One Night Deer Squalls
Experience the magic of the Deer Squalls at Chambord
Every autumn, the Domaine de Chambord becomes the setting for a rare natural spectacle: the bellowing of the stags. In the silence of the forest, the powerful call of the males echoes, symbolising the mating season.
The Domaine de Chambord offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this timeless moment, accompanied by a passionate guide, in the best possible conditions. Le Chameau boots are provided free of charge, and Barbour jackets are available for purchase at the hotel.
The experience
As dusk falls or at the first light of dawn, the estate unfolds before you in a deep, almost suspended silence. Only the bellow of the stag occasionally breaks this calm — a deep, powerful call that echoes through the trees, a striking testament to the great forest awakening during the rutting season. Accompanied by a guide, you make your way through a still-slumbering Chambord, far from prying eyes, in a rare moment of intimacy with nature. It is a special, almost timeless moment, when you feel as though you are alone in the world, in the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed woodland park.
Want to take your Deer Squalls getaway to the next level?
Extend the magic by discovering our refined dining options, orchestrated by the duo Chef Meilleur Ouvrier de France Joseph Viola, and Chef Marion Carraud, executive chef of Relais de Chambord, who celebrates traditional French bourgeois cuisine with local produce. For lunch or dinner, let yourself be seduced by authentic flavours that perfectly complement the atmosphere of the Domaine. Treat yourself to the ultimate in relaxation at our spa, a true haven of well-being in the heart of the Loire Valley.