Here, you can visit a local produce market almost every day of the week

You can buy local cheeses, cured meats and melt-in-the-mouth honey straight from the farm

Taste and take home wines from the prestigious caves of Sancerre, Quincy and Reuilly for a fraction of the cost

Find Christmas presents at our famous porcelain factories

Make an easy day trip by train straight into the centre of Paris for Christmas shopping

Enjoy mulled wine, outdoor ice-skating and shopping at the daily Christmas markets in Orleans, Tours and Bourges

Follow our circuit of the best antique and brocante shops in the area and pick up an unusual bargain or an investment