Local Area Finding Les Alicourts Resort
From the A71:
Leave the A71 at junction 3, sign-posted 'Lamotte-Beuvron'.
After the toll, follow signs towards 'Lamotte-Beuvron' but as you enter the town, initially follow signs for 'Salbris'.
After a few hundred yards travelling out of town on the N20, turn left onto the D923 sign-posted 'Brinon-sur-Sauldre' and 'Aubigny'.
Travel straight along the D923 for 7 miles and then take a right hand turn onto the D24E.
There is a sign for 'Parc des Alicourts' at this junction.
Follow the D24E for 0.5 a mile and then turn left where you see a sign for the campsite.
The entrance is just a few hundred yards along this lane on your right hand side.
The journey from the motorway to the campsite takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
SatNav Postcode: 41300
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The local Area around Les Alicourts Resort
Zoo de Beauval
Situated in the heart of the Loire valley, this is one of the best zoos in France. A great selection of animals to view, but the main attraction is the white tigers. Regular exhibitions feature birds of prey and feeding the animals
Chateau de Chambord
The Chateau of Chambord is one of the loveliest Renaissance buildings in the Loire. It was completed in 1547 and there is evidence to suggest that Leonardo di Vinci assisted in its design. Surrounded by walls of 22 miles, the chateau has 440 rooms and stables to accommodate 1200 horses. The park is over 5000 hectares in size.
Museum of Sorcery
Discover the historical world of witchcraft from the middle ages to the 19th century. A journey through an astonishing 1200m2 of maze haunted by mythical characters and beasts of the countryside. Gift shop and picnic area. Allow 1 hour for a visit
Radio and Astronomy Station
A visit to the Radio and Astronomy station will enlighten you on the history and technical and scientific aspects of astronomy. The exhibitions are interactive with a planetarium display at intervals through the day. A guided tour lasts 30 minutes. Planetarium lasts 30 minutes
Musee de l'Artisan Rural Ancien
Take a step back into history and discover hundreds of ancient tools depicting traditional skills and crafts
Parc Floral de la Source
The park's most famous attraction is the vast expanse of flower beds. The park also has emus, peacocks and flamingos as well as deer in the woodland areas. A small train runs 20 minute trips around the park. There is a large restaurant, a playground and minigolf
Open afternoons only in low season.
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