Lamotte-Beuvron is closely associated with the Canal de la Sauldre: the Bassin du Canal in the centre of the town is the canal’s terminus from Blancafort. The Canal de la Sauldre connects Blancafort and Lamotte-Beuvron over a length of just under 47 kilometres and has 22 locks. Along the canal, avenues of plane trees, brick locks and peaceful viewpoints can be found.
When planning a trip to Lamotte-Beuvron, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Sainte-Anne Church in Lamotte-Beuvron was rebuilt in 1861 with the support of Napoleon III and is built predominantly of brick. It houses the painting “Le Christ en croix” by Marie Curtis after Philippe de Champaigne, donated by Napoléon III.
Events
The Parc équestre fédéral in Lamotte-Beuvron hosts equestrian and sporting events every year, bringing together riders, clubs and visitors. Depending on the availability of specialist instructors, thematic equestrian workshops on endurance riding, TREC, horse-ball, polo, Western riding and mounted archery can be organised there.
At the Parc équestre fédéral de Lamotte-Beuvron, clubs can arrange full-board stays with their instructors, riders and horses and use the facilities; the park is considered unique in Europe.
Culinary delights
Curnonsky presented the dessert in Paris in 1926 under the name “Tarte des Demoiselles Tatin”. A hotel located opposite Lamotte-Beuvron railway station served the famous Tarte des Demoiselles Tatin to guests who had travelled from Orléans and Paris to hunt in the Sologne.
