The best cycling routes around Crottes-En-Pithiverais

I am a regular fisherman of the Rué pond, As a reminder the pond is classified Natura 2000, bicycles are prohibited around the pond and dogs must be kept on a leash. The regulations are available at the town hall of Mardié or from the association of the pike of Donnery which manages this pond.

beautiful castle to discover

Still as majestic, a beautiful castle.

Nestled on the edge of the Orléans forest, the Château de Chamerolles is a magnificent Renaissance castle which retains its medieval heritage. It was built between 1500 and 1530 on the site of an old medieval fortress by Lancelot du Lac, chamberlain of King Louis XII and Governor of Orléans. He wanted to make the old medieval building into a real pleasure castle responding to the architectural fashion of the time. With its polychrome brick decor and its open gallery, the Château de Chamerolles is inspired by the Louis XII wing of the royal Château de Blois. It retains its moat and its layout of corner towers from the medieval period. During the wars of religion, Lancelot's grandson, Lancelot II, transformed the castle of Chamerolles into a center of Protestantism. From this period remains the chapel whose painted tables of laws are the oldest in France. Chamerolles remained in the du Lac family until the end of the 17th century. In 1672, the castle belonged to Jacques Saumery, brother-in-law of Colbert. A century later, the castle passed into the hands of the Lambert family and in 1924, into those of Gaston Jessé-Curély. Occupied, ransacked, stripped during the Second World War, the Château de Chamerolles was put up for sale in 1970. In 1976, the city of Paris found itself in charge of Chamerolles. Abandoned, the Château de Chamerolles fell into ruins. In 1987, it became the property of the Loiret Departmental Council which then undertook an ambitious restoration program. The five years of work allow us to discover a transitional architecture, between the medieval heritage and the innovations of the Renaissance. Today, the Château de Chamerolles is dedicated to the history of perfumery and offers a historical and heritage showcase to the Cosmetic Valley, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Chamerolles offers a visual and olfactory journey, in pieces reconstructed from the 16th century to the 18th century, allowing you to discover the history of toiletry and perfume. The castle is surrounded by a large park and a charming Renaissance garden, created by Lancelot II du Lac, after a trip to Italy. A garden where it is beautiful to stroll in the summer.

The castle was built between 1500 and 1530 on the site of an old medieval fortress by Lancelot I du Lac, chamberlain of King Louis XII. It is surrounded by a large park and a charming Renaissance garden, created by Lancelot II du Lac.

If you are looking for a peaceful and picturesque hike, you can visit the Étang du bois de Charbonnière, a pond located in the grounds of the Château de Charbonnière. The pond is fed by the Ruet stream, a tributary of the Bionne river. The territory has been shaped by monks and successive owners who have dug numerous watercourses to drain the land since the Middle Ages. You can enjoy the rich biodiversity of the pond and its surroundings, which includes amphibious plants, such as the Gratiole officinalis (Gratiola officinalis), a protected species.

In the heart of the Orléans forest is the Château de Charbonnière. This castle belongs to the city of Orléans and dates from the 16th century. You can admire its imposing facade and one of its four elegant turrets, as well as a bread oven in front of the building. The castle can be rented for various events, but you can also enjoy its vast 150-hectare park, where you can run, walk, cycle or picnic. The castle is open every day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Côte en Forêt d'Orléans at 3% for about 500m