Natural heritage
ARBOFOLIA
10/15 minutes by car from La Bussière:
Let’s go for a crazy day among the trees, smelling leaves and touching barks.
3 different tours are proposed for a funny and educational exploration of the trees’ world:
- The "Continentalis" will make you travel over the 5 continents through the oldest collection of the Arboretum,
- The "Bizarretum" will make you discover all that nature created of strange and mysterious,
- The "Classifica" will wake up your senses from spring to autumn.
A unique discovery to live in family or between passionates through an animation program for kids after 6, ARBO family (familly day with guided tour)
Arbofolia - Arboretum National des Barres
45290 - NOGENT-SUR-VERNISSON
Tél. : 02 38 97 62 21
Fax. : 02 38 97 65 15
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LIVING MUSEUM OF GÂTINAISE'S BEEKEEPING
30 minutes by car from La Bussière :
This time, it’s highly recommended to come close to the hives, without any danger
Here hives are under glass so you can observe them working in every detail. Located in an old farm at the city entrance, this museum welcomes visitors from all around the world.
It’s a friendly and a living world where history and educational purposes help to understand interactions between bees, flowers and human beings.
Musée Vivant de l'Apiculture Gâtinaise
La Cassine
Route de Chuelles
45220 - CHATEAU-RENARD
Tél. : 02 38 95 35 56
info@museevivant.com
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HOUSE OF NATURE AND WATER
The house of nature and water enjoy an interactive scenography which allows discovering the industrial heritage linked to water, geology, fauna and flora of the wetland. The site is located at the confluence of the 3 channels of Briare, Loing and Orlean.
Maison de la Nature et de l'Eau
Patrimoine naturel
Buges - Site des 3 canaux
B.P. 47
45120 - CHALETTE-SUR-LOING
Tél. : 02 38 98 72 97
LE MÈANDRE DE LA LOIRE IN GUILLY
Discover a natural protected area at the border of the Loire river.
Patrimoine naturel
45600 - GUILLY
Tél. : 02 38 77 02 72
Fax. : 02 38 77 02 08
siege.orleans@conservatoire-espacesnaturels-centre.org
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DEPARTMENTAL PARK OF TROUSSE BOIS
Educational panels are disposed around the trails of this beautiful park and inform about it rich flora. The specificity of Trousse Bois is it humid area at the north of the pond that can be observe from a 200 m pontoon.
Parc Départemental - Trousse-Bois
45250 - BRIARE
THE GASTON'S ISLAND
This island is a unique and preserved site of 70 hectares boarding the Loire river.
Nowdays protected, this old island offer various landscapes, form humid plain to the dry grass on the sand, from bushy environments to the dense forest.
You will be able to discover more than 350 vegetal species and also 100 species of birds and mammals.
L'île à Gaston
45360 - CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 77 02 72
Fax. : 02 38 77 02 08
siege.orleans@conservatoire-espacesnaturels-centre.org
Cultural heritage
CASTLE OF LA BUSSIÈRE
5 minutes by car from La Bussière:
How and with what our ancestors were fishing in ponds and rivers?
Through this remarkable collection of objects and works of art, you will discover the different techniques - casting, at once, in the flounder, with reel, or with the reflector to the line but not float - which were committed to Renaissance at Grand Century to the Revolution and the Empire. A world that unfolds as we visit the various furnished rooms of this family castle.
Below the castle, an eighteenth century garden labeled “remarkable gardens” will make you discover 65 varieties of peer trees and 42 of apple trees.
Château de La Bussière
35 rue du château
45230 - LA BUSSIERE
Tél. : 02 38 35 93 35 - Fax. : 02 38 35 94 13
info@chateau-labussiere.com
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THE FAIENCE MUSEUM
10/15 minutes by car from La Bussière:
The museum says nearly 200-year history of the manufactory through various parts in terms of decoration, forms, and techniques.
It is a lively place that shows how the way we eat affects the arts of table. You will also find pieces that have been made for various universal exhibitions and an impressive collection of slips.
The Museum is located in an old cellar paste the nineteenth century.
Musée de la Faïencerie
78, place de la Victoire
45500 - GIEN
Tél. : 02 38 05 21 06
Fax. : 02 38 67 44 92
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THE CASTLE OF GIEN
Descendant of a great hunter and herself a follower of falconry, it was necessary to Countess Anne de Beaujeu, eldest daughter of King Louis XI, to find a conducive place to the exercise of hunting. So she made built this great royal castle in a strategic location between the game-rich lands of the Sologne and the forest of Orleans.
With its towers and turrets to bold silhouettes, architecture polychrome brick and stone, the building foreshadowed the French Renaissance.
From a prison to an administrative place, the castle of Gien is since 1952, the International Museum of Hunting.
Château de Gien. Chasse, Histoire et Nature en Val de Loire
Place du château
45500 - GIEN
Tél. : 02 38 67 69 69 - Fax. : 02 38 38 07 32
chateau.museedelachasse.de.gien@cg45.fr
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THE METAL CANAL BRIDGE
The Loiret can be proud to own one of the most exceptional work of art .Built from 1890 to 1896, the metal canal bridge spans the Loire a giant step to connect the side channel of the Loire Briare canal.
Lined with 72 lamps and beautiful pilasters adorned with arms at each end, he sums up the genius of men in all their mastery of iron and stone without sacrificing the aesthetics of the building.
Pont Canal de Briare
Port de Commerce - QUAI MAZOYER (GPS longitude : 2,7383423 latitude :47,6325320)
45250 - BRIARE
Tél. : 02 38 31 24 51 - Fax. : 02 38 37 15 16
tourisme.briare@wanadoo.fr
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THE MUSEUM OF MOSAICS AND ENAMELS
In this museum, also the former home of Jean-Felix Bapterosses are presented as well as numerous collections of beautiful mosaics of the nineteenth and twentieth century by Eugene Grasset and Victor Vasarely.
Going up the history of this factory, through production of pottery, beads, buttons, enamels (mosaics) as well as archival materials, machinery, and a film about the manufacture of enamels, you will be immersed into the social, economic, political and cultural aspects of France since two centuries.
Musée de la Mosaïque et des Emaux
1, Boulevard Loreau
45250 - BRIARE
Tél. : 02 38 31 20 51 - Fax. : 02 38 31 20 74
musee.mosaique@wanadoo.fr
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THE CASTLE OF PONT CHEVRON
There was in the middle Ages, a castle located on an island in the middle of the pond. It remains today only few foundations in ruins and a stone bridge.
The owner at the time was called Chevron and so gave it name to the bridge. The old castle was in ruins at the beginning of the century and was finally demolished at that time.
The present castle is located between the Puisaye and Gâtinais.
The castle of Pont Chevron was built on plans of the eighteenth century. Therefore we find in this architecture a perfect symmetry, simplicity and elegance that is quite remarkable.
The castle was built by Count Louis d'Harcourt at the end of last century and is inhabited all year by the owners heirs of the Earl of Harcourt. The gardens surrounding the castle are composed of French gardens with rectangles of lawn interspersed with carved stone vases. East Side lays the garden. Between the garden and the courtyard is the rose garden that has been restored.
Château de Pont Chevron
45250 - OUZOUER SUR TRÉZÉE
Tél. / Fax. : 02 38 31 92 02
Ouvert tous les jours (sauf le mardi) du 1er mai au 15 septembre de 14h à 18h
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THE CASTLE OF SULLY SUR LOIRE
30 minutes by car from La Bussière:
Who was the Grand Sully?
In 14 rooms, you will tour the owner, illustrious statesman and faithful friend of King Henry IV. From the medieval keep - that makes you cross the walkway and go under the remarkable frame hull boat overturned - to the intimate and opulent rooms (remodeled since the nineteenth), you will learn about the life and career of the Duke of Sully through a rich collection of paintings, tapestries, statues and wall paintings.
You will also learn that this heritage site hosted alternately Joan of Arc, Louis XIV and Volta.
Château de Sully-sur-Loire
45600 - SULLY-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 36 36 86
Fax. : 02 38 36 45 02
chateau.sully@cg45.fr
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THE MUSEUM OF CIRCUS AND ILLUSION
A stunning and emotional exhibition, with attractions all year round: magic, tigers, clowns... different times.
In a vast area of 700m2 fully decorated, the Museum of the Circus and Illusion, the first of its kind in France, welcomes you for an interactive adventure for the whole family: the history of the circus and its legendary artists.
Musée du Cirque et de l'Illusion
68 croix St-Jacques
45570 - DAMPIERRE-EN-BURLY
Tél. : 02 38 35 67 50 - Fax. : 02 38 35 69 40
contact@museeducirqueetdelillusion.com
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THE CLOCK MUSEUM OF GEROGES LEMOINE
Go back in time and see the studio of a watchmaker as practiced between 1930 to 1960.
Clocks, watches, but also the clock towers of the church of Lorris (XIX), reveal their precious mechanisms around an interesting collection of tools. As for those who question the operation of a train or a crown, initiation techniques are proposed.
Any takers?
Musée Horloger Georges Lemoine
4 rue des Marchés
Tél. : 02 38 94 85 75
contact@musee-horloger-lorris.fr
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CASTLE OF SAINT BRISSON SUR LOIRE
This castle will surprise you with more than one way! Lived until 1987, he was first a medieval fortress before being transformed in the sixteenth century in a beautiful and imposing mansion. According to its 14 furnished rooms, the visitor will discover from the kitchen to the frames, a stunning castle overlooking a unique landscape character between the Loire and the countryside.
Unique, too, his little "museum" traces through a rich collection of documents and period photographs, the life of a native son: René Chevreau, adventurer and one of the pioneers of military aviation.
But what makes the attraction of the castle every summer, is its demonstration of firing of medieval war machines, unique in the region.
Château de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
9 rue du Château
45500 - SAINT-BRISSON-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 36 71 29 - Fax. : 02 38 36 77 29
chateau.stbrisson@wanadoo.fr
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MUSEUM OF THE MARINE DE LOIRE
Housed in the former stables of the castle (listed building from the late seventeenth century), this museum, is a reference that traces, through a vivid evocation of the history of mariners, transportation and river corridors, the epic of navigation in the Loire.
It also helps to understandand economic and social life it has generated locally. Well documented, the museum also has rich collections of porcelain, maps, tools and artifacts.
Musée de la marine de Loire
Ecuries du château - 1 place Aristide Briand
45110 - CHATEAUNEUF-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 46 84 46 - Fax. : 02 38 46 41 01
marinedeloire@musee.chateauneufsurloire.fr
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Vineyards and gastronomy
VINEYARDS
Fifteen kilometers from La Bussière :
The wines from the slopes of Giennois
www.vins-centre-loire.com
Bienvenue chez Jean-Claude Mellot
• Forty kilometers from La Bussière :
Pouilly sur Loire – Pouilly Fumé
www.pouillysurloire.fr – www.pouilly-fume.com
Sancerre
Other central Loire vineyards
www.vins-centre-loire.com
A quarter pas one from La Bussière, already in Burgundy:
Chablis
www.chablis.net
Photos Laurent Gaillardot / OT Chablis
GASTRONOMY
The Praslines of Montargis
While tasting this well known speciality of Montargis made with toasted almonds and coated with caramel, we can only worship the Great inventor : The mouth officer, Marechal Duke de Parslin, Minister and peer of the realm, member of the court of The king Louix XIII, that fond of the sweet delicious. Generous, this illustrious character was known to offer this nice touch to women he encountered.
A real tradition, maintained by the store : Praslines Mazet of Montargis, where is kept secret the recipe of the manufacture.
The toasted almond caramelized delivers its full flavor when beating the brown and rocky sugar.
The Pear of Olivet
Here is produced the famous brandy made from pear of Olivet, delicious nectar with subtle aromas that warùs the throat as much as the ears.
To achieve this wonder, a scholar manufacturing process on two steps is necessary.
On the one hand, is ditilled the harvest of the year, based on a selection of the best William pears of the orchards. One the other the botteling of pears happens at spring timewhen they are only twigs.
All together, guarantee the production of a quality beverage, renowed for the friendliness that leads.
The saffron of Gâtinais
Noble spice with carmine colors that enhances so delicately the flavor of dishes, the history of saffron has been linked to that of Loiret for long time. It is especially in Gatinais that its culture flourished creating locally a successful trading.
Awarded the honor in recent years by a very active guild, saffron, a true local tradition is the subject of a quality charter that promotes cooking.
Gatinais saffron was known in the Enlightenment throughout Europe for tis qualities of finesse and incomparable flavor. From the Fourteenth to the nineteenth century, Boyens was the world capital of saffron. Its culture still covered in the last century more than 1100 hectares, accounting for nearly 20% of the worldwide production. After a period of decline, producers of Loiret plant again crocus which delicate orange pistils make the tasty spice.
A work of craftsmanship and patience : 160 000 bulbs produce only one kilo of saffron.
The Honey of Gâtinais
Who has not reveled in a sponnful of Honey?
Simple and universal pleasure that takes, in Gatinais and in Sologne, famous growing regions, a special flavor.
Honey was once harvested from traditional vegetation, since replaced by the flowers of sunflower and rapeseed. Beekeepers continue successfully a quality production known for its smoothness and the clarity of her dress. A marvel.
To see : the living museum of Gâtinaise' apiculture in Château Renard, with guided tours and videos, glassed hives and honey extraction.
The Crottin of Chavignol
Chavignol is an old French commune located in the department of Cher, in the natural region of Sancerre.
The village is connected to the town of Sancerre since 1794 and holds his reputation from the Crottin de Chavignol a goat cheese that bears his name.
http://www.crottindechavignol.com
SPORTS
THE LOIRE BY BIKE
The Loire by bike - Briare / Beaulieu-sur-Loire
Village of departure: BRIARE - Municipality of arrival: BEAULIEU-SUR-LOIRE
Steps: CHTATILLON-SUR-LOIRE - OUSSON-SUR-LOIRE - BONNY-SUR-LOIRE
Type of Route: Bicycle Touring
Distance : 21 km
Comité départemental de Tourisme du Loiret
8 rue d'Escures
45000 - ORLEANS
Tél. : 02 38 78 04 04
info@tourismeloiret.com
The Loire by bike - Sully-sur-Loire / Briare
Departure from Sully Castle, this route takes you first to Gien to a halt and a visit to the castle (on the theme of hunting) or to discover the unique expertise of the faience of Gien. Later after a stint at the castle of Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire, this trail takes the famous canal bridge to cross the Loire and join Briare.
Common starting: SULLY-SUR-LOIRE - Municipality of arrival: BRIARE
Steps: SAINT-AIGNAN-LE-JAILLARD - LION-EN-SULLIAS - SAINT-FLORENT - SAINT-GONDON - POILLY-LEZ-GIEN - GIEN - SAINT-MARTIN-SUR-OCRE - SAINT-BRISSON-SUR-LOIRE - SAINT-FIRMIN-SUR-LOIRE
Type of Route: Bicycle Touring
Distance: 32 km
Time: 02h30
Comité départemental de Tourisme du Loiret
8 rue d'Escures
45000 - ORLEANS
Tél. : 02 38 78 04 04
info@tourismeloiret.com
The Loire by bike - Des châteaux et un canal historique
In the limit in the Yonne and Nièvre, this circuit takes you in Puisaye, north of Briare. Agricultural plains interspersed with small forests and ponds, Puisaye full of farms and farmhouses, properties and farms, stately homes and castles. The one of La Bussière, known as "the castle of fishermen" is alone worth a visit.
Village of departure : LA BUSSIÈRE - Village of arrival : LA BUSSIÈRE
Steps: OUZOUER-SUR-TREZEE - ESCRIGNELLES - FEINS-EN-GATINAIS - ADON
Type of Route: Bicycle Touring
Distance: 30 km
Time: 02h00
Office de Tourisme de Briare
1 place de Gaulle
45250 - BRIARE
Tél. : 02 38 31 24 51
Tél. : 02 38 31 24 51
HORSE RIDING
Pony Club
2314 Route d’Ouzouer
45500 - NEVOY
Tél. : 02 38 38 30 46
Equestrian center Chesnoy
The center offers a whole range of activities: classics lessons, walks, courses, competitions, passes examination, being slack, jumping and dressage, the most original courses focused on "Theatre and Riding".
And for the little ones, the baby pony of course!
Lycée agricole du Chesnoy
2190 avenue d'Antibes
45200 - AMILLY
Tél. : 02 38 98 44 23
Fax. : 02 38 98 42 70
michele.weil@wanadoo.fr
GOLF
Golf Club of Sully-sur-Loire
Located in the heart of the Sologne, the course of 1966, has evolved over time to offer 27 holes happily exploiting the richness of the surrounding nature.
Beginners and experienced travelers will appreciate spacious holes, others with more technical crossing water obstacles. One thing is certain: everyone will be able to test the path of his swing on tree-lined holes who do not forgive a difference!
S.A. du Golf Club de Sully-sur-Loire
Domaine de Lousseau
45600 - VIGLAIN
Tél. : 02 38 36 52 08
Fax. : 02 38 36 39 88
golf.sully@wanadoo.fr
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RENTAL BICYCLE AND RENTAL KARTING
Karting 45
9 route du Vieux Chemin
45730 - SAINT-BENOIT-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 35 73 78
contact@karting45.com
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BOAT
Charmes Nautiques – Boats rental
Habitable boats 2 to 12 people. Weekly rental, mini-week or weekend. Boat rental uninhabitable by the day for 12 people.
Charmes Nautiques - Location de bateaux
Port du Pont-Canal
45250 - BRIARE
Tél. : 02 38 31 28 73 - Fax. : 02 38 37 11 26
info@charmes-nautiques.com
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Tourit boats
- Cruises walks (1:30) with passing through a lock and passage of the Canal Bridge: starting at 15:00
- Lunch Cruise (3:30): departure at 11 am
- Dinner Cruise (3:15): departure at 18h30 On board vessels: "Loiret", "City of Briare", "Heart of France" and "Henry IV".
Les Bateaux touristiques
Maison Eclusière
Port de Plaisance
45250 - BRIARE
Tél. : 02 38 37 12 75
Tél. : 02 38 37 12 75
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Boat trip "Le Beau Lieu"
Boat trip "Le Beau Lieu" Accompanied by the day of 1 hour on the old and new side channel of the Loire with manual locks. Boarding at the water spot of Beaulieu-sur-Loire. Daily rental with driver (12 people) Night walks on request up to Chatillon. Range management on reservation. Labeled "Tourism and Handicap" Mantelot of listed site. Wheelchair access reservation.
Beaulieu Marine
La Boulée
45630 - BEAULIEU-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. : 02 38 35 84 87
bateau.remy@wanadoo.fr
Alliance Canoë Val de Loire
Pour faire toute l'année des descentes de Loire en canoë ou en kayak, stages, randonnées accompagnées, location de canoë-kayak. Indispensable de savoir nager.
Alliance Canoë Val de Loire
Levée de la Loire
45560 - SAINT-DENIS-EN-VAL
Tél. : 02 38 64 98 85
alliance@canoe-valdeloire.com
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