Holiday apartment in Séris – Church, Countryside and History

Séris between the Petite Beauce and the Loire

When considering a holiday apartment in Séris, you encounter two sides of the area: its surrounding landscape and its cultural and historical traces. Séris lies on the edge of the Petite Beauce and close to the Loire. The landscape is characterised by numerous small woods and grain fields. For planning your trip, this creates a clear contrast between open countryside and tangible evidence of the area’s history. If you would like to combine both, you can tailor your stay to suit different interests.

Saint-Hilaire and sacred details

The church of Saint-Hilaire in Séris dates back to a 16th-century building and was remodelled in the 19th century. Its most striking feature is the twisted wooden spire, which is considered unique in the Loir-et-Cher département. The baptismal fonts also date from the 18th century. Together, these details give the church a distinctive historical profile and make it an important destination for anyone wishing to discover architectural details and religious art during their trip.

Séris’s sacred heritage also includes churches preserving wall paintings dating from the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. This broadens the view beyond Saint-Hilaire to encompass an older visual and architectural culture in the area. The wall paintings, baptismal fonts and twisted wooden spire each represent different periods and forms of religious cultural heritage.

Washhouses and rural character

Another historical feature is the washhouse in Séris, which is notable for its masonry made of dressed stone. The washhouses of Séris were renovated through local civic engagement and European LEADER funding for rural areas. Together with the small woods and grain fields, this keeps the area’s rural character clearly recognisable.

Historical traditions from Séris

Historical traditions also give Séris a distinctive narrative dimension. According to tradition, Joan of Arc spent the night on 9 May 1429 at a former inn in Séris while travelling between Orléans and Blois. According to tradition, Louis XIV stayed at a former farm in Séris in 1685 while travelling to Chambord. Both stories link the area to influential figures in French history, without making the former buildings current accommodation or visitor attractions.

Visiting and orientation for your holiday apartment

Saint-Hilaire can be visited in 2026 by prior appointment. If you are planning this visit, contact Ch. Peschard on 07 85 97 59 29. The Château de Séris is generally considered to be privately owned and visible from the outside.

Other places for orientation

Other destinations for planning your trip: Romorantin-Lanthenay, Suèvres, Cour-Cheverny, Chaumont-Sur-Loire, Santenay, Mulsans, Valaire, Monthou-sur-Bièvre.

For the wider travel overview: Loir-Et-Cher.