La Parenthèse Meslandaise
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Add your business details- Glamping site at an educational farm in the Loir-et-Cher
- A 10-minute drive from the Loire; Amboise and Blois half an hour away
- Swimming pool on site, plus farm visits and veg garden
Here's something a bit out of the ordinary for your Loir-et-Cher holiday – in terms of both the accommodation and the atmosphere of the site. The collection of characterful glamping units at La Parenthèse Meslandaise are scattered around a nature-filled location about a mile from the village of Mesland, and they make a wonderful place for a bit of rural relaxation with friends, family, your other half or just on your own.
The accommodation here has all been nicely thought out, giving you the feeling of staying out in the open air but with the added comfort of sturdy walls, proper beds and your own ensuite toilet, plus access to a spacious and well-equipped kitchen area with a cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. It’s also got all the utensils, crockery and cutlery you’ll need for your meals, and plenty of tables and chairs for civilised dining.
But what really makes this place stand out is the setting, as it’s part of a sustainable property that houses an educational farm and a participatory vegetable garden. What that means is that guests can pick seasonal fruit and veg to eat (in return for a little light work such as weeding or watering) and get to know the adopted animals that live here – pigs, rabbits, goats and donkeys among them. Guests can join tours for free to cuddle and feed the animals under supervision.
When you're not becoming buddies with the bunnies, you can take a dip in the site’s pool or get out to explore the area – La Parenthèse Meslandaise is handily located about 10 minutes’ drive from the Loire and close to several of its best châteaux.
Site type
5
5Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
La Parenthèse Meslandaise
11 Les Perets
Mesland
Loir-et-Cher
France
41150
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
47.5162°N
1.10934°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
You can't come to the Loire Valley without visiting a château or two, can you? In fact, you could probably fill your entire break with château visits here if you wanted to – the list of nearby options includes Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire (15 minutes’ drive), Château Royal d’Amboise (25 minutes), Royal Château of Blois (half an hour), Château de Chenonceau (35 minutes), Château de Chambord (50 minutes)…
If you don’t have time for all that, perhaps instead you'd like to see the 45 replica versions at Mini Castle Park (25 minutes). It’s a great spot for the kids, as are other local visits like Grand Aquarium de Touraine (half an hour), ZooParc de Beauval (50 minutes) and the Safari Train at Beaumarchais reserve (10 minutes).
For more outdoor time, climb into the trees at Loisirs Loire Valley (20 minutes), go kayaking from Blois (half an hour) or chill out on the sands at Parc Plage de Montrichard (half an hour).
Food and drink
- Bistrot des Hauts de Loire 1.7 mi
- Domaine des Hauts de Loire 1.7 mi
- La Croix Blanche 3.2 mi
- Khmer Wok 3.2 mi
- Chez Napoléon 3.2 mi
- La Charbonnette 3.2 mi
- L'Aïoli Chez Christ 3.5 mi
- Restaurant 3.7 mi
- Café Hôtel Restaurant de la Gare 3.9 mi
- La Tavola des Lys 4.3 mi
Groceries
- Rapid'Market 3.3 mi
- Intermarché 3.5 mi
- Lidl 3.5 mi
Parks and play
- Jardin L'Ancel François park 2.1 mi
- L'araignée Playground 2.8 mi
- Parc des Bosseries park 3.3 mi
- Aire de jeux pour enfants Playground 3.7 mi
- Clubs Enfants Playground 3.7 mi
- Aire de jeux pour enfants Playground 3.7 mi
- Aire de jeux pour enfants Playground 3.8 mi
- Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire park 4.4 mi
- Parc de la paix park 4.5 mi
- Ferme équestre des bords de Loire park 4.5 mi
Family days out
- Domaine Cocteaux Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
- Salle de jeux Amusement arcade 3.7 mi
- Château de la Guérinière Castle 3.7 mi
- Lavoir Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
- Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
- Manoir de Laleu Castle 4.5 mi
- Cimetière des Chiens Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
- Château des Hayes Castle 4.8 mi
- Château de la Remberge Castle 4.9 mi
- Manoir d'Avisé Castle 5.1 mi
Public transport
- Bourg 3.1 mi
- Onzain Gare 4 mi
- Onzain - Gare SNCF 4 mi
- Dame-Marie-les-Bois − Centre 4 mi
- Villechenard 4.6 mi
- Le Vau 4.8 mi
- La Hargandière 5.1 mi
- La Pinière 5.2 mi
- Autrèche − Mairie 5.3 mi
- Autrèche − Château/Garage 5.4 mi
What’s nearby
- Golf de Fleuray - Amboise Golf course 3.2 mi
- Ballastière de la Scierie Fishing 5.7 mi
- Golf du Domaine de la Carte Golf course 5.8 mi
Local services
- Pharmacie du Marché Pharmacy 3.3 mi
- Intermarché Fuel station 3.5 mi
- VIRTA Charging station 4.1 mi
- Pharmacie de Chaumont-sur-Loire Pharmacy 4.3 mi
- Pharmacie du Val de Cisse Pharmacy 5 mi
- VIRTA Charging station 5.9 mi
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Would highly recommend! Relaxing, friendly and well equipped.
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Liked 1. Greeted by very friendly dog (Twinnie) at the gates.
2. Then greeted Virginie (the owner) who was very welcoming and friendly after our long journey.
3. The facilities were great. Clean fully equipped kitchen, hot clean showers, heated pool which we were able to use.
4. The setting is beautiful. Set in woodlands surrounded by fields, was very peaceful and relaxing.
5. There are two very friendly rescue donkeys who love to come and say hello.
6. The accommodation was very cozy and warm, with a lovely fire and lighting.
7. We visited during autumn, and it was beautiful, but we imagine it would be amazing in summer too.
8. Everything here is very eco-friendly which was great for us. All the lights are solar powered, the fire used a natural fuel and a natural water filtration system for all the waste water. The owners here are doing everything right!
9. The variety of different accommodation types.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does La Parenthèse Meslandaise have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is La Parenthèse Meslandaise dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Parenthèse Meslandaise? You can't come to the Loire Valley without visiting a château or two, can you? In fact, you could probably fill your entire break with château visits here if you wanted to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Parenthèse Meslandaise?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.