Stay near Château de Cheverny

Located in the Loire Valley, Château de Cheverny is part of the famous list of Loire castles. Dating from the XVIIᵉ century, this building, with its classical-style architecture, has been listed as a historic monument since 2010.

Today, few remains remain of the original construction dating back to 1500.

For over six centuries, the Cheverny estate has belonged to the Hurault de Vibraye family. Open to the public since 1922, it is now the 2nd most visited private château in the Loire Valley.

Visit Château de Cheverny

Located 20 minutes from La Grande Tortue campsite, the Château de Cheverny is open every day of the year and is accessible without reservation. The magnificently furnished monument offers total immersion in the great era of the XVIIᵉ century. During your vacation at our campsite on the banks of the Loire, the visit includes discovering the château through its various decorated rooms, its park, its six themed gardens and its kennel, home to a pack of around 100 dogs. In high season, it’s possible to visit part of the park by electric boat or buggy, accompanied by a guide.

Visit the permanent exhibition, “Les Secrets de Moulinsart”, and enter the world of Tintin. This exhibition reminds us that Hergé drew inspiration from Cheverny to design the Château de Moulinsart in the adventures of Tintin. Within the park, picnic areas are available for refreshments. You can also enjoy a sweet break at the café de l’orangerie, sipping coffee or pastries in an 18thᵉ century setting.

Where to stay camping near Château de Cheverny?

Cheverny de la Grande Tortue campsite, located on the banks of the Loire, is the ideal place to spend a holiday in the heart of nature and visit the famous Loire castles. Our campsite offers a wide range of services and entertainment, for a perfect stay. Take advantage of our Loir-et-Cher campsite with swimming pool, solarium, laundry, restaurant-bar, children’s playground and grocery store. In high season, our team offers shows and discovery outings.

When you stay at our campsite near Château de Cheverny, you’ll appreciate our spacious, modern mobile homes. You can also stay in one of our picturesque chalets or unusual accommodations. Finally, for campers looking to get close to nature, our camping pitches will delight you.

Activities near the Château

Cheverny wines are fruity, tender and convivial, perfect for festive occasions.AOC Cheverny, from the châteaux of the Loire and Sologne, is now a renowned appellation. It produces original blended wines. Established as early as the Middle Ages in the historic province of Touraine near our campsite, interest in these wines has grown year after year.

Take advantage of your stay to visit local vineyards and participate in wine tastings, an enriching and enjoyable activity that will allow you to discover the unique flavors of the region. Cheverny’s wines are the perfect accompaniment to your festive moments and to discover the richness of the Loire wine region.

Cycling around Cheverny

Discover the castles of Chaumont-sur-Loire, Blois, Chambord and many others close to the campsite via the cycle paths. You can rent your bike (vtc) directly from the campsite in Cheverny. If you prefer an electric bike or a rosalie ride between Cheverny and Chaumont-sur-Loire, we recommend you book at Bee’s station in Chaumont-sur-Loire, just 6 km from the campsite.

By staying at La Grande Tortue campsite near Cheverny, you’ll be ideally placed to explore these architectural and historical treasures, as well as to enjoy local activities, adding a gastronomic dimension to your stay.

Discover our campsites near Château de Cheverny

Whether you’re traveling in a tent or a caravan, you’ll find comfortable, spacious and shady pitches, from 100 to 200 m², at the campsite near Cheverny! If you’d prefer to spend a week in a mobile home at a campsite in Blois, La Grande Tortue also offers a variety of rentals, from classic options to more atypical accommodations, to suit all your needs.

Our pitches can be sunny or shady. Please let us know your preference when booking.

As well as enjoying the comforts of our campsite, you’ll be ideally located for exploring the magnificent châteaux of the Loire Valley near the campsite.