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relaxed sitting with a view

Pretty little 18th century castle in a bucolic setting

Beautiful route along the canal

If you are looking for a city with rich history, beautiful environment and vibrant culture, you should visit Vierzon. It is located at the confluence of five rivers, including the Yèvre and the Cher, and is surrounded by a magnificent forest of 7,500 hectares. You can discover the heritage of Vierzon by visiting its museums, such as the Vierzon Museum, which presents the arts of fire and ceramics, or the Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Rurality, which presents agricultural machinery and rural life. You can also enjoy cultural events and festivals that take place throughout the year, such as Flower Power Week in October or the Jazz Festival in June. Vierzon is also an important railway hub, connecting Lyon, Nantes, Paris, Limoges and Toulouse, allowing you to travel to other destinations easily. Vierzon is a town that will surprise you with its charm and diversity.

Mehun-sur-Yèvre Castle was built in the 12th century and was the residence of several kings and queens of France, including Charles VII who died there in 1461. You can admire the architecture of the castle, which combines elements medieval and Renaissance, such as towers, ramparts and mullioned windows. You can also stroll through the magnificent French gardens which surround the castle and offer stunning views of the town and countryside. The castle is also a museum dedicated to Charles VII and his reign, where you can discover the history of this place and its role in the Hundred Years' War. Classified as a historic monument, the castle is a must-see for any history and culture lover.

Here, you will enjoy a beautiful path along the Berry canal with this calm body of water and the greenery that borders it.

Castle built during the 1st quarter of the 9th century whose ruins allow you to see how it has evolved over time. Charles VII often took his court there. It was also in Mehun-sur-Yèvre that he handed over his letters of nobility to Joan of Arc in 1429, and where he died in 1461.

Pretty installation in the forest which is sure to make you smile and watch the undergrowth in search of an elf hat.