Featured Holiday Rentals in Loiret
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Featured Holiday Rentals in Loiret
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Holiday Rentals in Loiret - A Guide to Loiret
Holiday rentals in Loiret are in the region of Centre, located in the middle of France. If driving to your holiday rental, the ports of Le Havre, Dieppe and Caen are all around three and a half hours drive from the departement. Paris to Orleans is around 85 miles and you can drive it in around an hour and a half.
If you prefer to take the train, Central Paris is under an hour away, so you might like to consider taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and on from there by train to your holiday rentals in Loiret. Of course, the departement is easily reached by flying into Paris, or Ryanair offer a service from Stansted or Dublin to Tours Loire Valley Airport.
If you are hiring a car for your holiday then be sure to read our top tips for getting the cheapest deals on Car hire in Loiret.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Loiret
Houses to rent in Loiret are the most popular type of holiday rental, and you will find that there is a wide range of properties to rent here. The properties are truly beautiful and you may have a hard time deciding exactly which one you want to rent!
At one end of the scale I came across a quaint one bedroom one bathroom house to rent in Loiret. It’s a former chauffeur’s lodge in the grounds of an Edwardian villa, with very pretty gardens, fully equipped with garden furniture. Although not suitable for children or pets, the property can accommodate up to 3 people.
At the other end of the scale of Loiret houses to rent I found the most amazing moated chateau to rent. Set in 36 acres and sleeping up to 18 people, the chateau is elegantly finished with mixed contemporary and period furniture. There are 6 double bedrooms, one in a separate guest house, and 2 twin rooms, and the master bedroom in the tower features a sunken two person bath! Outside there is a pool, tree lined paths, an orchard, a moat with a stone bridge across, a pavilion, stables and a large terrace.
It really would make for the most amazing family holiday, or what a glamorous setting for a special occasion. There really is a wealth of properties to choose from, and whichever one you select as your holiday rental in Loiret, you will not be disappointed.
Loiret Useful Information
Holiday rentals in Loiret are spread across 3 arrondisements, 41 cantons and 334 communes. The prefecture, or central governing point, of the department is based at Orleans, famous of course for its connection with Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans who liberated the city from the English in 1429. Joan of Arc is thought to have taken mass at the Cathedral St Croix in Orleans, and its stained glass windows now tell her story.
There are many beautiful chateaux to visit in the area, as well as some beautiful towns and villages. Whilst exploring the area, why not try some of the local specialities which include honey, pralines, freshwater fish, cheeses, Pithiviers from the town of the same name, and of course local wines.
This area has to be one of the most beautiful in France, so if you choose a holiday rental in Loiret, not only will you find it easily accessible from the UK, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and the stunning chateaux and all that the area has to offer.