Châteauneuf-Sur-Loire a Recent Restoration Project Revealed a Few Secrets! to Visit the Chapel, Inquire at the 00 33 (0)2 38 58 44 79 Tourist Information Office
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Paris PITHIVERAIS D 2 9 5 7 par l'A6 Paris 1 5 N par l'A10 PARIS Pithiviers The Museum of the “Marine de Loire” Orléans sortie Châteauneuf GÂTINAIS A sur Loire n°6 Navigation on the Loire 6 This museum is located in the magnificent castle stables and explains the history A 1 9 of navigation on the river Loire, which was used for transporting men and goods Chamerolles Troyes from Ancient times right through to the arrival of the railway in the 19th century. A19 60 Lyon N Come and see the daily lives of the sailors, fishermen, ferrymen and MONTARGIS N A 2 Nibelle N60 washerwomen who worked on or along the shores of the Loire. 1 BEAUCE 0 FOR 0 D'ORL N152 Ingrannes National museum open all year round D11 Bellegarde Sury Ê T The castle - town-hall Seichebrières aux Bois closed on Tuesdays and the 01/01, the 01/05 and the 25/12. Etang de th la Vallée A Canal d The royal “new castle” from the 11 century was transformed into 'Orlé Combreux Fay aux Loges ans 7 Guided visits on request ORLÉANS E th th D2060 Vitry aux Loges 7 ANS a mini “Versailles” in the 17 and 18 centuries. The Duke de Donnery Chécy Châtenoy D96 Penthièvre, grandson of Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, had a hand in this 0 St Denis CHÂTEAUNEUF Etang des Bois D de l'Hôtel 95 SUR LOIRE Lorris transformation. 1 0 St Martin d'Abbat 1 Bouzy la Forêt Jargeau A Germigny des Prés Sandillon A large part of the castle was destroyed after the French Revolution but N VAL-DE-LOIRE Sigloy Les Bordes the rotunda, with its remarkable dome, still survives and now houses 2 Guilly St Benoît 2 0 sur Loire 5 1 Vienne Tigy the town hall. In the entrance hall, painted decors and a theatrical N en Val Neuvy D en Sullias 9 th BEAUGENCY 5 2 Dampierre forged iron stairway from the 19 century can still be seen. D921 en Burly Tours Sully sur Loire A D9 The town hall is open from Monday to Friday. 7 51 1 LA FERTÉ SAINTAUBIN GIEN SOLOGNE Etang du Puits The castle park and gardens Situated in the heart of the town, around the castle, are the English-style landscaped gardens (which replaced the original French-style ones). They BourgesPrepare your visit withBERRY cover several hectares with remarkable 200 year-old tree specimens and the Tourist Information Office alleys of magnolias and giant rhododendrons (flowering end of May). You can walk to the “Love Temple” and the “Sailor’s Gate” leading out to the Loire, in Châteauneuf sur Loire between Nevers going through a newly restored wetland area with remarkable biodiversity. Unusual religious buildings Free entry until dusk. the Loire, the canal and the forest of Orléans Map available at the Tourist Information Office, • The chapel “Notre-Dame de l’Épinoy” is possibly the oldest sanctuary 3, place Aristide Briand the Town Hall or at the Museum. in Châteauneuf and it is associated with the legend of the “Good Lady”. 45110 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire A recent restoration project revealed a few secrets! To visit the chapel, inquire at the 00 33 (0)2 38 58 44 79 Tourist Information Office. [email protected] • The church of Saint Martial, the building has a striking lowered porch tower and inside, the marble A professional welcome all year round: tomb of a local dignitary associated with the castle, • From Monday to Saturday the Marquis de La Vrillière, a remarkable example of (9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Classical Italian funerary art. Free entry (when no religious service being held). • In July and August: Sundays and the 14/07 and the 15/08 (9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) A dynamic market town The sparkling Loire on foot or by bike... • From October to April: closed on Monday and Tuesday afternoons Châteauneuf-sur-Loire The town possesses two interesting market halls: In all seasons, the banks of the Loire are a relaxing place to be. There are various paths to follow on either side of the elegant, ironwork suspension bridge. La halle Saint Pierre”, a former boat house • Brochures in English and other languages available • “ On the quayside, you can find examples of the river’s wrath in olden times. which was transported up from the edge of at the Tourist Information Office, the Loire (market of local produce held on a • Free WiFi available. Saturday once a month). • The “Nouvelle Halle”, in the famous 19th century www.tourisme-chateauneufsurloire.fr “Baltard” style (weekly market held here on Fridays). • The town centre boasts 80 differents shops and services. Etape du Val de Loire et de la Loiret - CentreLoire Val deà Vélo Loire - France Conception Com’Elle Jargeau – Impression SIC Châteauneuf - Crédit photos : D.Chauveau / N.Delabrouille / Mairie / Musée / OT DCI-LFC-JMR-FPR - Edition 2015 / N.Delabrouille Mairie Musée OT – Impression SIC Châteauneuf - Crédit photos : D.Chauveau Conception Com’Elle Jargeau Loire navigation museum Children’s playground Restaurants - Brasseries Bus stop for Orléans staurant brasserie Recommended route for campervans, caravans, buses The sailor’s promenade – 5kms Flowers and gardens path – 5kms The castles of the Loire hiking trail (GR 3) The Loire cycle route – to Germigny 5kms, to Jargeau 9kms The forest of Orléans by bike 15kms Chamerolles - Pithiviers is D11 a n Fay-aux-Loges ti â Walks and pathways G Relax and Enjoy! D2060 From the attractive half-timbered Tourist du Make the most of your stay with a hike along the Loire, a visit to the e Information Office, situated opposite the iron u swimming-pool, a gourmet meal or a good night’s rest in a hotel, a n e gates of the castle, you can set off on various v Vitry-aux-Loges - Orléans guest-house or a self-catering “gîte” or even a stay at the campsite. paths to discover Châteauneuf and its treasures. A Bellegarde -Montargis R e R u u e d du e P s Musée M Office de Tourisme M Espace ar éc a Florian h q Espace Yvette i a u l L Kohler-Choquet e s B cl a o e r r d P c u s l e v P a r d d e P P la Chapelle R é p u ns b a l é i l q 'Or Grande-rue d u ute e Ro D952 D960 Bo Saint-Martin d'Abbat P ulev St-Denis-de-l'Hôtel ard d Gien - Briare e Ve Jargeau - Orléans rdun Germigny-des-PrésD60 St-Benoît - Sully s/Loire P promenade du Chastaing La Ronce Loire navigation museum Children’s playground promenade de l'Herbe Verte La Loire Restaurants - Brasseries Bus stop for Orléans staurant brasserie Recommended route for campervans, caravans, buses Sigloy -Tigy The sailor’s promenade – 5kms Sologne Campsite Flowers and gardens path – 5kms D11 The castles of the Loire hiking trail (GR 3) “la Maltournée” The Loire cycle route – to Germigny 5kms, to Jargeau 9kms The forest of Orléans by bike 15kms pitches with a view of the Loire waste water disposal facilities for campervans open from April to October 02 38 58 42 46 Chamerolles - Pithiviers is Camping D11 a n Fay-aux-Loges ti â G D2060 du e u n e v Vitry-aux-Loges - Orléans A Bellegarde -Montargis R e R u u e d du e P s M M Espace ar éc a Florian h q Espace Yvette i a u l L Kohler-Choquet e s B cl a o e r r d P c u s l e v P a r d d e P P la Chapelle R é p u ns b a l é i l q 'Or Grande-rue d u ute e Ro D952 D960 Bo Saint-Martin d'Abbat P ulev St-Denis-de-l'Hôtel ard d Gien - Briare e Ve Jargeau - Orléans rdun Germigny-des-PrésD60 St-Benoît - Sully s/Loire P promenade du Chastaing La Ronce promenade de l'Herbe Verte La Loire Sigloy -Tigy Sologne D11 Camping.