Family getaway on the theme of nature and culture
If there is one destination with something for everyone, it's the French department of Nièvre, and more specifically, the banks of the Loire. Children and teens can enjoy the last sunny days of the season on a bike ride, and the parents can explore the cultural side of a region brimming with exceptional heritage sites. You'll need at least 2 days (3 days would be even better), to visit the area.
The first day
You could spend your first day wandering around La Charité-sur-Loire, and visit the Priory church, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then go and enjoy the natural environment here by cycling along the banks of the Loire, either on a standard bike or an electric one for a more relaxing outing, followed by a picnic on the water's edge.
Town of La Charité-sur-LoireThe evening
In the evening, we recommend going to the restaurant Le Grand Monarque. They serve traditional cuisine, made with local products.
The night
You could stay in one of the 3 rooms at Antipodes, an authentic guesthouse with contrasted decoration: decoration using local Burgundy stones, contrasted with decoration inspired by tropical islands. An unmissable blend of styles.
The second day
In the morning on the second day, climb aboard the La Mignonnette "toue cabanée" (wooden barge with a cabin) for a boat trip down the river, and lunch cooked on the plancha.
Boat trip aboard La MignonnetteThe afternoon
To end your day, you could either go for a walk through the Pouilly-Sancerre vineyards, or stay on the theme of water sports and go canoeing on the Loire.
Decize-Saint-Léger-des-Vignes canoeing club
