Selles-sur-Cher Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Selles-sur-Cher which includes a small town or village and a bridge
Selles-sur-Cher showing a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village
Selles-sur-Cher featuring tranquil scenes
Selles-sur-Cher
Selles-sur-Cher featuring a small town or village and a bridge

Walk around an abandoned castle at night for a candlelit tour. Bring the kids to its charming animal farm.

Selles-sur-Cher is a charming hamlet known worldwide as the birthplace of a famous goat’s cheese. It has a few thousand inhabitants and an elegant castle that overlooks their houses.

The town’s medieval castle of Château de Selles-sur-Cher has an elegant façade and thick defensive walls. Peruse the various buildings constructed in different eras. Don clogs to learn how workers polish the shiny wooden floors of the main hall. Learn about the history of the château through its English leaflet and visit the pigs and chickens on the farm.

This village’s appeal is its pastoral charm. Amble along the grassy riverbanks and stop for a picnic in view of the château. Sit with a book in the shade of a tree. Cross the Cher River via its arched bridge. Gaze up at the spire of the village church rising above the shrubs and houses.

A local market takes place in Place Charles de Gaulle’s village centre on Thursdays. Purchase flowers, books and food from the various stalls. Try the Selles-sur-Cher goat cheese, an icon of the region and famous internationally. The cheese was first produced in this region in the 19th century.

Visit some of the nearby castles, such as Château de Valençay and Château de Cheverny. Many of the castles dotted around the province were constructed in the Middle Ages to defend the region from religious wars and foreign attacks. Learn about the rich history of the area, including the story of Joan of Arc.

The village is just east of Saint Aignan in the department of Loir-et-Cher in a rural part of the Loire Valley on the flanks of the Cher River. Drive 120 miles (190 kilometres) south from Paris, which has the nearest international airport.

Selles-sur-Cher is a nice break from city life. Enjoy its slow pace of life and picturesque riverside views. The region’s weather is pleasant with hot summers, although winters can be cold.

Les Hauts de Beauval

Les Hauts de Beauval

3 out of 5
356 rue du paradis, Saint-Aignan
The price is AU$221 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$221
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Saint-Aignan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zoo Parc Beauval and St. Aignan Château ...
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Les Sources de Cheverny

Les Sources de Cheverny

5 out of 5
23 Rue de Fougères, Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher
The price is AU$472 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$472
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cheverny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Terra Laura and Château de Troussay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Great location and excellent rooms for a quiet weekend."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Les Sources de Cheverny
Chateau de Chissay

Chateau de Chissay

1-3 Place Paul Boncour, Chissay-en-Touraine, Loir-et-Cher
The price is AU$219 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$219
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chissay-en-Touraine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
"You sleep in the castle. What more can I say?! We had the presidential suite with multiple rooms; huge and luxurious. We felt like royalty!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Chateau de Chissay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Agréable Maison de Ville Avec Extérieur

Agréable Maison de Ville Avec Extérieur

Saint Aignan
Stay at this vacation home in Saint-Aignan. Enjoy free WiFi and patios. Popular attractions Zoo Parc Beauval and St. Aignan Château are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Logement ayant un tres bon emplacement. Fonctionnel et propre"

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Agréable Maison de Ville Avec Extérieur
La Maison cocooning de Beauval

La Maison cocooning de Beauval

Mareuil-sur-Cher
Stay at this vacation home in Mareuil-sur-Cher. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Zoo Parc Beauval and Thesee, Ruins of ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Très correct et environnement calme Logement très récent et confortable.Propriétaires discrets et très communicants.Maison choisie pour la proximité des châteaux"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

La Maison cocooning de Beauval
Large spacious and relaxing house with  pool, tennis and pond - up  to 16p: Deer

Large spacious and relaxing house with pool, tennis and pond - up to 16p: Deer

Monthou-sur-Cher
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Monthou-sur-Cher. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Domaine ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"We've just returned from fabulous week here. There were 16 of us, it's a lovely secluded spot.Private pool was the making of the holiday, clean and plenty of high quality sun loungers.The house is clean, very spacious with a bit of quirkiness but its full of character.Stephanie was super helpful ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Large spacious and relaxing house with pool, tennis and pond - up to 16p: Deer
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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