In olden times, the Loire, as well as the other rivers flowing through our region, were full of fish and many families lived by fishing. Today, only a few professional fishermen remain, but it is still possible to fish just for pleasure.

What types of fish will you find in our waterways?

Salmon, allice shad, perch, pike, eel, lamprey and Loire whitebait will enable you to spend pleasant, patient and silent hours where you will forget all the tumult of modern life.

Back home, you will be able to prepare some of our local recipes, including:

- Loire salmon pâté.
- Salmon with Tigy asparagus.
- Grilled allice shad sorrel.µ
- Perch with white or red butter.
- Pike à l'Orléanaise.
- Eels in white wine.
- Without forgetting crunchy Loire whitebait in batter.
From our lakes, you can enjoy cooking carp, bream and tench following traditional recipes, by using bacon for example.