South of the Sarthe, between Tours and Le Mans, the national forest of Bercé, that the stavemakers dub Jupilles, is one of the finest oak forests in all of France.
The national forest of Les Abbayes covers 1,300 hectares (3,200 acres) to the south of Bourges and forms part of the commune of Jussy-Champagne in the department of the Cher.
Published in October 2018, the book The oak in majesty, from forest to wine highlights the concept of forest terroir.
A small miracle takes place every year in the forest. Who has never been surprised when it sounds the beginning of autumn and the summer season seems far away already… However among trees, no surprise, they have been preparing autumn for several weeks already.
On the eve of the summer season, synonym of relaxation, take some time to get a bit of rest in forest and to discover all the benefits of forest therapy.
The sessile oak and the pedunculate oak are close cousins. Physically, they look a lot alike, and at equal quality, their wood has the same uses.
LA CHARITÉ-SUR-LOIRE – BERTRANGES. Situated only a few kilometers from the town of La Charité-sur-Loire, the prestigious centuries old Bertranges oak forest has a long and interesting history which is evoked simply by the mention of its name.
The growing season for non-evergreen trees such as oak is the time of year, from leaf emergence in the spring to fall yellowing. This period is marked by a strong activity of trees (growth, fruiting).
An uneven-aged high stand is characterized by a stand of trees with all stages of development, from seedlings to old high forest. This mixture can be more or less balanced in the different age and diameter classes.
For more than 200 years, oak has been part of the Charlois family’s DNA. It is the passion for this tree which animates the group still today. Without this passion, adventure would not be possible.
