Property for sale in Loir-Et-Cher

Loir-et-Cher sits at the heart of the Loire Valley, its capital, Blois, on the direct line to Paris, and the nearby town of Vendôme, whose TGV station puts the capital under an hour away. This makes the department an easy base for exploring the Loire Valley. With its strong royal heritage, Loir-et-Cher is home to Blois Castle, once home to seven kings and ten queens of France, and to the Château de Chambord, among the most visited of all the Loire châteaux. Beyond the headline sights, buyers will find the vineyards and forests of the Sologne, and the village of Lavardin, famous for once repelling a siege by Richard the Lionheart. Loir-et-Cher is likewise known for its outdoor appeal, with the Loire à Vélo cycle route running directly through the department. A temperate climate brings warm summers and mild winters. The housing stock runs from a Blois apartment, a vineyard property or a stone farmhouse in the Sologne. With royal history, castles and easy access to Paris, it remains one of the most visited parts of the Loire Valley. For those weighing up the market, houses in Loir-et-Cher average €1,364/m².