Impetuous and bubbling in winter, languorous and peaceful in summer, the Loire erodes its banks or deposits sand, creating an island that elsewhere it sweeps away: you're in the heart of the Loire of islands. The good news? You can explore this unique and untamed area on foot, by bike or in a canoe! It's a great opportunity to get close to a rich ecosystem! Finally, the Loire is celebrated here every year at the end of spring, with some great events and gabarre outings.
To feel like a Loire sailor, discover the magnificent historic and natural site of Mantelot (south of Briare), with Bertrand, who will take you sailing on the Sterne.
Discover the heritage of the Loire aboard Mignonnette, with Sébastien, who will share his passion with you in Marseilles-lès-Aubigny.
Hundreds of different species of birds, reptiles and insects have found refuge on the banks of the Loire. A sign that this place is resolutely untamed, so let's continue to take care of it so that this fragile ecosystem endures.
On the banks of the river in Pouilly-sur-Loire, you'll find a number of temporary exhibitions and a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the Val de Loire Nature Reserve.
Every year, at the end of spring, the gabarriers invite you to celebrate the Loire with a programme of gabarre rides, exhibitions and discoveries around the river.
From its fall into the Loire at Cosne Cours sur Loire, follow the river Nohain to Donzy where many more adventures await.
