PORTRAITS
STAYS IN RURAL GITES IN THE CHER
Discovering the Cher department located in the Centre-Val de Loire region through stays in rural gîtes off the beaten track is an enriching and great experience that will
offer you the opportunity to discover unique places complemented by gastronomic
delights and well-preserved traditions incorporating radiant landscapes enhanced by rich and diverse flora and fauna.
A French territory located in the Centre-Val de Loire region situated in the very center of the country bordered to the south by the foothills of the Massif Central and further east by the rolling hills of the Sancerre region, the Cher department, substantial in size and covering an area of 7,235 square kilometers, is a radiant land that enchants with its rich heritage and the beauty of its natural spaces.It is also interesting to discover as par tof unusual stays particularly
in typical rural cottages steeped in local colors and traditions whether for a weekend or a longer holiday and these
packages of stays which have developed particularly since the 1950s taking into account the creation of the first rural gîte in 1951 followed 4 years later by the establishment of the National Federation of Gites De France
also register
in a sustainable development approach that is well balanced with the values of ecotourism and promotion rural
tourism is expressed both in the choice of materials for the design and renovation of living and reception areas as well as for catering and local products with options for selling local products in short supply chains complement well
preserved Berry gastronomic traditions such as the production of cheeses like Crotin de Chavignol, Berry pâté, and delicious local wines like Quincy Sancerre or Reuilly, along with related activities often incorporating sports such as
heritage walks can be found, in particular, along the lovely Cher river or in the majestic town from Bourges as well as
in welcoming towns such as Chateauneuf Sur Cher, Sancoins, Mehun Sur Yevre, Vierzon or La Guerche Sur l'Aubois.
"The quality of the welcome we give our guests is paramount because beyond passion shared by our customers for their
local produce and countryside, we also place great importance on conviviality, hospitality, and the promotion of local customs and traditions. In addition, the Cher, which is a great territory boasting radiant landscapes and unique places
is also cery interesting to discover whether during sports holidays that also include hikes in the forest or along its rivers complemented bythe discovery of local gastronomic specialties that one enjoys finding at local producers' stalls and in markets such as those in Vallenay or Neuvy Sur Barangeon, which, in addition to their convivial atmosphere and these
unique features also offer the opportunity to immerse oneself in the life of this vibrant territory that is the department
of the Cher "
Explains Christine, owner of 2 rural gîtes and 6 guest rooms near Saint Florent Sur Cher.
Unique and Welcoming Places
Visiting the Cher region and staying in rural gîtes is a pure delight, as you discover unique places imbued with multiple
colors sometimes preceded by morning mists that cover, like a cloud, the foothills of its landscapes and its valleys
which are reminiscent of an impressionist painting.
"The diversity of these places is equally each one more enchanting
than the last, it's a pleasure to explore while simultaneously showcasing the full diversity of our territories incorporating
good ecotourism practices that respect the environment, including the richness and variety of its fauna and flora, which can be found by exploring its rivers and forests, such as the Thoux forest, where one can encounter species such as the European otter, as well as birds like the Montagu's harrier, whose sometimes ceremonial gestures, including reflections that blend together, are interesting to admire.
in the rivers in a burst of multiple colors.
Patrick and Laurence LANQUIN
originally from TOURS told me came as a family to stay in 2 cottages located near Vierzon in the Allogny State Forest. Forest."The advantage of the key feature of the rural gîte is its diversity, which is reflected in the types of stays available whether short, medium,in addition to the proposed living spaces and their locations with variations and prices to suit all budgets," says Jean François GENDRE, owner of a rural gîte in Saint Amand Montrond, as does Philippe ESPINASSE which manages and rents out wooden cabins and rural cottages on the banks of the Aubois river near the Apremont forest. Carried out in shimmering environments often filled with surprises at every turn unusual stays in rural guesthouses are unforgettable whether in its forests in its radiant towns full of character or along its rivers crisscrossing the Cher allows you to discover places preserved in their original state or blending with sometimes unique and welcoming places where it's pleasant to stop, relaxing breaks designed for conviviality and breaks between hikes these areas delight young and old alike, complemented by natural spaces often enhanced with very warm encounters in addition to places integrating all that nature has to offer at its finest and this type of stay accessible to all and which
continues to grow, is also a great asset for discovering our radiant and shimmering territories from a different angle.
CULTURE AND WAY OF LIFE
Rich with its culture and history complemented by radiant landscapes, discover the Cher by clicking on the URL link to our website.
