Things to do in Sologne: the must-see sights

Area guide · Centre-Val de Loire · 4 places to discover

A land of ponds and forests between the Loire and the Cher, the Sologne cultivates a centuries-old hunting tradition in a wild landscape of heathland and thousands of pools nestled beneath the foliage.

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The 4 must-see places in Sologne

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Château de Chambord Must-see

The largest château of the Loire at the gateway to the Sologne, a Renaissance masterpiece with a double-helix staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.

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Ponds of the Sologne Must-see

A multitude of pools nestled deep in the forest, a refuge for rich wildlife including herons, deer and wild boar.

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Romorantin-Lanthenay

The historic capital of the Sologne on the banks of the Sauldre, the supposed birthplace of the Mona Lisa according to local legend.

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Maison du Braconnage

An unusual museum dedicated to the history of poaching in the Sologne, a land of hunting par excellence for centuries.

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