Looking for a change of scenery? In Tour-en-Sologne, cycling is the best way to open the doors to Sologne. Straddle your bike in the village, and in just a few turns of the wheel, you'll be glimpsing ponds, the scent of pine trees and the occasional deer track on the sandy paths. Here, everything is flat and calm, criss-crossed by small roads and forest paths ideal for a gentle stroll.

Set course for the Château de Villesavin, almost within reach of the handlebars. Then it's off, at your own pace, to the big names nearby - Chambord on one side, Cheverny on the other - along signposted routes winding under the oak trees. Allow 20 to 40 minutes between each stage, including photo breaks and bird calls. With the family, it's easy to make progress: grassy verges, easy crossings, numerous picnic areas beside a reed-lined pond.