Parc Hotel The Originals Boutique

In the mood for a long stroll along the Loire? Nothing could be simpler, with direct access from the bottom of the park. Want to go on a cycling tour? The hotel is pleased to offer bike rentals. In the surrounding areas, you can also indulge in the joys of a game of tennis, golf, hiking through the forest, boat rides, or perhaps just a spot of fishing. 

An ancient royal town and the region’s capital, Orléans is a compact city that has everything it needs to charm and amaze visitors. Over the past few years, the old town has regained its traditional splendour. The rendering that once covered the half-timbered homes has disappeared, with their original colours and tones perfectly restored. The banks of the Loire, once neglected, have been given a new lease of life to the delight of cyclists everywhere. Orléans, a place full of history, is also the town made famous by Joan of Arc. It would certainly be tricky to miss out on learning about this symbolic figure from France’s past while you’re here. Sainte-Croix Cathedral is well-worth a visit, as is the Hôtel Groslot, a beautiful Renaissance building and gardens. If you’re on the lookout for some greenery, you can also visit Parc Floral de la Source, 35 hectares of parkland around the source of the Loiret. 

The Loire and all its castles are less than an hour away: Blois, Meung sur Loire, Beaugency, Chambord, Chaumont sur Loire, Cheverny… To the south, there’s also Sologne, the land of mystery and legend. Finally, the Loire itself, a royal river, a true red thread running through the country, offering a thousand and one different adventures as a couple, family or with friends. You could try your hand at cycling (with bike rentals available from the hotel), a stroll along the water, a walk through the vineyards, perhaps an historical, gourmet, rural or romantic trail...