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Morée

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loir-et-Cher

Charming little village of Loir-et-Cher, in the Center - Val-de-Loire region, Morée takes place about forty kilometers from Blois and its famous castle. It is located in the heart of Beauce, not far from Vendôme, Savigny-sur-Bray or Fréteval.

Known since the 11th century, especially for its priory, the town of Morée developed throughout the Middle Ages, seeing itself particularly fortified in the 16th century. Mainly focused on agriculture, it indeed presents exceptional natural landscapes that appeal to passing visitors. It is particularly illustrated in the production of various products with IGP such as Val-de-Loire wine, poultry from Orléanais or poultry from Maine.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMorée
Postcode41160
Tourism label
Latitude47.9033520 (N 47° 54’ 12”)
Longitude1.2342610 (E 1° 14’ 3”)
AltitudeFrom 86m to 152m
Surface area25.83 km²
Population1111 inhabitants
Density43 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBlois (38 km, 43 min)
Insee code41154
IntercommunalityCC du Perche et Haut Vendômois
DepartmentLoir-et-Cher
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Orléanais
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Fréteval3.1 km (4 min)
Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle3.5 km (5 min)
Moisy6.9 km (7 min)
Brévainville7.2 km (10 min)
Busloup9.4 km (9 min)
Saint-Jean-Froidmentel9.6 km (10 min)
Vievy-le-Rayé10.4 km (9 min)
Lignières10.9 km (14 min)
Pezou11.6 km (12 min)
Ouzouer-le-Doyen11.9 km (13 min)
Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières12.3 km (14 min)
Fontaine-Raoul13.4 km (16 min)
Villebout13.6 km (16 min)
Renay14.9 km (18 min)
La Chapelle-Enchérie15.5 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Very appreciated for its calm and its unspoiled nature, the village of Morée also unveils an interesting architectural heritage, notably with the Notre-Dame-des-Hautes-Forêts church. Built in the 12th century, it notably reveals a three-storey bell tower from the 19th century.

Do not miss to go and discover the Porte de la Perrine, listed as a Historic Monument. This is the only vestige of an old manor in the town.

Marked hiking trails also allow you to appreciate the local flora and fauna and to explore the surroundings. To make the most of sunny days, you can also take the direction of the Varenne leisure center, at the Plan d'Eau campsite. On the program, hiking trails, a bowling green, a picnic area or even a supervised swim in the summer season. It is possible to learn about fishing in the pond or canoeing nearby.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

In May, the tree festival takes place with its activities and its market of arborists, nurserymen and horticulturalists. The opportunity also to discover the local gastronomy with the presence of local producers.

In October, the town hosts a few shows at the Romantique du Loir festival.

Weather

Monday 3 june
Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C
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Tuesday 4 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 22°C
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Wednesday 5 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Flight over the Loire castles in an autogyro
Sports sensations120 € to 220 € Villefrancoeur (25 km)
Visit the Rive Mauve Art Gallery
Arts and CraftsFreeMeung-sur-Loire (35 km)
Fast-track ticket for the Royal Château of Blois
Culture and education14 € Blois (36 km)
Wine activity with old vintages and gastronomy
Local flavours120 € to 360 € Vineuil (36 km)
Hot air balloon flight in the Loire Valley
Nature and the great outdoors150 € to 660 € Blois (36 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Wood of the Gâts
HikeEasy3:00Châteaudun (19.8 km)
Old Towns
Village visitEasy1:00Châteaudun (19.9 km)
Walk in the Loir Valley
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00Lunay (26 km)
Perche Thironnais
HikeIntermediate2:45Nonvilliers-Grandhoux (49 km)
Amboise between the two waters
HikeEasy1:30Amboise (58 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
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