Town of Loir-et-Cher that spans over thirty kilometers, Cheverny is located ten kilometers from Blois and at only fifteen kilometers from the famous Chateau de Chambord.
Ideally located amidst the chateaux of the Loire, Cheverny is a village that does not lack charm. It must of course its fame to its castle, which is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. But Cheverny is also a raw, wine Cheverny is popular with winemakers and wine lovers for centuries.
In this village with typical architecture of the region of the Loire and classified tourist resort, we pass a good time to enjoy the soothing environment and the cozy atmosphere.
At the heart of Loir-et-Cher, Cheverny offers the world an exceptional historical and architectural heritage.
Castle Cheverny is the main tourist attraction of this village along the Loire. Classified as an historic monument, it was built in the seventeenth century in a classical style. In the twentieth century, it served as a model for the famous Hergé Moulinsart castle that we find in his comics, Tintin. Inside, it is possible to admire the dining room and wood panels depicting the story of Don Quixote, the impressive stone staircase dating from Louis XIII and its rustic sculptures, the great and the small lounge, a living tapestry with beautiful examples of seventeenth-century Flemish tapestry, or a beautiful library holds over 2,000 books. Added to this is the armory, the largest room in the castle or the room that housed the king Henri IV in particular. The park of the castle, large almost 100 hectares, for its part has a beautiful garden to the French reconstituted. A kennel is still present, with hundreds of dog breeds, and it is possible to attend to their daily supper. Next to this building, a permanent exhibition presents the work of Hergé the castle of Moulinsart, including sound animations and models.
Listed historical monument, the castle of Troussay, smaller, is also one of the jewels of Cheverny. Built in the fifteenth century, it now has portions of the Renaissance, for older sites. Private and inhabited, the castle opens to the public only six rooms, the dining room, the hall, the music room, the lounge, the Oval Office and the oratory. Near the mansion, it is possible to discover the Sologne area, formerly cultivated by living a completely self-sufficient community. Sologne A museum was opened there, presenting elements of daily life in the nineteenth century, and a permanent exhibition on domesticity at that time.
The house wine and gallery can admire the collections of artists, while the twelfth-century church has a beautiful caquetoire.
In the town, a 18-hole international golf seduced athletes, while many hiking trails and marked bike paths allow you to admire the region, including vineyards AOC red, white and rosé.
If Cheverny owes its international fame to his castle, it also offers quality cultural events that attract many visitors.
Throughout the year, a food market takes place Cheverny, Tuesday from 8 to 13h.
Every June, the Jazzin'Cheverny festival takes place in the castle courtyard. Since 2008, the event is an opportunity to appreciate different jazz music in an absolutely unique setting.
In August, place Arts Festival of the Street. Founded in 2007, the Echo of caquetoire offers the opportunity to attend performances of the original time for a long weekend. Theater, acrobatics, mime, circus, dance or unusual visits are scheduled for this event full of charm and gaiety.
Jazzin' Cheverny
- From 30 may to 1 june 2024
- Cheverny
- The Jazzin' Cheverny festival offers exceptional musical immersion. The 2024 edition holds great promise, with the Lehmanns Brothers fusing jazz, funk and afrobeat on Thursday May 30 with their new album "Playground". - On Friday May 31, the stages are set ablaze with Flowers of Tijuana paying tribute to Carlos Santana, followed by the Zenyô Quintet celebrating Miles Davis. Dhafer Youssef closes the evening with a blend of jazz and Arabic music. - Finally, Saturday June 1 is set to be exceptional, with Ibrahim Maalouf, Cadences Brass, FishBaby and Culte promising a diverse and unforgettable jazz experience.