In the summer you will find wine fairs advertised. The Pouilly Wine fair is held on the second Sunday in August every year. You will find it down by the Loire. It is worth checking to see if it is on by calling
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Twenty different tours are marked to facilitate comfortable riding on small, narrow roads where vehicle traffic is minimal. Guides accompany the guest throughout the tour to assure each guest experiences a day of touring within their capability.

There are many opportunities for canoe/kayak hire within the Loire Valley with the Loire and its tributaries offering the opportunity to test you at every level.

The Loire Valley has many rivers, streams, and ponds where fishing addicts will catch a vast diversity of fish: pikes, tench, carps and eels and silurids which could be up to two meters long. Afterwards enjoy a sumptuous picnic along the banks of the Loire River.

You can visit many golf courses within a one hour drive. Listed below are some of the local golf course. 
Golf du Nivernais,  Golf de Clairis,  Golf de Tanlay,  Golf La Vallee deGermigny, Golf de Sancerrois,  Golf de La Picardiere,  Golf de Bourges,  Golf de Marcilly   

The canal zig-zags across the region, slowly winding in smooth curves along the plains, or rising steeply with a concentration of locks which appear like staircases, before reaching the summit at Pouilly en Auxois. For almost two hundred years the waters of this man made canal have carried the weight of wooden or steel hulled barges. Canal Tours are available throughout the area

There is an Open Market in each village in the area. Just ask the local merchants for the day of the week that this occurs. You will be able to discover the local specialties while experiencing the village traditions. This is a wonderful way to shop for your home cooked dinner.

The traditional cuisine is rich and tasty which can be enjoyed at a very affordable price in many of the small traditional restaurants in villages and towns. The gastronomic restaurants with the highest standards and star ratings can be found in all the corners of the area.

The Loire River is a giant bird sanctuary, with flocks of birds everywhere, and a sense of peace pervades the area. Many rare birds may be seen along the riverside.