Welcome to Loire Valley
Attractiveness, culture & sport
Les Hayes estate lies on the border between the Sologne region and the Loire valley castles, making it an ideal base for discovering all aspects of the region.The Loire chateau’s, of course, but also the Loire wine route, numerous gastronomic escapades with no fewer than 7 Michelin-starred restaurants nearby, the Cheverny golf course and equestrian club less than 15 minutes away, as well as many original and unsuspected activities.
Easily accessible, it’s 20 minutes from Blois station (1h20 by train from Paris), and 2 hours by car from Paris.
- Chambord : 17 min, 13 km
- Cheverny : 14 min, 12 km
- Villesavin : 7 min, 5 km
- Blois : 30 min, 22 km
- Chaumont : 37 min, 31 km
- Ferté St Aubin : 45 min, 45 km
- Beauregard : 19 min, 15 km
- Chenonceau : 52 min, 51 km
- Amboise : 54 min, 50 km
The wine route
In the heart of the Loire Valley, travel through emblematic vineyards, between hillsides and rivers. Here, the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny appellations dominate, offering fresh, elegant wines made mainly from Sauvignon blanc, Pinot noir and Romorantin, a rare variety typical of the region.
To your tastebuds
There are no fewer than 7 Michelin-starred restaurants within 30 km of Château des Hayes.From Assa’s astonishing Franco-Japanese cuisine to La vieille tour’s revisited traditional fare, taste experiences are guaranteed.
Beauval ZooPark
Located in Saint-Aignan in the Loir-et-Cher region, 35 km from Les Hayes, it is one of Europe’s largest and most famous zoos. Today, it is home to over 35,000 animals from 800 different species, including the famous giant pandas on loan from China.
Did you know that the architect of the Beauval zoo, who designed the Beauval equatorial dome, is also the architect of the Château des Hayes ?
