With its roots in the Middle Ages, Mehun-sur-Yèvre is known as one of the "Most beautiful detours of France", and is famous for its history with Joan of Arc.
SIGHTSEEING
Take time to stroll in the gardens of Duke Jean de Berry through which flows the river water Yèvre. Admire the majestic ruins of the castle of King Charles VII. Continue your walk through cobbled streets to discover the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, and the clock tower.
Take time to appreciate the richness of the museum's collections of porcelain, a symbol of urban history linking past to present, where the art of porcelain is still very much alive. Also take time to visit Pillivuyt, the largest porcelain factory in France, whose products are exported worldwide.
Apart from china, other artists: cabinetmaker, wood engraver and glass, paintings conservator and many others contribute to the reputation of the city as a City of Arts and Trades. A visit to their workshops is required.
A wide variety of sports: indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, go skateboarding, golf, handball and basketball, canoeing on the river Yèvre, and wonderful walks along the Canal de Berry.
Throughout the year a variety of events are organized:
A Venetian Carnival, crowning the May Queen in May, the medieval market in July, music concerts in the gardens of the Duke of Berry, all Sundays in August, a night tour of the castle in August, the Heritage Days In September, the Festival Gourmet, showing local foods and wines, the great fair of St. Andrew and the day of potatoes in November, and to finish the year, the Christmas market ... help make the city a festive and lively.
Susie & Bernard welcome you to their Bed & Breakfast in a former protestant orphanage in the centre of the charming country town of Mehun-sur-Yèvre, famous for its connections with...
Located in Mehun-sur-Yèvre
60 € the double room
Au Petit Prieuré
9
Foëcy
Built in 1760 in the heart of the Berry, the main house is thought to have been once an old walled priory. It has had many owners but today it is a house where music takes precedence....
Located 5.2 km from Mehun-sur-Yèvre
From 65 € to 70 € the double room
Le Chateau de la Brosse
9.7
Brinay
The Chateau de la Brosse is in the heart of the vineyards of Quincy, 10 km from the exit of the A20 and A71 (Vierzon). Frederick and Caroline welcome you all year. Surrounded by a 20-hectare...
In the middle of France, near Bourges, near the forest and the vineyards, in a flower and bosky bower, is the rural lodging arranged in an old building of farm on the site of our home....
Located 14.6 km from Mehun-sur-Yèvre
From 351 € to 360 € per week
Au charme des marais
9.6
Bourges
Enter the A charming residence, of great standing in the city centre of bourges (18), 1 to 8 people, marshes and a few steps from the Cathedral. To the charm of the Marsh is the first...
Located 15.4 km from Mehun-sur-Yèvre
1200 € per week
Ferme des barres
8.4
Mennetou-sur-Cher
Lodging in the Sologne any comfort, in the vicinity of the Loire château, in shift close to a farm of élévage of horses and sheep. House of style solognot.
Set on a 20-acre park with a vineyard, the 18th-century Chateau de la Brosse offers horse riding and you can borrow bikes on site. A continental breakfast with homemade jam is served...
Located 6 km from Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Room from 45 €
L'Orée de Sologne
Allogny
This renovated farmhouse features a covered, heated pool in the 2-hectare park and it is located 17 km from Bourges. You can relax in the sauna and hot tub after playing badminton in...
Located 10 km from Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Room from 60 €
Campanile Vierzon
6.9
Vierzon
Conveniently located just off the N76, with easy access from the E11/A71 motorway, this friendly hotel aims to offer a good standard of accommodation and excellent value for money....
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