Maslives brings together local history, cycling routes and culinary craftsmanship. The “Histoire au fil des rues®” tourist trail is a self-guided walking route through an open-air museum; numbered information boards mark the way. You can explore the village at your own pace, using the boards to find your bearings. As a Village du Val de Loire, Maslives is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site—a fitting setting for discoveries focused on the village’s heritage.

Local history and cultural highlights

The village’s covered wells are among its notable features. The Maslives weathervane, or girouet, can also be seen in the village square. There are numerous vineyard huts around the village, which served as places for the winegrower and workers to rest and store equipment. They point to the practical role these buildings played in connection with winegrowing.

A facsimile of the “Lettres Patentes” is on display at reception in the town hall. As access to reception may vary, check in advance if you are interested in visiting. The council chamber is also used for cultural events: since 2022, the municipality has opened it to artists. The “Expos en mairie” series features exhibitions with varying dates, durations and themes. If you would like to see a particular exhibition, check the programme and whether you can visit during your planned dates.

Cycling routes and views of Chambord

The cycling connections are clearly identified for planning: Maslives lies at the junction of the “Loire à vélo” cycling route and the “Châteaux à vélo” loops. Check the route before setting out. The Route d’Artagnan also passes through Maslives along the communal roads CR No. 8 and CR No. 17 between Saint-Dyé and Chambord.

The La Charrette renversée viewpoint offers a new view of the Château de Chambord from outside the château grounds. The car park at Maslives town hall is the recommended starting point for the walk there. Check local information before setting out.

Craftsmanship and local delights

The Biscuiterie de Chambord brings together traditional craftsmanship and local food culture. It offers a tour of its workshop, with biscuits sampled alongside local red or white wines, or local fruit juice. The Palet Solognot, a traditional biscuit made with raisins and rum, is the Biscuiterie’s signature product. It preserves the traditional craft of making biscuits inspired by the local culinary heritage. The tour combines an insight into the craft with a tasting. Booking details and tasting options may change; check with the Biscuiterie for your visit date.

Each experience has a different focus: the trail highlights Maslives’ heritage, La Charrette renversée offers views of Chambord from outside the château grounds, and the Biscuiterie focuses on craftsmanship and tasting. When choosing Maslives as a destination, you can decide whether local history, cycling connections or regional cuisine will shape your stay.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Cour-Sur-Loire, Maves, Courmemin, Choussy, Chaumont-Sur-Loire, Pierrefitte-Sur-Sauldre, Oucques, Mareuil-sur-Cher.

For the main travel overview: Loir-Et-Cher.