Muides-sur-Loire is one of the 22 municipalities in the Natura 2000 area Vallée de la Loire dans le Loir-et-Cher. In addition, La Petite Loire is an area located in the municipalities of Suèvres, Courbouzon, Muides-sur-Loire and St-Dyé.
Anyone planning a stay in Muides-sur-Loire may want to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.
Nature
Its inclusion in the Natura 2000 area Vallée de la Loire dans le Loir-et-Cher and the location of La Petite Loire in several Loire municipalities give the surrounding area a clearly defined landscape.
Cycling and Trails
100% BIKE offers family-friendly cycling equipment for different heights. Its range includes trekking bikes, children's bikes, trailers, baby seats, tandems and electric bicycles. The bicycle rental service in Muides-sur-Loire also offers departures from the rental point along safe routes. These routes are 1 km from the trails in the park of Chambord and the banks of the Loire.
With Trott’in Loire, guided off-road tours on electric scooters are available from Muides-sur-Loire.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint Lubin in Muides-sur-Loire is dedicated to Saint Lubin, who was Bishop of Chartres in the 6th century. Following a papal bull issued by Lucius II in 1144, the church belonged to Pontlevoy Abbey. It was rebuilt in the 16th century, particularly the choir; its interior was renovated in the 19th century.
The Boucle 11 route also refers to the area's history and highlights an old Roman road in Muides-sur-Loire.
Wine
Domaine du Croc du Merle offers guided tours of its winery. The history of the estate and winemaking are explained, as are the individual stages of the process with technical explanations. The visit also includes an introduction to the winery and its AOPs, as well as a tasting of the winery's wines accompanied by regional products.
