Cléry-Saint-André

• Basilica of Our Lady of Clery, a royal basilica in the country of the Loire castles:

• A remarkable example of Gothic, Notre Dame Basilica deploys his tall figure in the heart of Cléry-Saint-André borough since the fifteenth century. Shrine dedicated to Our Lady, whose statue was discovered in 1280, the basilica received the favor of the kings of France, Louis XI and chose to be buried there.
• Open house: the basilica is open daily from 9am to 18pm. Ability to see the tomb of Louis XI and the oratory during guided tours.
• Guided tours 2020 season on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 16:30 - Meet at 16h15 - 4 € / adult.
• Information at the Tourist Office Loire Valley Lands at +33 2 38 44 32 28.

• Walk :

• "Water Route" to Cléry-Saint-André: punctuated with 17 wells and wash houses, you will discover the charms of Ardoux by cruising the streets of Clery.
• "Hiking in Loiret": published by the Departmental Tourist Board, these detailed cards offers 11 channels of small hikes spread over the 5 municipalities in the canton.

• By bike :

• "Cycling in the Loiret": on small roads or easy paths you can stroll along the routes with evocative names: between "Vineyards and orchards" (19 km), the "Land of Louis XI "(11 km), make a journey" Floral and monumental "(42 km) or a" hook Solognot "(31 km).
• Information available at the tourist office opposite the Basilica: Tel. : +33 2 38 44 32 28 - Email: clery@tourisme-terresduvaldeloire.fr

Many events begin to honor the viticulture and fruit production Township. The pageant designed by the Association Clery Its History in Light attracts thousands of spectators.

• From mid-July to late July: Lights and Sounds of Cléry-Saint-André. This show invites the public to discover the exceptional destiny of the characters from the history of the region (Louis XI, Dunois, Joan of Arc...).
• The 2nd Sunday of September: Market Village. crafts and local produce to Cléry-Saint-André. Craftsmen and local producers gather to offer a concentrated know-how and flavors.
• The 3rd Sunday of October: Apple Fairs. The opportunity to discover and taste the local production of apple in all its forms.

• A bike or car: "Orleans Wine Route": cities of winemaking tradition, Cléry-Saint-André, Mareau-aux-Prés and Mezieres-lez-Clery you will discover their cellars and taste their wine Orléans and Orléans-Clery, AOC Travel since 2006. "the Orleans wine Route", this route dotted with wineries, signposted from Cléry-Saint-André, invites you to a walk in the vineyard.
• Fishing: "Between Loire and ponds Ardoux solognots": 2nd category river, the Loire and Ardoux offer with communal Cléry-Saint-André ponds and Jouy-le-potter, a varied practice of fishing.
• In the air :

• In balloon: an unforgettable experience awaits you in a hot air balloon to find other castles, landscapes of the Loire and Sologne. Choose the location of your flight and let the wind do (Loire balloons in Jouy-le-Potier +33 6 80 68 29 98).
• In ULM, Cravant: experience a moment of freedom and pure feelings for an introductory flight in the company of an instructor (+33 6 60 55 83 32).

• Festivities:

• The 2nd weekend in June: Potters Market in Jouy-le-Potier. It is natural in the municipality of Jouy-le-Potier that 30 professional potters gather each year on the church square.
• The 1st Sunday of September: Feast of Saint Fiacre in Mareau-aux-Prés. Patron of gardeners and gardeners, Saint Fiacre is also the name of the ancient hamlet which has installed the current borough.
• The 1st Sunday of October: Harvest Festival in Mareau-aux-Prés. Living to the rhythm of the wine business, the town celebrates the grape harvest of the year.
• The 4th Sunday of October: Plant Festival at Mareau-aux-Prés. What beautify your garden or your collection of orchids, carnivorous plants, etc.