new to explore. And: Dogs are welcome as well here. Our Bulldog enjoyed. And so did we. Highly recommended.

This chateau is about 4.5 star. The visit need 4 hours. It is because the compound has several…read moreregions to visit. The area includes the castle, middle garden, herb garden, front garden and the stable. This chateau is established in early 10 century. Later it was burn down and rebuilt at 15 century. Later the chateau was bought by Catherine de Medici at mid 15 century. The castle is beautiful for the round tower make up the beauty of the chateau. Since it was own and decorated by Catherine de Medici, the interior decoration is beautiful. I like the creative tile floor with tapestry. There is room like library but the book is make from luminaire stone. There is a beautiful chapel in the castle. The stable is beautiful and comfortable for each horse. There are some art display in the stable. The herb garden is interesting. But the garden on the front is more beautiful. The compound actual has more buildings to explore.