Discover GRACAY, an exceptional address
Graçay, Berry's secret treasure
A charming guide to a bucolic getaway in the Centre-Val de Loire region
🌿 1. Welcome to Graçay
At the crossroads of the Cher, Indre, and Loir-et-Cher departments, Graçay is a haven of peace nestled in the valleys of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Bordered by the Fouzon and Pozon rivers, this discreet commune invites you to slow down and breathe.
Authenticity, heritage and human warmth are all there for a revitalizing stay.
🚶♀️ 2. Berry, a region of exploration
Graçay is ideally located between Vierzon , Châteauroux and Romorantin-Lanthenay . This little gem of Berry offers access to a range of cultural, gourmet and natural experiences.
From medieval legends to oak-lined paths, every corner is worth discovering.
🍽️ 3. Flavors of the Berry region
Berry seduces the taste buds with its generous recipes:
🧺 The essentials :
- Berry Pâté : festive meat pie with hard-boiled eggs
- Potato pancake ( truffiau )
- Crottin de Chavignol : AOP cheese, emblem of Berry
- Rillettes & rillons from Tours : rustic charcuterie
- Berry green lentils : subtle chestnut flavor
- PDO cheeses : Valençay, Sainte-Maure, Selles-sur-Cher
- Géline de Touraine : refined poultry with morels
- Sweets : tarte Tatin, nougatine, prune tart
🍷 4. Wines and vineyards to discover
Less than 30 minutes away:
🍇 Reuilly , Quincy , Valençay
👉 Fresh, fruity whites, perfect companions to regional specialties
🎨 5. Ideas for visits (within a radius of 50 km)
🌸 Culture, heritage and nature :
- Museum of Photography (Graçay)
- Fouzon Marshes: biodiversity & education
- Village of Saint-Outrille: twisted bell tower
- Cirque Paradiso (Genouilly)
- Canons' Garden
- Brenne Regional Park: wildlife & ponds
- Medieval castles and streets (Issoudun, Valençay, Châteauroux)
🪵 Relaxation & immersion :
- Marked hikes, cycle touring
- Ponds for fishing and picnicking
- Vierzon State Forest
- Birdwatching in Brenne
🍴 6. Recommended restaurants
🌳 Selection of good restaurants (less than 30 min):
| City | Restaurant | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graçay | The Slate | 2 rue Basse | 02 36 55 20 98 |
| The Chapelotte | 1 rue Félix Pyat | 02 48 51 41 98 | |
| The Plaisance | — | — | |
| Saint-Outrille | The Tithe Barn | Church Square | 02 48 71 84 93 |
| Genouilly | The Sceps Pond | Sceps Pond | 02 48 52 19 36 |
| Mennetou-sur-Cher | The Guinguette | Bridge Street | 06 99 70 86 73 |
| Langon-sur-Cher | Grand Liot Bistro | The Grand Liot | 02 34 33 11 39 |
| Chatres-sur-Cher | The Nitharsshini | Church Square | 02 54 98 02 88 |
| Vierzon | The Plot, Holly's Diner… | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
| Thénioux | The Stopover | Tours road | 07 88 05 79 07 |
| Issoudun | Cognette, 3 Kings, Dolce Vita… | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous |
🏡 7. Stay in Berry
🌾 Where to put your suitcases :
👉 www.location-berry.fr
- Well-equipped and quiet accommodation
- Warm and personalized welcome
- Easy access to hikes, walks, vineyards