Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre
Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre lies in the heart of the Sologne – a landscape whose natural and cultural heritage dates back deep into history.
Nature
The Petite Sauldre runs through Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre. In its floodplain lies the Tourbière des Landes in the municipality of Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre, covering 10 hectares between the two municipal ponds. The area combines acidic peatland habitats, wet heathland and swampy woodland. At the same time, the Tourbière des Landes is an important area for the preservation of acidic peat bogs in the Sologne and in Centre-Val de Loire.
Water
The Étang de Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre lies near the town centre on the road towards Souesmes. At the Étang, anglers can find roach, tench, carp and some impressive grass carp.
Activities
The Circuit des Millets is an easy circular trail covering 10.0 kilometres and taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It passes through a sandy landscape characteristic of the Sologne, with forests and ponds.
History and culture
The village’s origins date back to the 11th century; at that time, it was mentioned under the name Monastériolum. Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre is also home to ancient tombelles, which are considered the remnants of little-known rites.
Surroundings
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Loroy lies in the wider regional surroundings of Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre. The Château de Mimérand is also located in this wider regional area. The Château de Fraizières likewise lies in the wider regional surroundings of Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre.
More destination pages: Sainte-Solange, Le Chatelet, Saint-Symphorien, Saint-Doulchard, Mehun-Sur-Yèvre, Saint-Ambroix, Crézancy-en-Sancerre, Plaimpied-Givaudins.
For the main travel overview: Cher.
