Selles sur Cher

If you love nature, culture and gourmet delights, Selles-sur-Cher is the place for you. A day strolling through the town and its surroundings probably won’t be enough to discover everything, but you’ll be sure of a tasty immersion in more ways than one in the heart of the Loire Valley!

Visit Selles-sur-Cher

It’s hard to say what appeals most about Selles-sur-Cher: its protected areas, its built heritage or its local specialities? To make up your own mind, don’t hesitate to travel the thirty kilometers or so that separate your B&B near Selles-sur-Cher from this promising town.

As soon as you arrive, the majestic abbey church of Notre-Dame-la-Blanche will catch your eye. An unspoiled testimony to the commune’s long history, the original church was built at the direct request of Childebert. Destroyed several times, it was rebuilt and altered until it took on its current appearance. It is one of the many listed monuments in Selles-sur-Cher, alongside the château and the canal bridge over the Sauldre, a five-arched structure spanning the river.

Nature lovers can expect other kinds of discoveries. With the majority of the area occupied by natural or agricultural spaces, it’s the naturalness of the surroundings that really stands out.

Sensitive natural areas, Natura 2000 zones and ZNIEFF, a network of protected areas surrounds the commune. Various walking trails will take you through the ” Prairies de Fouzon ” and the ” Vallées du Cher et coteaux, forêt de Grosbois “. Here, you can discover some of the unspoilt natural wonders on your own, or with the help of local guides.

Finally, gourmets and lovers of French terroir won’t want to miss a tasting of the local speciality, Selles-sur-Cher, a tasty goat’s cheese that will delight your taste buds!

What to do near Selles-sur-Cher

Our B&B at the Bordes farm, near Selles sur Cher, is the ideal base for discovering the riches of the Loire Valley. Within a radius of around 50 kilometers, numerous points of interest await you.

One of the finest jewels in the Loire Valley, the Château de Chenonceau will delight even the most discerning visitor. Faced with its grandiose architecture or in the heart of its richly ornate interiors, you’ll follow in the footsteps of François Iᵉʳ, Louis XIV or even Diane de Poitiers and other prestigious visitors. Don’t miss a visit to the galleries spanning the Cher, which alone symbolize both the elegance and power of the premises.

Other châteaux await you in the immediate vicinity, including Cheverny, from which Hergé drew inspiration for the Moulinsart château in the adventures of Tintin. Renowned for its lush gardens, the estate is typical of the wealthy notables of the time. While the Loire region is renowned for the beauty of its châteaux, other destinations will delight the more curious.

The ancient town of Loches, which has been awarded the “Plus beaux détours de France” and “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” labels, is rich in history and has preserved many traces of its thousand-year-old past. With its Romanesque keep, royal gateway, chancellery and Château de Sansac, Loches is a crossroads of different eras. A town that will delight lovers of art and history.

You can also continue your journey to Montrichard. A former possession of the d’Amboise family, its ancient château was a popular residence for successive royal families. But the jewel in the crown is the church of Notre-Dame de Nanteuil. Built in the 12th century, its architecture will appeal to the most discerning connoisseurs.

Where to stay near Selles-sur-Cher?

The Loire, favored by royal families, is an attractive, verdant destination.

In Pontlevoy, the Bordes farm combines regional charm with a change of scenery. Our guest rooms near Selles-sur-Cher overlook the garden, are tastefully decorated and ensure your comfort for a well-deserved rest after your travels and discoveries. In love with their region, the owners will do their utmost to make your stay as pleasant as possible, and will also tempt your taste buds with their copious breakfasts.

In our serene environment, our guest rooms at the Bordes farm guarantee you an exciting stay in the heart of the Loire Valley.