Montrichard

Montrichard makes an original visit to Touraine. Here, you can admire a medieval fortress and troglodyte dwellings, while taking advantage of the banks of the Cher to recharge your batteries. At the heart of a region divided between its heritage and nature, this is a place to discover during your stay in a bed & breakfast near Montrichard.

Visit Montrichard

Montrichard-Val-de-Cher is a waterside commune. A neighbor of Chenonceau, it stands out from the vast Renaissance heritage of the Loire Valley by having preserved a medieval heritage, the jewel of which is its fortress.

It overlooks the Cher River, with a square keep dating back to the XIIᵉ century. Augmented reality points enable an original visit, plunging you back into life in the Middle Ages, to meet the great figures who made the history of the place.

La Ferme des Bordes B&B near Montrichard is 10 km from the town (just 12 minutes by car), and the whole village is full of charm. With its half-timbered houses, medieval mansions and private mansions, a stroll through the historic center is full of surprises.

A town on the banks of the Cher

The former commune of Bourré, now a district of Montrichard, is home to an unsuspected treasure trove: 400 km of underground galleries and troglodyte dwellings. These can be visited at La Magnanerie, on the water’s edge, and you can also discover cavities at the whim of a restaurant or a mushroom cellar.

Montrichard also boasts a beach that was created during the paid vacations of 1936. A popular spot, it offers safe conditions for swimming in the Cher (the beach is supervised in summer) or renting a pedalo, all with a breathtaking view of the village.

What to do around Montrichard?

The most popular tourist activity near Montrichard is, of course, a visit to the chateaux of the Loire Valley. The choice is so vast that we never tire of venturing out in search of a new fortress to discover and the secrets it has to reveal.

It would be impossible to list them all, but Amboise and the adjoining Clos Lucé are a must-see, in the footsteps of François Iᵉʳ and Leonardo da Vinci. Chenonceau is also a must-see, with its iconic five-arch bridge over the Cher.

These two of the Loire Valley’s most famous châteaux are less than 20 minutes from Montrichard. The same goes for Chaumont-sur-Loire, known for its remarkable park and stables in addition to its majestic château.

Another family attraction in the Montrichard area is the Château de Cheverny, where the world of Tintin can be found. Loches is also a very interesting stopover, not only for its impressive fortress dominating the town, but also for its historic heart and half-timbered houses.

Discover Sologne

When you visit Montrichard, you’re also at the gateway to the Sologne region, so don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in this vast area of forests and ponds to discover its exceptional treasures.

The Etang de Malzoné, for example, is home to a bird sanctuary that can be explored on footpaths. The village of Mennetou-sur-Cher is also well worth a visit, as is Romorantin-Lanthenay, which houses a museum dedicated to the heritage of Sologne, as well as being a very pretty commune bathed by the Sauldre river.

Where to stay in a bed and breakfast near Montrichard?

La Ferme des Bordes is an excellent option for B&B accommodation near Montrichard. Also close to Beauval Zoo, Blois and the Loire castles, our warm, typically Berrich farmhouse offers five types of accommodation. These include double, triple and family rooms, each with its own unique atmosphere and garden view.

To the delight of gourmets, our guest house offers home-cooked meals for lunch or dinner, with regional products to sample. Staying at La Ferme des Bordes is the assurance of a convivial stay in a beautiful green setting.