Holiday Accommodation Loiret, Centre

Loiret self-catering holiday accommodation is found within a department in France’s Centre region. It’s an area a host of beautiful towns, nestled in picturesque countryside, boasting large areas of woodland, and of course the beautiful Loire valley. Orleans would be an ideal choice for a day trip during your holiday at a Loiret holiday cottage - this city is capital of the Centre region, and features a wealth of medieval architecture. This is well represented by the Gothic Sainte-Croix cathedral, which towers above the skyline. You could also come here from a Loiret self-catering villa to visit La Maison de Jeanne d’Arc, where the famous French historical figure Joan of Arc resided in the early 15th Century.

Dotted throughout across the department around Loiret self-catering holiday accommodation are a number of spectacular chateaux. One excellent example easily reached from Loiret holiday cottages is Chateu de Sully-sur-Loire, which was home to the dukes of Sully and features an intricate roof structure that’s more than 600 years old. Chateau de La Bussiere features beautiful gardens that include two mazes. Also essential if you’re on holiday at a Loiret villa is the village of Yebre-le-Chatel, which is regularly named among France’s most beautiful villages. This attractive old settlement can be explored on foot and is home to a medieval fortress with a rampart walk and numerous pretty stone houses.

Weather

At a holiday villa in Centre you’ll be able to expect either a continental or temperate climate, with cool winters, during which temperatures often drop below freezing. Summers here are warm, with plenty of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit

In mid-summer at a holiday cottage in Loiret you’ll encounter ideal weather for exploring the countryside on foot or by bike.

Reaching Loiret

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is within a 90-minute drive from Loiret self-catering holiday villas and cottages and is served by a number of low-cost airlines.