La Selle-en-Hermoy offers two perspectives on a visit: circular trails pass through wooded areas and alongside orchards, or along the Chapelle Saint Anne; in the village, you’ll find the Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens and seasonal markets. The municipal motorhome parking area behind the church is a useful reference point for planning an overnight stay. If you’d like to combine your visit with a market, you can consider the months of July and November.
Circular trails starting at the Maison des Associations
The Circuit de La Plaine des Bourses starts at the Maison des Associations in La Selle-en-Hermoy. It passes through wooded areas, alongside orchards and back to the village. The Circuit de la Fricotte also starts at the Maison des Associations; on the D35 in La Selle-en-Hermoy, it passes the Chapelle Saint Anne. Both circular trails therefore share the same starting point but offer different highlights: the Plaine des Bourses route is noted for its scenery and return to the village, while the Fricotte route follows the road past the chapel. This distinction can help you choose whether to focus on wooded areas and orchards or on the chapel.
The church and local history
The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens consists of a nave and a slightly narrower choir. A very slender bell tower stands at the junction; there is a porch on the west side and a sacristy at the end of the choir. The narrower choir adjoins the nave, while the bell tower marks the junction. The porch and sacristy complete the building’s layout in the locations described. For safety reasons, an order has been issued to close the church to the public. Check the current access conditions before visiting. The earliest evidence of La Selle-en-Hermoy’s existence dates back to the 8th century.
Market dates and places to eat in the village
The La Selle-en-Hermoy flea market takes place every year in July. In November, there is a recurring crafts market where you can discover and buy locally handmade items. The two events have different highlights: the flea market is on the calendar in July, while the November event features local crafts. If a market is influencing your travel dates, check the flea market date for the year in question and the current program for the crafts market. There is also a bakery and patisserie on the church square. If you plan to shop there, check in advance whether it is open.
Getting there and accommodation
You can travel to La Selle-en-Hermoy via Montargis station and then take a REMI coach. Check timetables and connections before travelling. For those travelling by motorhome, there is a municipal parking area behind the church. It has space for three motorhomes, and overnight stays are free; check the current service details before arriving. The planning steps vary depending on how you travel: for train and bus journeys, the connection and timetable are the main considerations; for motorhome travel, check the parking capacity and current service details.
Discover more destinations: Orléans, Boismorand, Saint-Maurice-sur-Fessard, Baccon, Combreux, Saint-Maurice-sur-Aveyron, Châteauneuf-Sur-Loire, Saint-Brisson-Sur-Loire.
For the broader travel overview: Loiret.
