Large, charming vacation home in the center of Gien, Loire Valley

A typical Loire Valley manor house, located just a stone’s throw from downtown, the Loire River, the Château de Gien, the pottery factory, shops, restaurants, and bars—it’s the ideal spot for a weekend or a week-long vacation with family or friends.

The cottage features 7 large double bedrooms. Exposed wood paneling, oak parquet floors, and terracotta tiles lend charm to our rooms.
Four of the bedrooms are equipped with modern private bathrooms, featuring bathtubs (2) or walk-in showers (2). A fifth separate bathroom with a bathtub is also available. There are also 6 restrooms throughout the house.

The cottage features a large, fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, 4-burner stove, coffee maker, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer) with a magnificent central island that’s perfect for cooking. Two other small kitchens (electric hotplates, fridge-freezer combo, mini-ovens) are also available, offering more flexibility.

The main living room opens onto the garden through a large picture window. The floor features terracotta tiles and flagstone, with a large stone fireplace and a cozy living area featuring a TV corner and a “Petiot” foosball table (with the playability of a Bonzini). A second large living room with a TV, games, and board games is also available on the first floor, as well as a second dining room that seats 20 people.

The well-being and safety of children are our top priority: the cottage is completely enclosed by a wall.

As for the garden, the cottage features a large flower garden ideally situated near the entrance, as well as a second “secret garden” located above the rooftops.

There’s no shortage of nearby activities:

Cultural sites: Gien Castle 100 m away, the Gien pottery factory 1 km away, and the castles of Sully-sur-Loire, Guédelon, St. Brisson, and La Bussière. Briare Canal Bridge at 10 km, Briare Enamel Museum at 8 km, Briare Enamel Mountain at 8 km, Briare “Two Marinas” Museum at 10 km, Rosny-les-7-Écluses, Montargis (“the Venice of the Gâtinais”) 40 minutes away

Sports and Nature: sandy beach 200 meters away with “Gien Plage” in July and August (activities, inflatable games),<br> and the “Sentier de la Loire Sauvage” bike trail 200 meters away, the Barres National Arboretum (designated a “remarkable garden”) 20 minutes away, Maison de la Loire, Olympic-size swimming pool 500 meters away, water park 8 km away (3 water slides, jacuzzi, wellness area), tennis court 2 km away, water sports center 25 minutes away, canoeing and kayaking on the Loire.

Recreation: movie theater 500 meters away, escape room 15 km away, tree-top adventure course 40 minutes away, Dampierre Museum of the Circus and Illusion 8 km away, “O Parc” amusement park 45 minutes away.

Dining: vineyards of the Coteaux du Giennois (5 min) and Sancerre (45 min); Bardelay Goat Farm: “Crottins de Chavignol” goat cheese 5 km away, ostrich farm 10 km away, Michelin 1-star gourmet restaurant “Côté Jardin” 1 km away, farmers’ market and local producers on Wednesdays (100 m away) and Saturdays (1 km away)

We’re happy to provide more information, photos, or answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to welcoming you!